VIA AQUARIUM LLC
SCHENECTADY, NY

The Via Aquarium is the capital region’s only full scale aquarium. Explore Via Aquarium will use cutting-edge technology combined with extraordinary exhibits of marine life to plunge visitors in the fascinating world beneath the sea. Play in our interactive sandbox or virtually travel to exotic locations with our state-of-the-art technology. Join us in our educational theater as we present interesting animal talks and short films about the magnificent world around us. Via Aquarium provides an immersive experience for people of all ages. There is always something to be excited about at the Via Aquarium. VIA AQUARIUM Explore vivid underwater worlds across 37 exhibits. From local favorites to the deepest depths of the ocean, explore our planet’s oceans and rivers all in your own backyard on this self-guided tour. Watch our Sharks swim overhead while schools of fish surround you in our immersive tunnel tanks. Feel the soft, smooth skin of a stingray as they swim right up to your hand in Stingray Bay. Take your family on an unforgettable journey, tickets available here or at the admissions desk. For school teachers and homeschoolers alike our aquarium is a fantastic resource for all your needs. Your students can explore 25,000 square feet of oceanic treasure as your group embarks an exciting guided tour visiting over 2,000 creatures of the sea. Our trained aquarists will make sure your students receive the best Via Aquarium has to offer. All programs support the NGSS and NYS Curriculum, check out our downloadable teacher booklets with classroom activities to help prepare your students for the program and facilitate discussion following your visit! Via Aquarium Hours Admission gates close 1 hour early