Adventure Aquarium, Camden

Name: Adventure Aquarium
Address: Camden, United States
Telephone: +1 856 365 3300

#14 among attractions in Camden

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The Adventure Aquarium, formerly the New Jersey State Aquarium, is a for-profit educational entertainment attraction operated in Camden, New Jersey on the Delaware River Camden Waterfront by the Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation. Originally opened in 1992, it re-opened in its current form on May 25, 2005 featuring about 8,000 animals living in varied forms of semi-aquatic, freshwater, and marine habitats. The facility has a total tank volume of over 2 million US gallons, and public floor space of 200,000 square feet. ()

Opened: 1992 (32 years ago)Coordinates: 39°56'42"N, 75°7'52"W

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Cooper GrantCamden United States

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+1 856 365 3300

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Day trips

Adventure Aquarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Independence Seaport Museum, Franklin Music Hall, USS New Jersey, Campbell's Field.

0.5 miW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Nestled along the Delaware River, the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia is a cultural beacon that celebrates the maritime heritage of the city and the region. Established to preserve and interpret the port's history, the museum offers a dynamic experience...
1.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia
36 min walk • Franklin Music Hall is a beacon of live entertainment nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic lineup of performances, this theatre has become a staple in the city's cultural landscape.
0.4 miS
Tours of World War II battleship
USS New Jersey, Camden
11 min walk • USS New Jersey is an Iowa-class battleship, and was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named after the US state of New Jersey. She was often referred to fondly as "Big J".
0.4 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport, Baseball
Campbell's Field, Camden
11 min walk • Campbell's Field was a 6,425-seat baseball park in Camden, New Jersey, United States that hosted its first regular season baseball game on May 11, 2001.
~1810 ftS
Museum, Boat or ferry, History museum
Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial, Camden
9 min walk • The Battleship New Jersey Museum and Memorial is located at 62 Battleship Place, Camden, New Jersey, United States. This museum ship preserves and displays USS New Jersey, the most decorated battleship to have served in the U.S.
1 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Theatre of Living Arts, Philadelphia
25 min walk • The Theatre of Living Arts is a concert venue located on South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue, which opened in 1988, dates back to the early 1900s as a nickelodeon. Over the years, the venue has seen many incarnations ranging from concert hall to movie theatre to theatre.
0.9 miW
Nightlife, Cinema
Philadelphia Bourse, Philadelphia
24 min walk • The Philadelphia Bourse was a commodities exchange founded in 1891 by George E. Bartol, a grain and commodities exporter, who modeled it after the Bourse in Hamburg, Germany.
~1570 ftS
Concerts and shows, Convention center, Music venue
BB&T Pavilion, Camden
8 min walk • The Waterfront Music Pavilion, formerly known as BB&T Pavilion, Susquehanna Bank Center, Tweeter Center, and Blockbuster-Sony Music Entertainment Centre, is an outdoor amphitheater/indoor theater complex in Camden, New Jersey, located in the Camden Waterfront entertainment district on the Delaware River across from Philadelphia.
0.5 miW
Harbor
Penn's Landing, Philadelphia
14 min walk • Penn's Landing is a waterfront area of Center City Philadelphia along the Delaware River. Its name commemorates the landing of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania in 1682. The actual landing site is farther south in Chester, Pennsylvania. The city of Philadelphia purchased the right to use the name.
1.1 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chestnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
29 min walk • The Chestnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was the first theater in the United States built by entrepreneurs solely as a venue for paying audiences.
0.4 miSE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
Walt Whitman House, Camden
12 min walk • The Walt Whitman House is a historic building in Camden, New Jersey, United States, which was the last residence of American poet Walt Whitman, in his declining years before his death. It is located at 330 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, known as Mickle St. during Whitman's time there.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Adventure Aquarium?

Nearby attractions include One Port Center, Camden (1 min walk), Camden Children's Garden, Camden (2 min walk), Delaware River Port Authority, Camden (3 min walk), Adventure Aquarium, Camden (4 min walk).

How to get to Adventure Aquarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Adventure Aquarium:

Light rail

Adventure Aquarium • Lines: River Line (4 min walk)
Entertainment Center • Lines: River Line (8 min walk)

Metro

City Hall • Lines: Patco (14 min walk)
Broadway • Lines: Patco (16 min walk)

Bus

Walter Rand Transportation Center (17 min walk)
Spruce St & 6th St • Lines: 12 (28 min walk)