Celebrate the season with a holiday visit to the Tennessee Aquarium from November 28 – December 28!
Experience an underwater wonderland with holiday music, décor, and daily seasonal programming with your regular Aquarium admission!
SCUBA Claus will visit from the North Pole and dive on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. in the River Journey building from Nov. 29 to Dec. 21.
Plus, The Polar Express 3D returns to the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater with daily showings from Nov. 28 to Dec. 28.
SCUBA Claus Dives
Saturdays & Sundays, Nov. 29 – Dec. 21 at 2:00 pm ET
November 29 (TN River)
November 30 (River Giants)
December 6 (River Giants)
December 7 (TN River)
December 13 (TN River)
December 14 (River Giants)
December 20 (River Giants)
December 21 (TN River)
Santa Photos
Santa photos will be available for an additional fee for guests at the Tennessee Aquarium on 12 select dates from Nov. 28 to Dec. 24.
Packages start at $35 online and $45 in person. Members will receive 15% off any photo package purchased.
Holiday Gift Memberships
Holiday gift memberships to the Tennessee Aquarium are the gifts that keep on giving for a whole year. This year, gift memberships purchased from Nov. 14 to Dec. 14 include a plush stingray.
Events
PJs and Polar
The PJs and Polar event at the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX 3D Theater is a beloved family tradition. On the morning of Saturday, Dec. 20, dress in your favorite pajamas and sip hot cocoa while you watch The Polar Express 3D on the giant IMAX screen.
Guests of the public Sleep in the Deep program, spending the night at the Aquarium on Friday, Dec. 19, will have the option to add PJs and Polar as a VIP experience for the next morning.
Tickets coming soon!
Holiday Cheers (21+)
Holiday Cheers is a special 21+ event at the Tennessee Aquarium on the evening of Friday, Nov. 21, featuring seasonal-themed drinks, a mashed potato bar, a holiday goodie bag, decorations, and various activities.
Raise your glass and cheers as the fall season changes into winter while leisurely touring the Ocean Journey building after hours.
Tickets coming soon!
See The Polar Express 3D in IMAX this holiday season!
Electric Eel Tree
The Aquarium’s Electric Eel, Miguel Wattson, serves as unofficial tree-lighter in the Rivers of the World gallery.
Online Gift Shop
From toys to apparel, home goods and more – find the perfect gift for the Aquarium “fin” on your list.
At-Home Activities
Enjoy these activities designed to help you and your family connect with nature – and each other.
Holidays Under the Peaks is sponsored by:
