Westport Aquarium

Fantastic experience: Staff are friendly and informative! We enjoyed feeding the various fish (and two ducks!) shrimp. (: We had a good time.

Fantastic experience: I really liked feeding the fish shrimp. Staff gave us a tour. I also like the price for it. The kids liked it.

Fantastic experience: This is a neat place. There are lots of local fish to observe. I was a little skeptical at first, as the tanks seemed dirty but was pleasantly surprised as the staff explained that the water the fish are swimming in comes straight from the ocean. They're swimming in their natural waters. The kids enjoyed feeding little shrimp to the fish who happily gobbled them up. There were a couple of ducks to feed as well. There is a small area where you can touch a starfish. We had a good time. Our kids are 5 and 9. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable.

Fantastic experience: They give you small shrip cups with every ticket to feed all their fish. Staff very nice and informative on every species they have! Would Definitely recommend checking them out!

Negative experience: Place was just sad. Not a lot of enrichment. A lot of poop in corners in the duck cage. Blind duck constantly stepping in poop. The fish looks sad. False advertisement of a shark all out place. I wouldn't give my money

Fantastic experience: Alex was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. We came from our of town and had a wonderful experience and the kids learned a lot. Highly recommend!

Positive experience: Small but the ppl were very knowledgeable about the fish they had there and you gotta feed the ducks.

Fantastic experience: ...Aquarium in Westport with lots of history, gems and culture, a great place to hang out with family and friends..

Fantastic experience: This was an amazingly wonderful experience for such a small space, I think we spent almost 2 hours there. We really enjoyed Alex's tour, so knowledgeable and fun to listen to:) thank you

Fantastic experience: They have an elaborate seawater circulation system, and all their tank water is directly drawn from and returned to the harbor. Admission includes complementary fish feed. Extremely friendly staff.

Fantastic experience: If you don't visit the Westport Aquarium, your life will remain unfulfilled! No words but VISIT, FEED THE FISH, FEED THE DUCKS, MAKE ART, HAVE FUN!

Fantastic experience: Enjoyable family owned aquarium. The staff is knowledgeable & helpful. This historical PNW gem is worthy of a visit.

Fantastic experience: Thankyou Washington fishquest for the recommendation went today with thr family had a blast staff super friendly and attentive. My kids loved feeding the fish some shrimp and getting to touch a starfish. Will be back for more family adventures.

Fantastic experience: What a marvelous experience we had in the aquarium. We fed the fish, learned the names of many of them, fed a starfish(!) and the young man who helped us, Alex, was patient, kind, funny and knowledgeable. If you get a chance - GO!

Fantastic experience: this is the best aquarium I've ever been to!! It's a must to stop by. the small aquarium shows the local fish and other animals. They're clearly well taken cared for and loved because once you step up to the glass, they swim right up and observe you or try to play with you. you can also feed them shrimp! the admission is affordable, $10 for adults, $6 for students. My friends had forgotten their student ID's but the employees believed us. my favorite was how friendly and enthusiastic the employees are. it was a very casual and light environment with the staff making jokes with us as soon as we walked in. Alecks was a great tour guide and he was very knowledgeable. A little cute preteen boy was also helping us around and he was just as knowledgeable and very passionate about the aquarium! he was very excited to show me some baby sea anemone. it's very warming to see a young child being passionate about sealife. something I noticed is that the staff really care about the animals. they've named each one, know each ones history, and know each animal's specific behavior and quirks. I'm really glad my friends and I saw the aquarium sign and decided to stop by. this might have been one of my most memorable experiences on our trip and I definetly want to stop by next time!!

Fantastic experience: We've been here 2 years in a row and really have a good time with the little one. They've got a platform for shorter children to stand on so they can get right up to the tank to feed the fish. It's a lot of fun to watch. Alex, the guide, has a ton of aquarium knowledge. We've seen him this year and last. This year, he helped us spot skeleton shrimp. There are some crafts for kids to do at the front as well. The staff is friendly and we hope to visit again soon.

Fantastic experience: If you are looking for something different, and love oddity type things this is a great place. They give you a cup of small salad shrimp to feed the fish and ducks. The employee that played the piano was brilliant!!

