The family card
Family card
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Minimum ageNo minimumNo minimum. Under 3s enter free
1+
Enjoys from1 year
3h
Duration2h – 3h
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StrollerStroller in partAllowed, but in peak season it must be parked outside all indoor exhibits and the Aquatheater.
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Child priceFree under 3 · $25.95 to $27.95 (3-12) · $29.95 to $32.95 adult, off-peak to peak
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Toilets and changingToilets on siteAccessible restrooms at the Plaza, in the shark building, in Spineless and in the cafe. Family restroom in the last gallery of the shark building.
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QueueShort queuesDate-specific tickets bought online are recommended and speed up entry.
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Best timeOpen 10 am to 4 pm until 31 October, then 10 am to 3:30 pm through March. It closes early, so arrive in the morning.
Verdict by age
Not a general rating. How each age band actually experiences it.
Good for every age under 11, and one of the few paid sights where a one-year-old gets as much as a sibling. Teenagers will be done in an hour. The travel time is the real cost.
It is a long subway ride from Manhattan, so make a day of it. In peak season you have to park the stroller before going into the indoor exhibits and the Aquatheater. There are accessible restrooms in four places and a family restroom at the end of the shark building. The cafe is on site.
Tips for the visit
- West 8 St on the F and Q is the closest station. Coney Island-Stillwell Av, two blocks west on Surf Avenue, is the accessible one.
- The 4-D theater is outside the park, in front of the main entrance.
- All buildings and exhibits are wheelchair accessible, so the paths are easy with a stroller between buildings.
Sources
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