New England Aquarium Admission Ticket in Boston
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover thousands of marine animals at the New England Aquarium! Meet green sea turtles and penguins, and watch seals and sea lions at play. See the new 200k-gallon Giant Ocean Tank with a vibrant Caribbean coral reef teeming with hundreds of tropical fish. You can also catch a film on the largest screen in New England!
Exhibits:
Penguin Colony
The Aquarium is home to more than 70 penguins living in the bustling penguin colony surrounding the Giant Ocean Tank. Watch them swim, eat, preen, and bray!
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.
Marine Mammal Center
Watch California sea lions dart through the water in this beautiful open-air exhibit space.
Coral Reef Exhibit
The new exhibit features a 9k-gallon, floor-to-ceiling, concave tank accentuating the richness of this coral reef community.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Written Maps/Guides are available at the Aquarium in the following languages: French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Admission to the New England Aquarium in Boston
See a variety of aquatic animals such as Penguins and Sea Turtles
Access to all Exhibits including the Penguin Colony, Marine Mammal Center, and Giant Ocean Tank
Hollywood Special Feature Movies at Simons Theatre
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
New England Aquarium
1 Central Wharf, Boston United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
New England Aquarium
From seals and sea lions to sea turtles, seadragons, and stingrays, the New England Aquarium is the place to discover more than 800 different marine animals under one roof — or in one big tank. Check out the four-story Giant Ocean Tank, featuring a brand new coral reef, underwater communications system and hundreds of Caribbean reef animals. Grab an admission ticket and movie pass and have an unforgettable aquarium adventure.
Options
Skip-The-Line Aquarium
Reviews
444 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Everything was great the...
jacob r,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Everything was great the exhibits were incredible. The only con is its a very busy place we we felt very rushed.
The New England Aquarium is a must when in Boston.
890KarenH,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Plan 2 hrs minimum. Don't miss the touch tanks and the seals at the front of the building. Spend time watching the tanks. 1
Kids loved the giant tank...
Brian S,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Kids loved the giant tank in the middle but started to lose a little interest beyond that so the visit was cut a bit short
Nice Variety of Sealife
JAS8844,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We enjoyed the aquarium, but I thought it was a bit expensive. I didn't take advice of other reviews regarding weekends. Don't go if you don't like crowds! We went on a Saturday morning & it was really crowded. We watched the shark movie, which was informative & interesting.
A little pricey, but worth it!
Tom B,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As I’ve seen others state, the ticket price is expensive for what’s there. However I do think it’s worth the cost. The large central tank is beautiful and teeming with different fish. The information boards are really useful and you can even go to the top of the tank. I also managed to catch a penguin feeding while the staff teach you a little which was a nice bonus. The highlight for me was the octopus tank, I could’ve stood there forever! As a solo traveller, I felt completely comfortable killing a couple of hours in there. Personally, knowing my money is going towards ocean conservation as well as helping out an aquarium that teaches you about marine life and the dangers of global warming, makes the admission price worth it for me. The gift shop is also admittedly expensive, but the clothes are a good quality and there’s plenty of options for kids to get a souvenir. I personally picked up a nice branded quarter zip.
Expensive for what it is but definitely worth a visit especially for the epaulette sharks
rebeccacF997VN,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00My daughter is obsessed with sealife and aquariums so we try to visit one wherever we are in the world. This one is ok-good but very pricey for the size of it. You can see everything in a couple of hours max. The main reason for our visit was the unique epaulette shark petting experience- they are in with rays and other small sharks and you are able to touch them gently. Staff are on hand to monitor this to ensure animal welfare etc. I’ve never seen epaulette sharks before so this was amazing. There are penguins, seals, an octopus, various small tanks with a full range of sea life and a huge central tank with larger species, turtles etc. there are talks throughout the day. The optional additional cost film viewing we chose was about sharks. It was not at all inspiring and we wished we hadn’t bothered. There are other options which may be better. The most disappointing aspect was the gift shop. We like to support conservation by purchasing a few items but the pricing was so out of touch and ridiculous. 30-40$ for a canvas tote bag. We enjoyed our visit & I’d recommend it but go with it in mind that it’s very expensive for what it is.
Easy pace, never rushed,...
Marianne M,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy pace, never rushed, great signage for information, fun to touch a stingray. Very clean, and the turtles, so graceful!
Whale watching experience
marilynmK5404DP,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great whale watching tour. I recommend to go watch the whales 🐳 and the aquarium but don’t go in the month of October too cold 🥶
Nice but crowd made it hard to enjoy
Emma H,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Overall a nice experience but the aquarium was crowded and felt underwhelming at times. For children, I think it would be much more enjoyable. It was too crowded to get close enough to see most signs, or to spend enough time to read them. The touch tank was the highlight of the trip, where we were able to have our hands in the water for a chance to touch a stingray and a shark. I was able to touch a shark but not a stingray. Nothing is guaranteed, so that would be something to note for anyone that would be easily disappointed if animals did not decided to come to the front of the tank. They do not feed or encourage the animals to come to the front of the tank, so they only do so by choice. The touch tank is towards the front of the building and harder to find if you walk by it when you first enter, so you might need to ask for help. The central tank is very cool, but with the crowd it’s hard to enjoy so much. There are ramps going to the top, but again, the crowds make it hard to wander up to the top as easily. We enjoyed the view at the top, but it was a little bit of a hassle to get there. There is an elevator for those who want to use it. For those who can visit, I would recommend going at less crowded times.
Wonderful penguin...
Barbara C,
Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful penguin exhibit! Loved the tiered spiral walkways, lots of viewing space. Would recommend visiting
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