BELLE ISLE AQUARIUM &
ANNA SCRIPPS WHITCOMB CONSERVATORY
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION WEEKEND

On August 18, 1904 the Belle Isle Aquarium & Horticulture Building (Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory) opened its doors. Today, the Aquarium holds the distinction of North America's Oldest Aquarium, and the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory is a world class horticultural center. These facilities welcome tens of thousands of visitors each year. Join us in celebrating the anniversary of the opening of two of Detroit's most iconic facilities.
Thursday , August 18th
10am - 4pm:
Belle Isle Aquarium Special Hours
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10am - 5pm:
Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory Regular Hours
Friday, August 19th
9am :
ICONICLASS x BIC Yoga @ Aquarium Lawn
Registration recommended, first come first served.
Register HERE
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10am - 7:30pm:
Belle Isle Aquarium Extended Hours
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10am - 5pm:
Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory Regular Hours
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7:00pm:
Movie Under the Stars with Communities First, Inc.
Showing Disney and Pixar's "Luca"
Registration Required | Register HERE
Saturday, August 20th
9:30am - 12:30pm:
KBIB Park Cleanup | Details HERE
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10am - 4pm:
Belle Isle Aquarium Regular Hours
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10am - 2pm:
Biomimicry on Belle Isle with Metropolitan Museum of Design Detroit
@ Belle Isle Aquarium Classroom
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10am - 5pm:
Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory Regular Hours
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11:30am & 1:30pm:
OASIS @ Belle Isle Aquarium Dock
Registration preferred. Max 25 people.
First come, first served. Register HERE
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12pm - 4pm:
Community Fun Day @ Belle Isle Aquarium
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Sunday, August 21st
10:00am: POSTPONED Sunday, August 28, 10:00am
Community Sound Bath with BLOOM Transformation Center
@ Aquarium Lawn
Registration preferred. Register HERE
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10am - 4pm:
Belle Isle Aquarium Regular Hours
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10am - 5pm:
Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory Regular Hours




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