May 6
2026
2026
7:00 PM
First Wednesdays: Lecture, Cocktail Hour, and Music
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Aquarium Lectures
The Aquarium’s First Wednesdays Series invites experts in the fields of science, conservation, and government, as well as artists, authors, explorers, and more.
Credit: Aquarium of the Pacific/Andrew Reitsma
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Missed a First Wednesday?
Catch up on guest speakers at the Aquarium featuring scientists, artists, journalists, and Aquarium staff members.
The Aquarium of the Pacific’s First Wednesdays series focuses on animals, nature, and conservation efforts. The events bring scientists, authors, and other experts into its Honda Pacific Visions Theater for an illustrated talk paired with book signings or meet and greets and cocktail/social hours with music and crafts. They are also live streamed and archived on your YouTube channel.
Credit: © Jay Tayag
Lecture Archive Prior to 2021
Looking for something more?
Our lecture archive from 2010 through 2020 is available for you to enjoy. Lectures cover a wide variety of topics, from ocean research and conservation to how we can use art to build connections to nature and among people. Each speaker also recorded a short Aquacast at the Aquarium, and this archive is also available.
Aquarium Discounts
Discount tickets available at Ralphs for a limited time.