North Carolina Aquarium Society Office

While this Raleigh location serves as the administrative office for the North Carolina Aquarium Society, families seeking hands-on marine experiences should visit one of the three actual North Carolina Aquarium locations at Fort Fisher, Pine Knoll Shores, or Roanoke Island. This office coordinates educational programs and membership benefits for all three spectacular coastal aquariums featuring touch tanks, ocean exhibits, and interactive learning opportunities.

• ✓Central contact point for all three NC Aquarium locations
• ✓Membership services offering access to Fort Fisher, Pine Knoll Shores, and Roanoke Island aquariums
• ✓Educational program coordination and group visit planning
• ✓Information hub for NC marine conservation initiatives

1. 1.This is the administrative office only - plan your visit to one of the three coastal aquarium locations (Fort Fisher near Wilmington, Pine Knoll Shores near Atlantic Beach, or Roanoke Island in Manteo)
2. 2.Purchase annual family memberships through this office or online for unlimited access to all three NC Aquariums, which pays for itself in just two visits
3. 3.Call this office during business hours for group program information, education workshops, and special event details
4. 4.Check the NC Aquarium Society website for traveling exhibits and outreach programs that may come to the Raleigh area

Contact this office Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM for membership information and program inquiries. For actual aquarium visits, weekday mornings at the coastal locations offer smaller crowds and more interactive time with educators.

This is the administrative headquarters, not a public aquarium facility. For hands-on marine experiences, visit the coastal aquarium locations. Contact this office for memberships, educational programs, and general information about all three North Carolina Aquariums.

Office operates year-round with weekend closures. The three coastal aquarium facilities are open daily year-round with special holiday programming and summer camps available seasonally.

For dining near the office location, family-friendly options in North Raleigh include Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread within a few minutes' drive on Capital Boulevard.