Short answer: Yes. The headline deal is free admission for veterans and active military on Veterans Day (Nov 11). Year-round, there is also an everyday military discount (commonly listed as about 10% off at the ticket window) plus verified online savings, though there is no single fixed national percentage, so confirm the current rate before you buy.
Who qualifies
For the Veterans Day free admission, veterans and active-duty military personnel with valid service ID qualify. For the year-round everyday discount, the offer is typically extended to the military member and their family at the ticket window with valid ID. Online verified discounts (through providers like SheerID, ID.me, or GovX) generally cover active duty, veterans, reservists, National Guard, and in many cases military family members. Eligibility for the online offers is decided by those verification platforms, not the Aquarium ticket booth.
What you get
The clear win is free general admission for the service member on Veterans Day. The catch: it requires an advance online reservation in timed slots, capacity is limited, and there are no walk-ups, so book early. Year-round, the Aquarium has advertised an everyday military discount of roughly 10% off at the ticket window for the family, and MWR/ITT offices on base often sell discounted tickets too. Online platforms also list military offers, but the exact amount varies by platform and promotion, so treat any single “X% off” figure you see online as unconfirmed until you check the verified platform yourself.
How to claim it
Veterans Day: reserve a free timed ticket on the Aquarium’s website or call (562) 590-3100, then bring valid service ID. Everyday discount: bring valid military ID to the ticket window, or buy ahead at an on-base MWR/ITT office. Online: use the Aquarium’s military discount page (verified via SheerID) or a verification partner such as ID.me Shop or GovX, where you confirm military status before checkout. Always confirm current pricing and that the offer is still active before you go.
Last verified June 2026.
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