Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium
Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium
Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium is the largest immersive wildlife attraction in the world. Explore a 1.5-million-gallon aquarium adventure showcasing 35,000 live fish, mammals, reptiles and birds and a wildlife museum offering a tour of the wildest places on earth. The 350,000-square foot experience features more than 1.5 miles of immersive trails and exhibits.
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VanEsq12
Dallas, TX2,367 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
By far one of the most impressive aquariums in the world! No expense was spared on this attraction. The tanks are incredibly put together, so as to maximize the fish and their environments. There are things to look at everywhere! It's just spectacular! I've been here several times, and if I were a local, I'd get an annual pass. You can see things here you won't see in other aquariums. This is a MUST DO attraction, especially if you have children. They'll love it!! And there are touch tanks too.
Written 2 February 2023
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Lauren B
Mountain Grove, MO4 contributions
May 2022 • Family
We took our son and daughter-in-law and our grandson when he was 1 and 1/2 year old, and we were really impressed. Our grandson loved the interactive activities. Every exhibit was beautifully done. There was also a lot of great information to read. It was definitely worth the cost of admission.
Written 28 January 2023
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Elisabeth A
3 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
Our favorite part of the aquarium was the stingray experience. My kids also liked viewing all the various fish and animals, especially the sea turtles, jelly fish and sea horses. The museum keeps you on a path from start to finish and it is a lot. But that makes it worth the cost! My kids 9 & 13 enjoyed the aquarium. The museum was a lot of taxidermy animals. Most interesting to us were the live penguins in this portion.
Written 8 January 2023
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JamesandMia W
Smyrna, TN159 contributions
Dec 2022
Really had a blast, lots to do and see. This was our first experience at this Aquarium and is about 60 miles from Branson where we was staying. Glad we decided to go, took about 3 hours to see everything. Lots of information and didn't disappoint. The Museum is great as well, very similar to the one at top of the rock. It is located inside the biggest and first Brass Pro shop. Very well laid out so don't miss anything. Lots of walking, kids had a wonderful time.
Written 30 December 2022
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beargirl1776
beargirl177625 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Absolutely stunning and meticulously kept up. Took us several hours to get through the museum and aquarium. Both parts were great.
Written 30 December 2022
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Seven7777
Louisiana1,086 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Pros:
Very well decorated, several themes that flowed into one another so very immersive. (Swamp area, shipwreck area, South America etc) use of special lighting and sound
- touch tank was large
- lots of computer screens to learn more about exhibits, several interactive exhibits
Cons:
- Super expensive, about $50 a person
- You have to do the conservation museum too, which is lots of taxidermy. If you are wanting to just do JUST the aquarium, you kinda can't.
- For some reason there's only one family bathroom on each floor so there was a line for every bathroom. The conservation museum floor bathroom did have stalls but dang there was a line for every single bathroom.
- There was very little seating near food/drink areas
Very well decorated, several themes that flowed into one another so very immersive. (Swamp area, shipwreck area, South America etc) use of special lighting and sound
- touch tank was large
- lots of computer screens to learn more about exhibits, several interactive exhibits
Cons:
- Super expensive, about $50 a person
- You have to do the conservation museum too, which is lots of taxidermy. If you are wanting to just do JUST the aquarium, you kinda can't.
- For some reason there's only one family bathroom on each floor so there was a line for every bathroom. The conservation museum floor bathroom did have stalls but dang there was a line for every single bathroom.
- There was very little seating near food/drink areas
Written 28 December 2022
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tsudo
Little Rock, AR84 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Wow! This place is incredible. We'd heard it was worth the trip from Branson and they were right.
The aquarium is huge! We loved the Wonders of Wildlife too. Great Native American history, a huge emphasis on conservation too.
The kids loved it.
Stingray petting is free.
A few tips:
- park on the west side. Don't enter from Bass Pro it's quite a walk.
- Expect to spend 2 hours MINIMUM for Aquarium & 2hrs for Wonders of Wildlife.
- Pack snacks a drinks. They have a cafe and it was ok. Just be ready to pay $10 for grilled cheese and $3 for water.
- Download the map
It can get a little crowded in the more popular sections.
Totally worth buying the family pass. Can't wait to return.
The aquarium is huge! We loved the Wonders of Wildlife too. Great Native American history, a huge emphasis on conservation too.
The kids loved it.
Stingray petting is free.
A few tips:
- park on the west side. Don't enter from Bass Pro it's quite a walk.
- Expect to spend 2 hours MINIMUM for Aquarium & 2hrs for Wonders of Wildlife.
- Pack snacks a drinks. They have a cafe and it was ok. Just be ready to pay $10 for grilled cheese and $3 for water.
- Download the map
It can get a little crowded in the more popular sections.
