A stunning new exhibition just opened at Long Beach’s iconic Aquarium of the Pacific.
Jelly Dreamscapes launched at the SoCal aquarium on Saturday, May 23, 2026, and is now open to the public.
On top of learning about the many different jellyfish the space is home to, the Aquarium of the Pacific is also playing an informational film throughout the day in the Great Hall, as well as offering the opportunity to touch Asian moon jellies on the Harbor Terrace.
According to a press release, the Aquarium is “able to propagate and raise over forty species of sea jellies in spaces specially designed for each stage of their life cycle. Staff members culture or grow the nutritious food that sea jellies need to thrive, tailoring each species’ diet to mirror what they eat in the wild, and feeding them three to four times a day. These efforts are all part of the Aquarium’s commitment to sustainable aquaculture, or the cultivation of aquatic species, and providing state-of-the-art care to all of its animals.”
Nate Jaros, vice president of animal care, fish and invertebrates, spoke on the aquarium’s aquatic care. “Our animal care staff monitors habitat lighting, water temperature, salinity, pH, and more to ensure that these delicate creatures are appropriately cared for,” he said in a statement. “They work hard behind the scenes to meet each species’ specific needs.”
Reservations are required at the Aquarium on weekends.
The Jelly Dreamscapes exhibition runs through April 30, 2027.
Pricing
Adult tickets are $44.95. Child (aged 3-11) tickets are $34.95. Senior tickets are $41.95.
Location and hours
📍 Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802
📆 Hours: 9 am – 6 pm daily