Driving

FROM POINTS IN CONNECTICUT

I-95 Northbound
Exit 14 in Connecticut. Go straight at end of ramp. Continue straight to next stop sign. Continue straight down the hill to stop light. Right at first light on to West Avenue. Bear left at third light on to North Main Street. Left at second light on to Marshall Street. Please park in the parking garage.

I-95 Southbound
Exit 15. Exit ramp splits: stay to right following signs for South Norwalk. Left at light on to West Avenue. Bear left at fifth light on to North Main Street. Left at second light on to Marshall Street. Please park in the parking garage.

The Merritt Parkway Northbound
 Exit 39A onto Route 7 south. At end of Route 7, take middle exit (for South Norwalk). Right at light on to West Avenue. Bear left at fourth light on to North Main Street. Left at second light on to Marshall Street. Please park in the parking garage.

The Merritt Parkway Southbound 
Exit 40B. Right at light on to Main Avenue. At the light at the DMV, take a left on to Grist Mill Road, then the second left on to Route 7 south. At end of Route 7, take middle exit (for South Norwalk). Right at light on to West Avenue. bear left at fourth light on to North Main Street. Left at second light on to Marshall Street. Please park in the parking garage.

The Danbury Area
Take Route 7 south. Just after entering Norwalk, watch for the Starbucks on your right, then take your next right on to Grist Mill Road. Take the second left on to Route 7 south. At end of Route 7, take middle exit (for South Norwalk). Right at light on to West Avenue. Bear left at fourth light on to North Main Street. Left at second light on to Marshall Street. Please park in the parking garage.

ROCKLAND AND ORANGE COUNTIES, NEW YORK: Take the Tappan Zee Bridge to 87 East. Take that to 287 East. At the end of 287, take the Exit for I-95 North. Take Exit 14. Continue straight at two stop signs. At the first stop light, make a right onto West Avenue. At the third light, make a left onto North Main Street. Take the second left (Marshall Street). Go under railroad tracks. Parking in garage on the left.

FROM WESTCHESTER, NEW YORK HIGHWAYS…



From the Hutchison River Parkway: Take the Hutchison River Parkway (becomes the Meritt Parkway in CT). Use Exit 39A, Route 7 connector South. At the end of the connector, take the middle exit, South Norwalk/Maritime Aquarium. Take a right at the end of the ramp onto West Avenue. At the third light, make a left onto North Main Street. Left at second light on to Marshall Street. Please park in the parking garage.

From Route 123: Follow Route 123 into CT (through New Canaan) and into Norwalk. Take the ramp on your right for the Route 7 connector South. At the end of the connector, take the middle exit, South Norwalk/Maritime Aquarium. Take a right at the end of the ramp onto West Avenue. At the third light, make a left onto North Main Street. Left at second light on to Marshall Street. Please park in the parking garage.

Coming from the The Tappan Zee Bridge: Follow the signs for 287 East to I-95 North to Connecticut. Exit 14 in Connecticut off I-95. Go straight at end of ramp. Continue straight to next stop sign. Continue straight down the hill to stop light. Right at first light on to West Avenue. Bear left at third light on to North Main Street. Left at second light on to Marshall Street. Please park in the parking garage.

From Route 87 / Route 287 East (and from Tappan Zee Bridge):
If coming from Route 87 (NY State Thruway), take it across Tappan Zee Bridge to Route 287. At the end of Route 287, take the Exit for I-95 North. Take Exit 14. Go straight at end of ramp. Continue straight to next stop sign. Continue straight down the hill to stop light. At the first stop light, make a right onto West Avenue. At the third light, make a left onto North Main Street. Left at second light on to Marshall Street. Please park in the parking garage.

Metro-North Railroad


The Maritime Aquarium is a one-hour train ride from Grand Central Station. Get off at the South Norwalk train station. To exit the station, walk down the driveway and turn right on to Monroe St. Proceed to the light and turn left on to South Main St. At the next light make a right on to Washington St. and proceed to the second light where you will turn left on to North Water St. The Maritime Aquarium is just in front of you.

Train and Aquarium admission ticket packages are available from MetroNorth.

By Boat

Tie up at the Norwalk Visitors Dock located on the starboard side as you're heading in, immediately before the Strofolino/Washington Street Bridge. (Fees are minimal.  Call 854-7806.) Walk across the bridge into South Norwalk, and The Maritime Aquarium will be right there on your right.

Parking

Garage Parking

Vehicle height restriction: 7'2"


The City of Norwalk has a public garage located directly across from the Aquarium on North Water Street between Ann and Marshall streets. Garage fees are paid in the elevator lobby of the parking garage before you return to your car; so please hold on to your ticket.  You will need the validated ticket to leave the garage.

Parking Garage Prices

15 minutes-1 hours = $2


1-3 hours = $4


3-4 hours = $5


4-5 hours = $6


5-8 hours = $8


8-24 hours = $10


Enter after 5 p.m. Flat fee of $3

Metered Parking Lot

The City of Norwalk has limited, metered parking at the IMAX Theater entrance to the Aquarium, located on the corner of North Water and Washington streets.  You must pay the parking fee in advance at the machine in the lot and place your receipt on your dashboard.