Fantastic experience: Amazing place! Must see if you are in Westport. Everyone working there is very kind and knowledgeable. Was very exciting to see the local fish and get to feed them in top of it. Level set your expectations and you’ll have a great time learning about and seeing the local fish along with all the cool washed up skeletons!

Positive experience: Glad to see it open and running! Getting to feed the fish and the touching pool was a great extra. Not huge and not the biggest selection but again just so happy to see it back open since its closing during Covid-19 pandemic, as it was a place that was instrumental as a younger girl and a place we visited often to feed the seals while growing up some 20 years ago now. Friendly and knowledgeable staff also. Keep up the great work/progress.

Fantastic experience: Loved it.. it was fun and the people working there are amazing..

Positive experience: Small but very interesting with local sealife and touch tank. Collections of star fish from all over the world. Extremely helpful and informative staff. Family and pet friendly.

Fantastic experience: Perfect for a rainy day. Cute little aquarium. Only $6 to get in for students. They give you shrimp to feed the animals, which was an unexpected surprise. Feeding the rock fish, starfish, anemones, and muscovy ducks was my favorite part. Very knowledgeable staff and you can tell they really care about the animals. All animals are donated from fishermen. And yes, the tanks are murky but because it is from westport. Natural water is murky

Positive experience: Family owned. Owners are very nice, passionate and knowledgeable. I feel bad they have to give a disclaimer about the small aquarium size and silty water appearance not matching the big zoo aquariums- obviously some customers must complain, but their honestly is commendable. We are from out of town and were looking for a fun activity with our kids. They give out shrimp to feed the fish, which, even though we have fish as pets at home, it was a lot of fun. And my kids liked touching the starfish. Nice little shop on the front. I enjoyed playing the Steinway upright piano. I would come back, if anything because the owners know a lot about the aquarium and the town.

Fantastic experience: We loved it and the work they do for the environment.

Negative experience: While it is very cool to see the aquarium, it is very dark. Most of the tank windows were so dirty/cloudy that you could hardly see the fish,and while having enthusiasm about working at an aquarium is great, following people around who have stopped looking at you and act very disinterested in anything you say is a clue to go back to the front desk and just let then be. I won't go back. It's great that they are the second oldest aquarium on the west coast, they need a lot of work to be worth going to.

Fantastic experience: Really awesome little aquarium highlighting the native species. Very reasonably priced and you get to feed the fish! Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and had tons of fun stories about the history of the aquarium, town, and the fish. Very friendly staff and it was an interesting piece of history where it was all the original building and tanks.

Negative experience: The admission is very high and it is a very small room. $7 for adult and $5 for kids. I was astonished and flabbergasted by how dirty the tanks were- and I’m not just talking about the murky water. Very inch of the tanks are covered in scum. There is a ton of excess food (shrimp) just littering the tanks. The staff give you cups of shrimp and encourage you to just dump them at random into tanks and to get refills. Instead of carefully controlling their feedings. There is water on the floors and the floors have no traction. The front area is very crowded and the rest of the aquarium is dim.

Positive experience: Staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. 3 stars because the tanks all looked really dirty and some very small. It made me sad for the animals.

Fantastic experience: Super cute aquarium! They gave us cups of shrimp at the front desk to feed the fish, crabs, starfish, and sea anemones, which was so much fun. They have whale, sea turtle, and sea lion skeletons articulated on display, it was really neat to touch them and feel the texture of the bone. Our tour guide was super helpful and informative and made the experience so much better! And they had a really cool shark hat. I would recommend this aquarium to pretty much anyone!

Fantastic experience: My girlfriend and I were here last Friday and last year and we always enjoy feeding the animals shrimp. When we fed the ducks one of them was being a little greedy and wasn't sharing and sadly one of them didn't get shrimp. Overall next time she and I are in the area we do plan on coming back!

Fantastic experience: So neat. Getting to feed the fish, and the gentleman giving the tour had so much knowledge! Cannot wait to bring my daughter back in July!

Fantastic experience: Small place but fun to check out local sea creatures and some cool skeletons. Alex is extremely knowledgeable and a great tour guide. Very informative. We loved being able to feed the fish and ducks.

Fantastic experience: Really fun little place to visit. You get to feed the fish and ducks and there is a really cool whale skeleton!

Fantastic experience: Kathryn and Cameron were great, my students had a blast!

