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Urban Advantage participants receive vouchers for admission to our institutions. Click on the button below that applies to you to learn more about reserving tickets. Check www.uanyc.science/vouchers confirm ticket availability for the date you'd like to visit.

Student +3

Thank you for your interest in visiting! Student+3 vouchers are eligible for booking from October 1 - June 30. Valid for Aquarium Admission, which includes access to all exhibits and one visit to the 4-D Theater. Parking not included. To use this voucher, copy and paste wcs.education/ua-store in your web browser in order to reserve your date and time of entry. You will need to provide your Redeem Code (Voucher ID) and school name when reserving your tickets online. Once you have reserved online, you will receive your tickets in a separate email, which you will present on your mobile device at the admission booth at your reserved date and time.


NYA offers free admission Wednesdays after 3pm. To reserve tickets, sign up online starting Monday, restrictions apply. https://nyaquarium.com/shop/ticket-options.

New York Aquarium will accept Student +3 vouchers on weekends and school holidays.

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    Guidelines

    1. This voucher can only be used by students taught by UA-participating science teachers.

    2. Student +3 vouchers expire June 30th.

    3. All UA institutions, except for Queens Botanical Garden and New York Botanical Garden (Bronx), require advance timed-entry reservations. Please see instructions listed under each institution to reserve your timed entry tickets.

    4. UA institutions require that you show your timed entry tickets; please keep any emails with admission information.

    5. Each voucher admits 4 people.

    6. Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.

    Teacher

    Thank you for your interest in visiting! Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator vouchers are eligible for booking from October 1 - June 30. Valid for Aquarium Admission, which includes access to all exhibits and one visit to the 4-D Theater. Parking not included. To use this voucher, copy and paste wcs.education/ua-store in your web browser in order to reserve your date and time of entry. You will need to provide your Redeem Code (Voucher ID) and school name when reserving your tickets online. Once you have reserved online, you will receive your tickets in a separate email, which you will present on your mobile device at the admission booth at your reserved date and time. NYA offers free admission Wednesdays after 3pm. To reserve tickets, sign up online starting Monday, restrictions apply. https://nyaquarium.com/shop/ticket-options.



    Guidelines

    • This voucher is for planning class and school community trips by UA-participating Teachers/Parent Coordinators/Administrators.

    • Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator Vouchers expire on June 30th.

    • All UA institutions, except for Queens Botanical Garden and New York Botanical Garden (Bronx), require advance timed-entry reservations. Please see instructions listed under each institution to reserve your timed entry tickets.

    • UA institutions require that you show your timed entry tickets; please keep any emails with admission information.

    • Each voucher admits 4 people.

    • Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.

    Class Trips

    Thank you for your interest in visiting! To book a class trip at the New York Aquarium, please copy and paste wcs.education/ua-store in your web browser. You will need to register in advance in order to select a timed entry for your class trip visit. Vouchers will not be accepted at the gate.

    What can I do with my voucher?

    Use your voucher to book a NYA classroom, outreach, or virtual program. You can visit the New York Aquarium for self-guided visits. This voucher includes access to the aquarium & 4-D Theater. Parking not included. NYA offers free admission Wednesdays after 3pm. To reserve tickets, sign up online starting Monday, restrictions apply. https://nyaquarium.com/shop/ticket-options.



    Guidelines

    • Class Trip vouchers are for UA-participating science teachers to bring only the students they teach on up to two trips per school year.

    • Class trip vouchers expire on May 31st.

    • UA school groups can visit UA institutions and book online (virtual) class programs.

    • Class Trip Redeem Codes (Voucher ID) must be presented at the time you book your reservation.

    • Each voucher admits 40 people.



    To book a yellow bus, use this link: https://www.opt-osfns.org/opt/schools/field_trips/ftriplogin.aspx

    Parent Coordinator

    Thank you for your interest in visiting! Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator vouchers are eligible for booking from October 1 - June 30. Valid for Aquarium Admission, which includes access to all exhibits and one visit to the 4-D Theater. Parking not included. To use this voucher, copy and paste wcs.education/ua-store in your web browser in order to reserve your date and time of entry. You will need to provide your Redeem Code (Voucher ID) and school name when reserving your tickets online. Once you have reserved online, you will receive your tickets in a separate email, which you will present on your mobile device at the admission booth at your reserved date and time. NYA offers free admission Wednesdays after 3pm. To reserve tickets, sign up online starting Monday, restrictions apply. https://nyaquarium.com/shop/ticket-options.



