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
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
428 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing
Brandy T,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00My kid had a lot of fun its was her first time there and she could not be any happier. Thank you for the amazing experience
Penguin Parade!
Tony M,
Oct 4, 2025
- Viator
4.00My partner and I were looking for something fun to do on a Saturday afternoon and decided to check out the aquarium! Super easy to book and same day! I loved the penguins.
Wonderful voyage under the sea
Rob M,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00There is a LOT to see at the New England Aquarium! Four levels of fascinating exhibits surrounding a giant ocean tank with hundreds of fish and other sea life. Divers regularly go into the tank to feed the fish. Penguins, sharks, seals and sea lions round out the offerings, plus a very friendly staff who are eager to explain anything. The exhibits all have helpful photos to identify what's in the tanks. There's also a nice cafe with a beautiful view of Boston Harbor. This is a great activity for families, but solos and couples of all ages were having a good time, too. And this was all on a weekday! Get there early to avoid the ticket line - or better yet, book it in advance on Viator! And don't forget to pace yourself.
One of the coolest...
Evangelina P,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00One of the coolest aquariums I’ve been too. Very Creatively put together and the staff are amazing! I love how interactive they are with guests, especially the littles.
Great Experience
Helene B,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was a great aquarium. The set up was easy to follow and the exhibits were well done. The outside area was very nice.
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