Fantastic experience: Admittedly kind of small, but lots of fun, the ladies that worked there made it a really enjoyable experience. Giving us lots of personal attention and activities for the whole family. There are definitely better aquarium in terms of what they have, but the experience and welcoming atmosphere makes up for it.

Fantastic experience: Me and my fiancee came in small but really fun. Staff was really nice and helpful. I really enjoyed it

Fantastic experience: Great place. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable, and it was fun to feed the fish. We even got to bring our dog inside with us.

Positive experience: I appreciate their efforts, but this is a one time visit for us. Not a lot of fish on display. Fun to feed shrimp to the dish and ducks. We were in and out in probably 20 minutes.

Fantastic experience: I think it's a really cool place to go if you like to go see fish and the fact that you get to feed fish with your admission

Fantastic experience: My husband recently took our son and our 3 year old twin nieces here. My son has talked about it ever since, and insisted we take his older sister, and some family friends, the next time we were in town. While we were sad to see the aquarium closed when we were there this past weekend, we fully respect and understand. We will definitely stop by on our next visit to Westport. Added bonus that our pup can tag along with us! <3

Positive experience: Good experience for the kids employees are very informative on the animals they have. Loved the free paint area the kids can paint necklaces and paper plates for free, feed the fish for free all with admission.

Fantastic experience: The kids had a great time feeding the fish shrimp. My favorite was the ducks. I had never seen that type of duck, they were pretty. The kids also got to decorate paper plates and put them in the window... pretty cool place

Fantastic experience: The kid that works the exhibits loves his job so much, you can't help but get excited too. It's the only aquarium we've ever visited that let's you feed the fish.

Fantastic experience: Great staff! Was a blast, I really enjoyed getting to feed the animals and learn about local species. They have an amazing collection of marine life skeletons as well, each with a story to tell. I highly recommend this stop for everyone! From kids to the crankiest of adults.

Negative experience: Skip it. It's gross and it's filthy. The building should be condemned. Just a dark room full of dirty tanks.

Fantastic experience: This is such a wonderful little place! The animals are well-loved and taken care of, and the staff truly enjoys what they do. They've even named many of the animals there, which I found super adorable. The water is pumped in directly from the marina, which is better for the animals that call this aquarium home. Our son loved being able to feed all the fish and the ducks. I highly recommend supporting this aquarium during your time in Westport!!

Fantastic experience: The two people that were there today when we went were so very nice and the lady in the back was very sweet to my children telling them all about the different fish in all the tanks and even bringing over a step stool over so the girls could feed the fish. My husband even enjoyed himself when he saw the piano in the front and was allowed to play it . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Positive experience: Very small and the tanks were very dirty and cloudy. The staff was very friendly.

Fantastic experience: Outstanding! Kathryn, the owner, generously made time for my partner and I to visit during the week. We had a great time and enjoyed feeding the fish and getting to learn more about the individuals and species. They're assembling a whale skeleton which you can walk right up to! Also an amazing collection of shells and other ocean ephemera. Very affordable and fun!

Fantastic experience: We had a really special visit. The kids were ecstatic to watch the fish eat. And the whale skeleton is an awesome addition.

Fantastic experience: We had the most amazing adventure today! Knowing safety regulations are always changing, I wasn’t sure if we could make this happen... but I called the Westport Aquarium to see if there was any way we could visit during our stay. They said they have been doing some renovations during closure (they have been in that very same building for over 60 years) but if we didn’t mind the mess, we could come by for a private tour and help feed the animals! The aquarium itself was unique; for its size, it offered a surprising amount of things to do, see, and touch. The owners were absolutely wonderful. Kathryn was warm and knowledgeable as she lead us through each corridor. It was really special to hear her stories, you can tell she has genuine love for the science and her community. She has a connection with every single creature, and the exhibits have been created and placed with care and intention. I couldn’t be more grateful and delighted with the way they went above and beyond to host a one-of-a-kind experience for us We can’t wait to go back!

Fantastic experience: This is fun place for the whole family. You can feed the fish and ducks here which is fun for kids. It is a small aquarium but the prices are not bad. I definitely will come back.

Positive experience: Very al nutural. Not fancy or large but very well-done. They pump seawater from the harbor across the street and take great care of the marine life. They also have a lot of other cool things like microscopes, ducks and crafts. Relatively inexpensive and a good way to pass an hour. Part of a great harbor area with lots of nice shops and restaurants.

