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• Contact Info

  New England Aquarium

  Central Wharf
  Boston, MA 02110

  Phone: 617-973-5200   |   Official Website

  Admission:

  Adult Aquarium admission: $22.95
  
  Child (3-11) Aquarium admission: $15.95
  
  Senior (60+) Aquarium admission: $20.95

  Hours:

  Winter Hours, 2011–2012
  September 4 - June 30
  Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
  Saturday, Sunday and most holidays,* 9 am - 6 pm
  
  Summer Hours, 2012
  July 1 - September 3 (Labor Day)
  Sunday - Thursday, 9 am - 6 pm
  Friday and Saturday, 9 am - 7 pm
  July 4th, 9 am - 7 pm
  Labor Day, 9 am - 6 pm
   

• Map

  Full map and directions

• Parking Info

  The Aquarium does not own or operate any garages and all parking rates shown are subject to change without notice.

  Some parking tips:

  • The Boston Harbor Garage is the parking option closest to the Aquarium. Discounted validated rates are available for members, Whale Watch visitors and IMAX patrons. Less expensive parking is available in the area, especially on weekends and holidays—check the table and map below.
  • Park and take the T. Inexpensive parking is available at major MBTA stations around Boston. The Aquarium is located at the Aquarium stop on the MBTA Blue Line. It's a cost-effective option—and it's better for the environment!
  • School groups should review the special instructions for bus parking near the Aquarium.
     

• Accessibility Services

  There is no accessibility service information available at this time.

• • Current Events

    02/05/12- Ongoing	Penguin Exhibit New England Aquarium Penguin Exhibit Presented by New England Aquarium at New England Aquarium February 5, 2012 - Ongoing Everyone loves the penguins, and so will you. More than 80 birds live in the massive first-floor exhibit. Explore all around the exhibit, peer through the underwater periscope, play with the penguins at the penguin light station and listen to penguin sounds at the Hear a Penguin interactive panel. Curious visitors can also learn more about penguins at the Penguin Smart Station, participate in a Penguin Presentation or watch a penguin feeding. The Aquarium’s penguin exhibit...
    02/05/12- Ongoing	The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank New England Aquarium The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank Presented by New England Aquarium at New England Aquarium February 5, 2012 - Ongoing 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 a close encounter with these animals. Visitors to this new exhibit can reach out and gently stroke cownose rays, bonnethead sharks, Atlantic rays and epaulette sharks as they swim gracefully through the crystal clear water. The exhibit presents these incredible species in a way that highlights their...
    01/01/12- Ongoing	IMAX Theatre New England Aquarium IMAX Theatre Presented by New England Aquarium at New England Aquarium January 1, 2012 - Ongoing The giant screen – 65’ high by 85’ wide – is taller than a six story building! The slight curvature of the screen extends to the edge of your peripheral vision. The lamps that project the crystal clear images onto the gigantic screen get as bright and as hot as the surface of the sun! So hot, in fact, that cold water must be pumped into the lamp connectors to keep the machine from melting. Amazing IMAX films will take you where you've only dreamed of going!...

• • Upcoming Events

    There are no upcoming events at this time.

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Current &
Upcoming Events

• Current Events

  02/05/12- Ongoing	Penguin Exhibit New England Aquarium Penguin Exhibit Presented by New England Aquarium at New England Aquarium February 5, 2012 - Ongoing Everyone loves the penguins, and so will you. More than 80 birds live in the massive first-floor exhibit. Explore all around the exhibit, peer through the underwater periscope, play with the penguins at the penguin light station and listen to penguin sounds at the Hear a Penguin interactive panel. Curious visitors can also learn more about penguins at the Penguin Smart Station, participate in a Penguin Presentation or watch a penguin feeding. The Aquarium’s penguin exhibit...
  02/05/12- Ongoing	The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank New England Aquarium The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank Presented by New England Aquarium at New England Aquarium February 5, 2012 - Ongoing 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 a close encounter with these animals. Visitors to this new exhibit can reach out and gently stroke cownose rays, bonnethead sharks, Atlantic rays and epaulette sharks as they swim gracefully through the crystal clear water. The exhibit presents these incredible species in a way that highlights their...
  01/01/12- Ongoing	IMAX Theatre New England Aquarium IMAX Theatre Presented by New England Aquarium at New England Aquarium January 1, 2012 - Ongoing The giant screen – 65’ high by 85’ wide – is taller than a six story building! The slight curvature of the screen extends to the edge of your peripheral vision. The lamps that project the crystal clear images onto the gigantic screen get as bright and as hot as the surface of the sun! So hot, in fact, that cold water must be pumped into the lamp connectors to keep the machine from melting. Amazing IMAX films will take you where you've only dreamed of going!...

• Upcoming Events

  There are no upcoming events at this time.

Past
Events

• Past Events

  01/16/13	In Search of Nesting Sea Turtles: New England Aquarium Dive Club January Meeting New England Aquarium
  05/12/12	A Night For a Cure New England Aquarium
  12/20/08- 06/30/09	Turtles Uncovered New England Aquarium