Everyone should be able to enjoy a fun, inspiring and comfortable visit to Newport Aquarium. Join us for Family Inclusive Sensory Hours when activities, sound, lighting or other modifications are made to the visitor experience to ensure an accessible, safe, comfortable and fun environment for all guests, including those with special needs.

With limited capacity available for Family Inclusive Sensory Hours, we recommend you purchase tickets in advance online prior to your visit. Plus, with Plan-Ahead Pricing, the earlier you get your tickets, the more you can save!

During our Sensory Sensitivity Hours, lower capacities, no music, limited microphone use and reduced lighting will provide a sensory-relaxed environment for guests with Autism, PTSD, dementia, anxiety and other sensory sensitivities.

Calming areas will be provided and noise cancelling headphones and fidgets will be available at no cost on a first-come, first serve basis to be borrowed during your visit. A sensory level guide on touch, sight and sound will be provided. Special animal encounters will also take place during the sensitivity hours.