Fantastic experience: Always a treat for the kiddos hands on

Positive experience: Used to come here several times a summer as a kid. I loved it because of the seals. They no longer have seals, which made me very sad. However, the staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable on the fish they have and now you can feed the fish. A cute little aquarium. Must visit if you are in the area.

Fantastic experience: Small but cute. The lady who was working things was just the most adorable person. The way she lit up to talk about all the fish was really what made it amazing. If only that 1898 Steinway was playable at the time. I wouldn't have hesitated to stay and play every piece I know. Lol... but the fish were fun to feed, and the ducks, and learning the stories of the skeletons. I'll definitely go again to see how that grey whale skeleton looks all put together.

Fantastic experience: Small aquarium, but a fun stop and the only aquarium I have been that they give you a bunch of cocktail shrimp so you can feed the fish as you explore. Pretty cool.

Fantastic experience: I love it here it's grant funded so not many fish but the ladies that work here are amazing and can answer every question

Negative experience: Very few fish and hard to navigate with a wheelchair.

Fantastic experience: This was by far one of the coolest aquariums that I have seen and been to. not only are the owners super knowledgeable and friendly, they also care about the fish and wildlife! We come to westport once a year and we will be visiting this place every time from now on! You get to feed the fish and they are very interactive! They have ducks you can feed as well! I cannot say enough great things about this aquarium! Must visit if you are in the area!!!

Fantastic experience: Love it the staff are so awesome and friendly they love their aquarium for sure and appreciate any guests they receive!!! A must stop if you're in westport

Fantastic experience: Neat aquarium of local aquatic life! We even got to feed some of the fish and ducks (which were adorable). Cool to see the fish up close and interact with them. Had the opportunity to touch a skate fish and some creatures in a touch tank. Definitely worth the student entry fee!

Fantastic experience: Super neat place! YOU CAN FEED THE FISH! my toddlers and their older cousins(I and 11 years old) loved this aquarium. It's only a few rooms but so neat to see all the local critters!

Fantastic experience: Awesome aquarium. Plenty of cool fish to see, clean grounds, and easy to navigate.

Positive experience: A great place because of the people! VERY friendly and VERY knowledgeable! They need another attraction like an octopus or shark to get the 5th star from me, but the info from the 2 hosts was invaluable. Feeding bay shrimp to the "flatfish" Flounders provided some fun entertainment and laughs! :)

Fantastic experience: Simply the best! We go every year and it is truly the highlight of our vacation ( not to include the go cart rentals or getting our minivan stuck in sand). The folks that run Westport Aquarium are truly hospitable and patient with the kids. The place is a throwback to when learning was fun and an adventure. It's rustic, homemade, uniquely elegant and honest. I only wish they had more room for more tanks and sea life.

Fantastic experience: Quaint Historic Building. Kind, Knowledgeable Staff. Perfect for small children. Had a great time.

Fantastic experience: One of our favorite spots in Westport! Fun native fish to feed, plus a station for kiddos to paint or make art!

Fantastic experience: The owners and staff are great and incredibly knowledgeable! They are truly invested in preserving this historic place. They care for the animals deeply and I have not met any family nicer than these owners. It's a purely locally owned business on the harbor

Positive experience: First time I'd been to this place since the 60s when there were still seals here. Now I get the senior discount ugh lol. The brown algae must be cleaned off the glass! I could barely see the fish. A bit of filtration would be a good thing as well. The kids working were, one was, helpful. Otherwise pretty into their phones and tablets. Gave us a few salad shrimp to feed the fish and ducks. Yup... ducks. All in all okay and the same place including the sediment and algae in the tanks.

Fantastic experience: I wish they were open more often! We live to go with our kids!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely charming. I wish I could stay the entire day here. Very relaxing. Had a very informative and charming experience with the entire town and espically this cozy aquarium. The halibut are super entertaining to feed!

Fantastic experience: This place was so neat. I love that the fish they caught locally are donated here. Cuddles was my favorite duck. Tha k you for lwtting my sons play your piano!

