Indoor ticketed attractions in Bangalore: what your ticket gets you
Paid indoor options in Bangalore
Bangalore has a handful of indoor places where you buy a ticket at the gate or online. Each suits a different kind of outing:
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: hands-on science galleries near Cubbon Park. Check their current fees.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: sky shows in a dome theatre. Show times vary, so check before you go.
- National Gallery of Modern Art: modern Indian art in a heritage building.
- Snow City: a snow-themed play zone right next to us at Palace Grounds.
- Aquarium Paradise: India's longest underwater tunnel, a jellyfish room, indoor waterfalls and a mermaid show, all under one roof.
What the Aquarium Paradise ticket includes
One ticket gets you one entry on the booked day. Most people spend 1 to 2 hours inside. Included with entry:
- The underwater tunnel and galleries of freshwater and marine fish, including moray eel, alligator gar, tarpon and sun catfish.
- The jellyfish room with reflective walls.
- Fish-feeding by an expert diver every day at 6:30 PM.
- The mermaid show, complimentary and subject to availability. It runs on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 7:40 PM. Confirm on the mermaid page or at the counter.
Note: Mermaid show timings keep changing. Always call +91 96063 11881 or check with the staff at the ticket counter before you come for the mermaid show.
Ticket prices
| Ticket | Weekdays (Mon to Fri) | Weekends and holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (above 140 cm) | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Kids (80 cm to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
Kids are 80 cm to 140 cm. There is no age limit for visiting.
Ways to pay less
- AQUA100 takes ₹100 off online bookings.
- B2G1: buy 2, get 1 free when you book online a day ahead.
- FUNWEDNESDAY: buy 1, get 1 free for women 18+ on Wednesdays.
- COMBO20: 20% off an aquarium and Fun World combo.
Offers can change, so check the offers page before you book. For a wider list of paid places, see our page on ticket-based attractions in Bangalore, or browse paid indoor activities.
Before you go
- Bags and backpacks are not allowed and there is no bag storage.
- Outside food and drinks are not allowed. Infant food and water bottles are fine.
- Phone photos are fine. Cameras need prior permission.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise is an indoor aquarium at Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road, opposite TV Tower, J.C. Nagar, Bengaluru 560006, inside the Fun World complex next to Fun World and Snow City. It is open every day from 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and ticket counters close at 7:15 PM. Call +91 96063 11881 for booking help.
FAQs
Which indoor attractions in Bangalore need a ticket?
Museums, the planetarium, Snow City and Aquarium Paradise all charge entry. Check each venue's current fees before you go.
How much is an Aquarium Paradise ticket?
Weekdays cost ₹499 for adults and ₹449 for kids. Weekends and holidays cost ₹599 and ₹549.
Is the mermaid show an extra charge?
No. It is complimentary with entry, subject to availability, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Show timings keep changing, so call +91 96063 11881 or ask the staff before you come.
Can I use one ticket twice in a day?
No. Each ticket is valid for one entry on the booked day.
Is there a discount for booking online?
Yes. AQUA100 gives ₹100 off online aquarium bookings, and B2G1 works when you book a day ahead.