NSWA’s 2026 Annual Member Event and Holiday Party
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7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. PT
Wednesday, January 14
The Seattle Aquarium
Pier 59 entrance
1504 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101 (parking) [map]
Register HERE
It’s a three-peat! We’re kicking off the new year and celebrating another year of science at the Seattle Aquarium in January 2026. Join us for our annual membership meeting and post-holiday party. We’ll be back in the main building for some special treats. Get your tickets early because they will sell out.
More good news: ticket prices are the same as last year: $35 for members and $45 for guests. A number of discounted tickets at $10 each have also been set aside for student and hardship members. Those in financial need can also contact info@nwscience.org. Questions may also be directed to that address.
We’ll have a no-host bar and more details on food to come.
If you’d like to make an additional one-time donation, please see our page here: https://nswa.wildapricot.org/donations
Image from The Seattle Aquarium
FAQs
Q: Do I need to be a member to attend?
A: We do ask that guests are either an active NSWA member or the invited guest of an active NSWA member/affiliated organization.
Q: Can college students attend?
A: Yes, if you’re a member or the guest of a member. We do offer a select number discounted event tickets for students.
Q: What about little kids? Are they allowed to attend as well?
A: Though the aquarium is a fun venue for families, this is still primarily a professional event, so will be adults-only.
Q: Does the aquarium have good air circulation/ventilation?
A: Yes, since the pandemic the aquarium has made upgrades to its HVAC system, including monitoring the system regularly for filter changes and air quality prior to every evening event gathering, including ours. There our outdoor exhibit spaces and plenty of places throughout the aquarium to spread out. Life on the Edge and Puget Sound Hall both have high ceilings.
Q: Is there parking?
A: The aquarium itself does not have on-site parking, however there are a number of large parking structures within a couple of blocks with reasonable rates. Parking and transportation details. The aquarium is also close to the downtown transit hub with buses and the lightrail.
Q: Will there be food?
More details soon.
Q: Will there be drinks?
A: Drinks available to purchase.
Holiday Party 2026 Tickets HERE