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Enjoy your last few splashes at Mote Aquarium on City Island and lock in the opportunity for a first look at Mote SEA.
Big Changes Are Coming – Stay Connected with a Mote Membership!
Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA) is anticipated to open Summer 2025! As we prepare for this exciting transition, we want to ensure our members have all the details about how their membership will be affected.
Becoming a member now means you’ll unlock exclusive perks before Mote SEA opens – don’t miss out!
We concluded ticket sales for Mote Aquarium on City Island, Sarasota, as we turn our full attention toward preparing to open Mote Science Education Aquarium (Mote SEA).
All active memberships at the time of Mote SEA’s opening will automatically include access to Mote SEA.
We will automatically extend all Mote memberships that are active during our transition, by the respective duration of their membership time period after Mote SEA opens. You can still enjoy benefits like reciprocal discounts in the meantime!
Your Membership benefits will begin right away and you will be able to use your membership for reciprocal discounts and discounts on educational programs. Your membership expiration date will be extended based on your purchase date to account for any time missed until Mote SEA opens.
Absolutely! Members will enjoy an exclusive preview day before Mote SEA opens to the general public. This special event will be a first look at our new facility, featuring new immersive exhibits and a brand new world all about marine research and education.
To ensure you don’t miss out on special member benefits, we highly recommend renewing your membership now! Renewing early means you’ll stay connected through the transition and have guaranteed access to Mote SEA.
The best way to stay informed during this exciting transition is to make sure you’re subscribed to our emails! Most updates about Mote SEA, member benefits, and your exclusive preview opportunities will be shared digitally. If you’re not receiving our emails, please check your spam folder or reach out to our Membership Team to confirm your contact information is up to date.
Yes! You can absolutely purchase a gift membership during the transition period. Gift memberships don’t activate until the recipient redeems them, which means they can wait to start their membership when they’re ready – even after Mote SEA opens. Once redeemed, we’ll ensure they receive the full duration of their membership benefits.
Your updated expiration date will be reflected in our system and visible when you log in to your member account. Once extensions are completed, you can request an updated digital membership card by contacting the Membership Team – we’ll be happy to email it to you!
Yes – your Mote membership continues to include access to reciprocal benefits throughout the transition! We recommend calling ahead to the institution you plan to visit, as participation, hours, and ticketing policies may vary.
As a reminder, Mote members enjoy 50% off admission at:
To view the full reciprocal list, visit mote.org/membership.
Mote SEA is located at 225 University Town Center Dr., Sarasota, FL 34243, in Nathan Benderson Park near the UTC shopping district – a central, convenient location with easy access from Sarasota, Manatee, and surrounding areas.
You can renew online at any time! Join or renew today
