
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Monterey Bay Aquarium (MBA) is currently closed. As a result, the Shelf to Shore Program is not available until MBA reopens.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium Shelf to Shore Program was created for families who otherwise cannot afford to visit the Aquarium.
Eligible adults (18 years of age and older) can receive one free pass to the Aquarium per program year from the Pacific Grove or Monterey Public Library. One pass admits up to six (6) family members for a one-time visit.
For free admission to the Aquarium, you must present this ticket with your matching library card at the Main Entrance.
Who is eligible?
You can get a Shelf to Shore Aquarium pass if you:
- Are 18 years old or older.
- Are a resident of Pacific Grove or Monterey.
- Have a valid Pacific Grove or Monterey Public Library card.
- Qualify as low-income. For this program, you are low-income if you and your family qualify for Free School Lunch, WIC, SNAP, Meals on Wheels, Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, Healthy Kids, or other similar services. The Library does not require proof that you meet this requiurement.
The Shelf to Shore program runs from the day after Labor Day through the Friday before Memorial Day.
Current passes are valid from September 3, 2019 through May 21, 2020.
- November 9-11, 2019
- November 28-30, 2019
- December 1,7-15, 2019
- December 25-31, 2019
- January 1-5, 2020
- January 18-20,2020
- February 15-17, 2020
- April 4-19, 2020