Totally worth buying the family pass. Can't wait to return.
Written 28 December 2022
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jeanellenevans
Fleetwood, NC37 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
Set aside at least 2 hours to see this awesome wildlife museum. It goes on and on and on. The animals are all so lifelike in realistic settings. Worth the ride from Branson!
Written 9 December 2022
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Kathy D
Saint Louis, MO362 contributions
Nov 2022
This aquarium seems bigger on the inside than on the outside. Just follow the arrows, and you will see everything. Take time to read some of the signage to learn as much as you want.
Written 8 December 2022
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NC P
Vienna, WV2 contributions
Dec 2022
This aquarium is awesome! It goes on and on and on. The environment is so realistic and there is a vast variety of fresh and salt water fish. It is clean and well maintained.
Written 4 December 2022
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Single Mom of 2
Porum, OK
How much money should I set aside for a family of five for the day?
Allalexander official
Seymour, MO26 contributions
$50 per adult
$25 per child
$100+ gift shop
$15-25 food per person
$Extra if you shop bass pro
Single Mom of 2
Porum, OK
We are coming up from Oklahoma to visit Branson between April 4th through April 9th. What day would you recommend Sunday on the way or Friday on the way home? Or possibly driving down from branson for the day during the week?
Beaker18
Virginia Beach, VA184 contributions
It also depends on what you want to do. Some features are only available on certain days. We loved the Out to Sea shark tank adventure.
Karebear38
Baton Rouge, LA27 contributions
Are you required to wear masks ?
People who travel all over
172 contributions
City just passed it eff 07/16 so yes.
Embry R
Louisville, GA1 contribution
IS the Lewis & Clark art section crowded at this time of year ?
People who travel all over
172 contributions
No. Live fish areas are crowded
Are wheelchairs available
Safari58208885633
3 contributions
I'm not sure about wheelchairs but they did have electric scooters for rent. We rented one for my aunt who uses a wheelchair. it worked really well considering how large the place is. There were elevators for her to use going from level to level.
breannah89
3 contributions
Is it possible to only go through the aquarium part? I am not a fan of taxidermy.
Trina H
Columbia, MO53 contributions
Yes
pubcrawler73
Milwaukee, Wisconsin51 contributions
On the website they mention timed tickets. Were you able to get tickets and go in right away, or did you get a later entry time? Just wondering how common that is to be given a later time. Is there any day of the week that is less busy than others? Are there discounts for teachers or disabled? Thanks
BoCoMo3
Kansas City, MO57 contributions
When we went we also got right in (wasn't that busy) They offered a nice discount to veterans and all accompanying guests.
Valerie H
Midnight, MS13 contributions
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Valerie H
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Hotels that are close to this?
Big Cedar Lodge
Ridgedale, MO2 contributions
Bass Pro Shops Angler’s Lodge in Springfield, Missouri, conveniently located across the street from the “grandaddy of all outdoor stores” – the original Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Johnny Morris’ Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium, White River Conference Center and more.
There you can enjoy inviting accommodations and great amenities like complimentary breakfast and an indoor pool. Angler’s Lodge offers a relaxing night’s rest, so you and your family can extend your stay and the fun.
Kathy B
West Plains, MO4 contributions
We have grandchildren ages 2, 3, and 4. Any opinions as to whether or not it’s worth the money for those ages?
Diane C
Concord, CA89 contributions
It would be to much for a 2, or 3 year old. Depending on the degree of interest the 4 year old has in sea life and natural history.
I would suggest going to the aquarium and skipping the natural history section until they are over 5 years of age.
There is a lot of walking in Wonders of Wildlife.
JOHNNY MORRIS' WONDERS OF WILDLIFE NATIONAL MUSEUM AND AQUARIUM (Springfield) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium
- Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium is open:
- Sun - Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Mon - Thu 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Fri - Fri 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Sat - Sat 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Hotels near Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium:
- (0.16 km) Bass Pro Shops Angler's Lodge
- (1.76 km) TownePlace Suites by Marriott Springfield
- (1.47 km) La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Springfield South
- (0.61 km) Clean + Cozy Home near Bass Pro, Mercy & MSU
- (0.14 km) Cozy home located close to Bass Pro
- Restaurants near Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium:
- (0.15 km) Chick-fil-A
- (0.23 km) Whole Hog Cafe
- (0.22 km) Raisin Cane
- (0.33 km) Hemingways Blue Water Cafe
- (0.24 km) Springfield Snack Shop/Coffee Shop
- Attractions near Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium:
- (0.06 km) Marina Sol Nail Bar & Spa
- (0.19 km) Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
- (0.33 km) NRA National Sporting Arms Museum
- (0.38 km) Clue Pursuit
- (0.23 km) Bin Crazy