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
437 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful penguin...
Barbara C,
Oct 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Wonderful penguin exhibit! Loved the tiered spiral walkways, lots of viewing space. Would recommend visiting
A Great Day Out
Mevonnie F,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
4.00My daughter and I had a fantastic experience from start to finish. We were greeted by the playful harbour seals in their enclosure at the entrance. But the moment we walked in, we were mesmerised by the Penguin colony. The design of the aquarium is brilliant for all age groups and displays a variety of beautiful marine life, colourful fishes and graceful rays. The highlight of our trip was the Touch Tank where we got to touch the passing sharks and stingrays. We had a great time and would definitely recommend a visit for anyone visiting Boston.
Love it but it's smaller than I expected
Denise S,
Oct 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00I loved the aquarium but I did find it a bit smaller than I had expected it to be. The gift shop is quite expensive as well. But purchasing through Viator was a great experience and I will always check with Viator for future excursions when I'm cruising.
Not what I expected
Josiah C,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
1.00It was very packed and very small for the price. We had a child with us and the large crowds plus small aquarium made it difficult. I would recommend to NOT bring your children especially for the price we paid.
Under (the sea) whelmed
Denise G,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
2.00The New England Aquarium has the space and the location to be fantastic. Instead it felt like a stroll through a giant fish tank. Thank goodness for the sea lions pacing in their small pool and the catatonic penguins.
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