    Guidelines

    • This voucher is for planning class and school community trips by UA-participating Teachers/Parent Coordinators/Administrators.

    • Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator Vouchers expire on June 30th.

    • All UA institutions, except for Queens Botanical Garden and New York Botanical Garden (Bronx), require advance timed-entry reservations. Please see instructions listed under each institution to reserve your timed entry tickets.

    • UA institutions require that you show your timed entry tickets; please keep any emails with admission information.

    • Each voucher admits 4 people.

    • Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.

    School Community

    Thank you for your interest in visiting!To book your school community trip (only self-led) at the New York Aquarium, please copy and paste wcs.education/ua-store in your web browser. You will need to register in advance in order to select a timed entry for your community trip visit. Vouchers will not be accepted at the gate.

    What can I do with my voucher?

    Use your voucher to book a self-guided school community trip at the New York Aquarium. This includes access to the aquarium and one visit to the 4-D Theater. Parking not included. NYA offers free admission Wednesdays after 3pm. To reserve tickets, sign up online starting Monday, restrictions apply. https://nyaquarium.com/shop/ticket-options.



    Guidelines

    • School Community trip vouchers are for Parent Coordinators to host the families and students taught by UA-participating teachers on up to two trips per school year.

    • School Community trip vouchers expire on June 30th.

    • School Community Trip Redeem Codes (Voucher ID) must be presented at the time you book your reservation.

    • Each voucher admits 40 people.



    To request a bus, complete the bus request form on the portal (https://myua.amnh.org)

    Administrator

    Thank you for your interest in visiting! Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator vouchers are eligible for booking from October 1 - June 30. Valid for Aquarium Admission, which includes access to all exhibits and one visit to the 4-D Theater. Parking not included. To use this voucher, copy and paste wcs.education/ua-store in your web browser in order to reserve your date and time of entry. You will need to provide your Redeem Code (Voucher ID) and school name when reserving your tickets online. Once you have reserved online, you will receive your tickets in a separate email, which you will present on your mobile device at the admission booth at your reserved date and time. NYA offers free admission Wednesdays after 3pm. To reserve tickets, sign up online starting Monday, restrictions apply. https://nyaquarium.com/shop/ticket-options.



    Guidelines

    • This voucher is for planning class and school community trips by UA-participating Teachers/Parent Coordinators/Administrators.

    • Teacher/Parent Coordinator/Administrator Vouchers expire on June 30th.

    • All UA institutions, except for Queens Botanical Garden and New York Botanical Garden (Bronx), require advance timed-entry reservations. Please see instructions listed under each institution to reserve your timed entry tickets.

    • UA institutions require that you show your timed entry tickets; please keep any emails with admission information.

    • Each voucher admits 4 people.

    • Voucher does not include parking, except at the Staten Island Zoo.

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    The student must be present to redeem a "Student +3" voucher, and cannot be during school hours. Only students at UA schools will receive vouchers.
    All voucher rules (PDF)
    Surf Avenue & West 8th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224
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    Hours of Operation
    SEPTEMBER 5 – MAY 25
    10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    MAY 26 – SEPTEMBER 1
    10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    The New York Aquarium is a vital center for marine conservation, education, and research, dedicated to inspiring a deeper connection to the ocean and its inhabitants. As New York City’s only aquarium, it has been a beacon of marine science and public engagement since 1896. Operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), the aquarium showcases the rich biodiversity of our oceans through immersive exhibits, interactive experiences, and cutting-edge conservation initiatives. From local waters to distant seas, the aquarium highlights the beauty and fragility of marine life while advancing efforts to protect ocean ecosystems.

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    Anine Booth
    Manager of Professional Development
    Chris MacKay
    Coordinator of Professional Development
    Nuno Peixoto
    Coordinator of Professional Development
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    Shannen Rivadeneira
    Coordinator of Professional Development
    Danny Kirsch
    Coordinator of Professional Development