Accessibility

To learn more about the Aquarium’s commitment to sensory needs and the accommodations within our galleries, click here.

Greater Cleveland Aquarium is partnered with KultureCity to cultivate a sensory-friendly environment. For our social story and tips/information for your next trip, click here.

Greater Cleveland Aquarium welcomes groups with special needs. Group rates are available with advance reservation. To learn more, click here.

We open an hour early exclusively for guests with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences to provide an opportunity exploring nearby lakes and faraway oceans in a comfortable and accepting environment. For the full Sensory Hour schedule, click here. 

The Aquarium welcomes handlers with trained service dogs in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Only working service dogs that meet ADA standards are allowed inside the Aquarium. Under the ADA a service dog “has been individually trained to work or perform tasks for assisting a person with a disability.”

• The Aquarium has a small comfort room for private changing or feeding.
• There are three wheelchairs that can be reserved for your group if needed. They are available on first come, first served basis.
• KultureCity sensory bags, weighted lap-pads and strobe glasses are available for check out.

Get a feel for the Aquarium galleries with this 360° tour.