Difference-Makers Days @CLEAquarium

Explore aquatic life, celebrate STEM pioneers and save $6 Greater Cleveland Aquarium admission Saturday, January 17 – Monday, January 19, 2026.

Interactive signage and activities highlight African American trailblazers in marine science, biology, conservation zoology and scuba diving throughout MLK Day Weekend.

The Aquarium is donating $1 for every general admission guest ticket purchased onsite during Difference-Makers Days to United Black Fund of Greater Cleveland (UBF), Ohio’s only Black Federated human service organization empowering nonprofits and entrepreneurs driving shared prosperity and community change. 

Guests attending Difference-Makers Days should purchase admission in person on the day of their visit.

Admission with the $6 savings applied is $13.95 (ages 13+), $7.95 (ages 2–12), and free for children under 2 and Passholders.

Passholders visiting during Difference-Makers Days will be entered for a chance to win a behind-the-scenes tour led by a member of the animal care team.

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Host or Publisher Greater Cleveland Aquarium