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Belle Isle Aquarium

Aquarium and Historic and Protected Site

Belle Isle, Detroit

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Belle Isle Aquarium

8.1^/10

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"cruise through and enjoy viewing the tanks."(4 Tips)
"Admittance is free, the atmosphere and variety of fish are great!"(2 Tips)
"Go for the fish, enjoy the architecture!"(4 Tips)
"Small aquarium, emphasis on air-breathing freshwater fish"(3 Tips)

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ChadApril 6, 2017
Love the historic building. Aquarium displays are sort of lame. Many are empty. Underfunded.
Ella HowdMarch 28, 2019
The architecture and tanks are breathtaking on their own, but they definitely have a very cool variety of fish and aquatic life. When busy it is unfortunately very cramped.
Carolyn WhiteNovember 15, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Open every Saturday from 10am-3pm. Stop by and see us as we continue to grow. Electric eel display soon to return!
Jeeleighanne DuboiusAugust 24, 2023
It’s free! Enjoyed the quick lesson on a few aquatic animals! The salamanders were my favorite.
ENGMAFebruary 9, 2019
This place is really a gem... it’s very worth checking it out.
D MartinDecember 2, 2012
Glad they are open again! Although, only half of the tanks are filled, it's definitely worth the trip on a Saturday if you live in or near the city.
Lydia GreenSeptember 29, 2012
Great for all ages! Admittance is free, the atmosphere and variety of fish are great! So glad they reopened!
SailorMay 14, 2018
So unique, perfect date idea. Also it weirdly reminds me of the museum at the beginning of Harry Potter.
Steve VanSickleDecember 30, 2016
Don't just admire the aquariums, take in the architecture and history, too!
Jordan SkoleJanuary 26, 2014
Go for the fish, enjoy the architecture!
Renee TMarch 31, 2018
open Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Maggie MacGAugust 14, 2022
This place gets crowded but it’s co to cruise through and enjoy viewing the tanks.
RCSeptember 23, 2015
Beautiful outside. Tragic inside.
Graham GreenJune 20, 2015
Small aquarium, emphasis on air-breathing freshwater fish
Stephen BoyleMarch 3, 2012
The Abandoned In Detroit has a photo exhibit in the aquarium. Tweet @fuzzytek when you see it. Http://AbandonedInDetroit.org
Carolyn WhiteNovember 2, 2013
Been here 50+ times
Great things are happening at the aquarium. 27 live tanks and more to be opened soon.
Scott NorlinSeptember 27, 2014
It's great to see the Aquarium up and running again.
sarcasmAugust 23, 2014
heavier on architecture than fish.
Mary M MottaJanuary 25, 2018
closed earlier than the hours online stated.
Eric YoungNovember 10, 2012
Online said open until 5. Saturday, open until 3. FYI. :-(
Phoebe AtwoodSeptember 12, 2014
Fishiessss!
Chris StergalasFebruary 8, 2012
One can dream of a reopening.
Elizabeth L.September 8, 2012
Open to the public on Saturdays 11-3pm starting 9/8/12. Great piece of Detroit history.

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