Let your imagination swim wild with a visit to the New England Aquarium. Marvel at the bustling penguin colony, and then circle the four-story Caribbean coral reef teeming with sea turtles, eels, barracuda, tarpon, and hundreds of tropical fish.
Your Aquarium adventure includes playful seals, eye-catching jellies, and unforgettable hands-on experiences at the Shark and Ray Touch Tank exhibit.
Your visit helps! Each admission supports the Aquarium's global conservation and research efforts.
Keep the exploration going and combine your aquarium visit with an IMAX 3D movie on New England's largest screen
FEATURED EXHIBITS
Science of Sharks
Dive deep into the Science of Sharks with the newest exhibit at the New England Aquarium. Get up close to some small but mighty shark species from around the world. Hands-on activities illuminate the remarkable adaptations that give them an edge in the water, while the shark and ray touch tank lets you see — and feel! — these adaptations in action. The New England Aquarium is the place to find out why these magnificent ocean predators are even
more incredibly cool than you thought.
Shark and Ray Touch Tank
The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank features sharks and rays in a mangrove-themed tank surrounded by shallow edges and viewing windows, allowing visitors to experience an exceptionally close encounter.
Giant Ocean Tank
Enjoy 360-degree views around a spectacular, four-story Caribbean coral reef teeming with hundreds of animals and more than 120 different species.
New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center
The seals and sea lions are always at play! Watch California sea lions dart through the water and limber Northern fur seals frolic in this beautiful open-air exhibit space.
Penguin Colony
The Aquarium is home to more than 80 penguins living in the bustling penguin colony surrounding the Giant Ocean Tank. Watch them swim, eat, preen, and bray!
Whale Watch
Book front-row seats to view the ocean’s most fascinating and magnificent animals. The New England Aquarium Whale Watch conveniently departs from Central Wharf.
Languages
Aquarium guide maps in Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, German, French, Italian and Brazilian Portuguese are available at the Aquarium’s Information Desk upon request.
Duration
Please plan to spend one and a half to two hours at the Aquarium. If you want to add an IMAX film, plan for an additional 45 minutes.
Inclusions
Aquarium admission includes the Aquarium and all of its exhibits.
Exclusions
The Simons IMAX Theatre and New England Aquarium Whale Watch are an additional fee.
VISIT THE NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM
Tentacles Take Hold NEW!
Get ready to be wrapped up in Tentacles! Look for the giant Pacific octopus in its newly expanded habitat brimming with species found in the chilly depths of the Pacific Northwest. Eye the cuttlefish levitating in its tropical tank while the chambered nautilus jets through its inky dark display. From petite red octopuses to graceful seajellies, dive into the dazzling diversity of these mysterious ocean animals as Tentacles take hold at the New England Aquarium!
GIANT OCEAN TANK
Enjoy 360-degree views of spectacular, four-story Caribbean coral reef teeming with more animals than ever before. In 2013, the iconic Giant Ocean Tank underwent a top-to-bottom, 21st century transformation, including windows that provide crystal-clear viewing opportunities: a vibrant, revitalized coral reef with more than 1, 000 fishes: and the Yawkey Coral Reef Center at the top fo the exhibit. The colorful Caribbean coral reef is home to sea turtles, eels and hundreds of tropical fishes of all sizes.
SEALS AND SEA LIONS AT PLAY AT THE NEW BALANCE FOUNDATION MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The seals and sea lions are always at play. Watch California sea lions dart through the water and limber Northern fur seals frolic in this beautiful openair exhibit space, and find out about the challenges marine mammals face in the wild!
THE LARGEST SHARK AND RAY TOUCH TANK ON THE EAST COAST
The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank features sharks and rays in a mangroved - themed tank surrounded by shallow edges and viewing windows, allowing visitors to experience a close encounter with these animals. Visitors to this exhibit can reach out and gently touch the backs of cownose rays. Atlantic rays and sharks as they swim gracefully through the crystal-clear water. The exhibit presents these incredible species in a way that highlights their importance in a healthy ocean ecosystem. It also emphasizes the valued of conserving essential coastal habitats, such as mangroves and lagoons.
ATLANTIC HARBOR SEALS
Visitors can enjoy the Atlantic harbor seals in their exhibit on the Aquarium plaza before buying admission tickets. Watch the seals swim, play and rest. Learn more about them and see some expert behaviors as they work with trainers during free training sessions throughout the day.
BLUE PLANET ACTION CENTER
This exhibit is part of the Aquarium’s recent top-to-bottom, 21st century transformation. The exhibit area presents the serious challenges facing the oceans and showcases the Aquarium's global leadership in searching for solutions with a combination of interactive displays, interpretive presentations and small live animal exhibits.
Languages: Aquarium guide maps in Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese, German, French, Italian, and Brazilian Portuguese are available at the Aquarium's Information Desk upon request.
Duration: Please plan to spend one and a half to two hours at the Aquarium. If you want to add an IMAX film, plan for an additional 45 minutes.
Inclusions: Aquarium admission includes the Aquarium and all of its exhibits.
Exclusions: The Simons IMAX Theatre and New England Aquarium Whale Watch are an additional fee.
Aquarium Hours
September 1 - June 30
Monday-Friday 9:00 - 17:00
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 18:00
Summer Hours
July 1 - August 31
Sunday - Thursday 9:00 - 18:00
Friday - Saturday 9:00 - 19:00
Tickets good up to 30 days from the purchase date.
Voucher Redemption: Customer can either redeem tickets on the mobile device or bring the voucher printed at the Advanced Ticket Window of the Aquarium's Main Ticket Booth or at the IMAX Theater.
Important: From time to time the Aquarium must implement timed ticketing during peak hours. If a group is late, please call our Reservations Office at 617-973-5206 to let us know.
Email/Print at Home
Unless stipulated in the booking process all bookings require customers to print their voucher off in order to be exchanged for entry to the attraction or tour. We cannot guarantee entry without a printed voucher and will not be able to cancel or refund customers who do not print the vouchers and therefore can't gain access to the venue or tour.
If you cannot print your voucher off for any reason please contact us 24 hours before arriving at the venue.
Cancellations
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Amendments
To request an amendment to your booking please contact 365Tickets for support. Amendments to the date, the time and/or the number of tickets are permitted at the discretion of 365 Tickets Limited, but subject to the terms and conditions of our individual suppliers, and surcharges for amendments made may apply.
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