Fantastic experience: The lady who runs this aquarium is a sweetheart. She was patient and kind to my children. They have crafts for kids to engage in. A small sandbox for kids to look for these fossils they've hidden and then they get to choose a prize. The lady taught us about some of the fish. My kids loved interacting with the fish by feeding them with provided salad shrimp. The ducks got a lunch of romaine lettuce and some shrimp too. Great small town aquarium. Don't go expecting some grand display because that is not this. Do go expecting personality and authentic people, up close viewing of fish, and a way to keep a small town attraction alive.

Negative experience: Tanks were dirty and dingy. I felt sorry for the animals

Fantastic experience: Great place to take the kids! #ducks #funday

Fantastic experience: Wonderful small aquarium. The people who work there are passionate about showing visitors all the critters and telling all about them. And you get to feed the fish and ducks!

Fantastic experience: It's the best place to learn about fish

Fantastic experience: Almost the same as I remember it from when I read a kid, though the seals have been replaced with ducks. Your admission covers entrance and shrimp/lettuce for the fish and ducks. Very friendly people running the place, they answered all our questions and made a few jokes too.

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff, enjoyed the explanations of the fishes, being able to feed them and have them all come up to the glass was a neat experience.

Fantastic experience: Really cool spot. Small but worth the visit. Young guy doing the tour was playing some kinda accordion type thing(melodian?) And had tons of corny jokes as well as a depth of knowledge about the sea creatures. He did a really great job!

Positive experience: A small place but the staff was really nice. They give you shrimp to feed the fish and lettuce to feed the ducks. I was a little disappointed that the place look so dirty. Was hard to see some of the fish and the duck pen needed some cleaning . But my girls loved it.

Positive experience: Kind of creepy and really small. We were only there for about 15 minutes.

Fantastic experience: Though small, the Westport Aquarium is a nice local spot to visit and support. Knowledgeable staff and friendly.

Positive experience: It's a fun place to go! It's really small though, only two rooms! But my 3 year old loved it! They give you shrimp to feed the animals, and they have a duck room!

Positive experience: My husband & I are celebrating his 74th birthday. Also, searching area because Grandchildren & parents will be visiting from New Jersey. We visited Westport Aquarium to be greeted by awesome workers. The woman was making craft projects to be completed by children. The man guide was friendly and knowledgeable about every sea creature dead and alive.. He knew the history of the building. He even let us know they have a hospital on site for the fish. The fee was very reasonable & covered the jigger of shrimp we received to feed the variety of creatures. If in the area again, we will go back.

Positive experience: Interesting. In serious need of help. They are trying to remodel and make it great again but the new owners need some help.

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff, they are passionate about the ocean and conservation.

Positive experience: Only open by appointment and on weekends. Looked very unique and educational inside from the window.

Positive experience: Good hearty breakfast! Low prices! Service was great too!

Fantastic experience: The Westport Aquarium is an invaluable treasure. The Myrsells do a great job of running it. The focus is on wildlife education and connecting people to the ocean. The re-articulated skeletons are amazing. And Elvis, the wolf eel, is truly the king! (PS: If the tanks appear sediment-y at times, that's because that's what the water in the harbor is like). Bring the whole family up for a great time!

Fantastic experience: Great little family run aquarium, small, but features local aquatic animals. Touch tanks and visitors can feed the fish (and ducks). Extra learning opportunities for youngsters as well.

Positive experience: It was really neat to feed all the fish even as an adult. Very informative when you ask question. I would defiantly take the time to stop here!

Positive experience: Quaint aquarium that is many years old. Fun to feed most of the fish on location. Many examples of skeletal structures of large sea creatures

Positive experience: The shrimp feeding is a nice touch that makes this small attraction memorable.

Fantastic experience: This place was a highlight of our summer for my 3 year old son and 4 year old nephew. It's very small but you get to feed the fish, eels, ducks, and skates! There is also a small touch pool with sea stars. The woman running it was so nice and informative and she even let us make and take ceramic necklaces! It's definitely worth stopping!!

Positive experience: Friendly staff. Not expensive. My 4 year old thought it great

Fantastic experience: The fishing is great, great donut shop fresh seafood all over the place people are great

Fantastic experience: This is a wonderful place to check out all the aquariums.

Positive experience: The aquarium is pretty darn small. HOWEVER, I LOVED that you get a shrimp cup and can feed pretty much all the fish, eels, and ducks! I enjoyed the touch tank too. And the employees were very cool to talk to. They had stories and knowledge that is worth hearing.