The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach makes a splash with its new expansion "Pacific Visions"

2019-05-22T20:44:00-04:00

Pacific Visions is unlike any other aquarium expansion project. We are taking a unique, unconventional approach in creating a space where the focus is on the one species that is affecting all others on Earth: humans. Pacific Visions is a place where scientists, policymakers, and the public can come together to explore solutions to create a better future for all.”

Since its debut on June 20, 1998, the Aquarium of the Pacific has been an iconic landmark and public attraction to the city of Long Beach. The 5-acre public aquarium attracts over 1.5 million visitors a year. The aquarium features over 11,000 animals with an emphasis on exhibits highlighting information about the animals, their habitat, and conservation efforts.

The Aquarium of the Pacific. Image © Tom Bonner

Honda Pacific Visions Theatre - The Aquarium of the Pacific. Image © Tom Bonner

With the expansion taking over two years to complete, the $53-million project will make its official debut on Friday, May 24. The new expansion, called Pacific Visions, is a two-story, 29,000 square foot structure which will offer interactive exhibitions, an art gallery, and 300-seat theatre.

The structural form of the expansion is designed by San Francisco- based architecture firm EHDD. Its biomorphic shap...

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The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach makes a splash with its new expansion "Pacific Visions"