Luggage storageGeorgia Aquarium

Bag policy and storage at Georgia Aquarium

Plenty of aquarium visitors arrive by MARTA with a bag still in tow, since the walk from the nearest station is short but not hands-free.

The aquarium itself sits among downtown Atlanta venues with no storage of their own, while nearby State Farm Arena both restricts what you can carry and offers a paid valet for what it turns away. MARTA gets you close for $2.50, but the last stretch to the aquarium is on foot with your luggage. It is located near Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. The aquarium does not have lockers or a coat/bag check, so you’ll need to carry anything you bring for your entire visit. Expect security screening and bag searches upon entry. Most visits last about 2 to 4 hours, so plan to carry your things for that whole time. You can reach the aquarium by Route 32 bus from the Civic Center MARTA bus station or Five Points MARTA station. With Stasher, you can store bags from $2.49 per bag per day.

Some top Stasher locations near Georgia Aquarium include:

• Local shop, 12 min walk · open 10:00–18:00 most days · rated 4.9/5 (over 20 reviews)
• Restaurant, 17 min walk · open 12:00–23:00 every day

You'll typically find a bag drop at local shops and restaurants. Every booking comes with the Stasher Guarantee, which protects your bags up to US$13,000. Stasher storage near Georgia Aquarium can be booked through the website or app.

Getting to the aquarium with luggage

The aquarium is a 10–15 minute walk from the Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center Station on the MARTA Blue/Green line, or from Civic Center or Peachtree Center Stations on the Red/Gold line. MARTA fare is $2.50 for the ride to the aquarium, so it's an affordable way in from the airport or elsewhere in the city. The bus stop at Luckie St NW @ Mills St is only a 4-minute walk from the aquarium, served by bus line 51, so it's a handy arrival point if you're carrying bags. Separately, MARTA rail serves downtown Atlanta with direct service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, though you'll still be carrying your bag from the station to the aquarium itself. Five Points station is the central downtown MARTA hub where all four rail lines converge.

Nearby venues and their bag rules

State Farm Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks, sits in the same downtown area and is worth knowing about if your day includes a game or show. Its bag rules are strict: nothing larger than 14" x 14" x 6", and no backpacks or hard-sided bags of any size, so you'll want to leave bigger bags behind before going in. It provides a fee-based Bag Valet service by Gate 2 for guests with non-complying bags, though stashing your bag before you arrive might mean skipping that fee. State Farm Arena is served by MARTA at the SEC District Station, just steps from the arena entrance, so it's straightforward to reach from the aquarium or your hotel.