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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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.
419 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kenny D,
Sep 13, 2025
- Viator
Great family environment, fun and informative for all age group’s or a sea lovers dream with tons of exhibits
Marie C,
Sep 9, 2025
- Viator
This is a great place to visit. All age groups will love all the interactions. Not too big and not to small.
Meghan G,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
Amazing! A lot of kids running around but just be prepared! We didn’t mind the kids and we thought it was adorable :) Even just me and my partner loved it!
Scott A,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
Great experience and well worth price of admission! Will definitely go back if ever in Boston. Animals were amazing!
Kayla I,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
I went on a Saturday and their was a line to the sidewalk when we went to the Desk, we were told we would have to purchase online or wait in line and that they were soon to be at capacity if they were at capacity we would have to wait for the time on our ticket. We purchased online and and paid an extra $20 than the posted price. And the aquarium was extremely crowded and seemed to already be over capacity. It was horrible
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