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Getting ready for SEA LIFE Minnesota at Mall of America.

The aquarium on the east side of Mall of America, certified by KultureCity as a Sensory Inclusive Venue, with sensory bags with noise-canceling headphones at the Guest Service Desk and a digital social story.

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Sensory supports. KultureCity certified, with sensory bags.

Hours

Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 8 pm; Sunday, 11 am to 6 pm. Holidays: closed Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov 26, 2026, and Christmas Day, Friday, Dec 25, 2026; open 10 am to 5 pm on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec 24, 2026, and 10 am to 6 pm on New Year's Eve, Thursday, Dec 31, 2026, and New Year's Day, Friday, Jan 1, 2027. From Dec 11, 2026 to Jan 2, 2027 hours change day by day (many days run to 9 pm, and some Sundays open at 10 am), so check the daily calendar on the opening hours page. The aquarium closes one hour after the last ticket entry time, and hours can change for holidays and school breaks.

Mall of America, 120 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425 (east side, Level 1)

Directions

Sensory help, in the aquarium's words

“SEA LIFE at Mall of America is Certified by KultureCity® as a Sensory Inclusive Venue.”

“SEA LIFE Staff are trained on Sensory Inclusive initiatives to better serve our visitors.”

  • Sensory bags have a KCVIP badge, a feeling thermometer, fidget tools and noise-canceling headphones. Ask at the SEA LIFE Guest Service Desk.
  • The aquarium names no quiet room, so plan your break in a calm corner of the mall or back at the car.
  • Questions go by email to sales@sealifeus.com; replies come Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

In their own words: visitsealife.com. Checked Mon, Nov 2, 2026. Something wrong or out of date? Tell us · How we check

Three things to know

  1. Certified by KultureCity as a Sensory Inclusive Venue, with trained staff.
  2. Sensory bags with noise-canceling headphones and fidgets at the Guest Service Desk.
  3. Weekday afternoons and evenings are quieter; mornings, weekends and holidays are busiest.

Visual schedule

Aquarium Day

  • Drive to Mall of America
  • Park the car
  • Go in Mall of America
  • Get a sensory bag
  • See the fish
  • Bathroom
  • Walk to the car
  • All done
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Ask before you go

  • sensory-friendly hours or dates
  • a quiet room
  • whether a sensory bag needs an ID or deposit
  • which areas are loud or dark
  • first aid
More about SEA LIFE Minnesota at Mall of America

Busier, in the aquarium's words

Mornings, weekends and holidays (more guests)not stated

Quieter, in the aquarium's words

Weekday afternoons and eveningsquiet zone
  • General admission starts at $22 a person. Tickets are timed.
  • Parking at Mall of America is free. The East Ramp is closest, and the first two rows on every level of that ramp are disability parking.
  • The aquarium is fully wheelchair and stroller accessible. It doesn't rent wheelchairs or scooters; Mall of America Guest Services does.
  • Service dogs are welcome; no other pets.
Email
sales@sealifeus.com Email

Source: visitsealife.com

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