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New England Aquarium

Aquarium

Waterfront, Boston

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Ranked #4 for exhibits in Boston
"Coffee and seal watching just may be the perfect remedy."(20 Tips)
"Check out the penguin exhibit!!"(7 Tips)
"The new shark and ray touch tank is fantastic!"(5 Tips)
"four-story Giant Ocean Tank"(4 Tips)

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Alexa Jane BrooksSeptember 22, 2014
The Penguins inside a fascinating and the seals outside are adorable. Gets packed on the weekends but normally it's pretty easy to get around.
Timothy TannerFebruary 3, 2013
In addition to the Aquarium area. There is an IMAX theatre on-site. A great place to visit with friends or family members. The big tank is beautiful with colorful coral and fish species.
NotabliJune 17, 2013
Hot day? Walk a couple of blocks over to the Rings Fountain in the Wharf District Parks. Cool off by running through 64 nozzles that shoot water up in the air. Great spot for kids (and pictures). Read more
CarolMarch 14, 2021
Admission is $32, but it’s a small aquarium so you go through it in 30min... so it’s like $1/min. They mostly have penguins, fish, sharks, rays, sea turtles, and other aquatic life. But not a lot else
KarenNovember 19, 2022
Find the Dory fish! Touch a ray! Check out the sea lions. Definitely do the aquarium experience for $5 more and check out a film. Totally worth it.
Jake SmithJuly 18, 2019
The seal tank in the back is awesome! It allows people to get REALLY close to these adorable animals.
Dana JensenMay 30, 2015
Beautifully cared for with a nice selection of fish. Organization is a little confusing, but oh well. The massive central reef tank is very impressive. Go to a seal training session!
Jinnie LMarch 21, 2015
Came to Boston for business, so it is nice that I got free time for the weekends :) this is fun & good aquarium~ the shark touch tank is always fun, 90 years old turtle, n must see the seals♡
Fluying ✅November 2, 2017
I love just leaving the central tank for the end and just walk down while appreciating how flora and fauna changes together with deepness.
P'tricia Landers JonesMay 16, 2014
I haven't been to the aquarium since the first started modification to the penguin exhibit. I got to being my parents my husband and my 3 y/o daughter and it was a great time
Chris MacDonaldSeptember 23, 2023
Get your ticket for free through your public library. You also don’t have to wait to reserve a time. Really cool place for kids! And it wasn’t too packed.
Shermans TravelAugust 9, 2012
With jellyfish, seal, shark, and penguin exhibits, plus a four-story Giant Ocean Tank, it's is a great place to bring the kids. There’s an IMAX theater that rotates movies on a 65-foot-tall screen. Read more
Aubree LemieuxMarch 9, 2021
This aquarium really has everything!! People of any age would enjoy. It gets very crowded on friday and saturdays so maybe choose to go sunday if you don't like crowds.
Katie TuohyNovember 2, 2015
The animals seem happy. NEAQ seems to care a lot about conservation which is great; I LOVED the sting ray touch-tank.
American MensaMarch 12, 2014
Don’t miss the renovated Giant Ocean Tank. They’ve got all kinds of marine flora and fauna to see, including Myrtle the Green Sea Turtle, who’s lived there since 1970. Read more
Twinkle DenoyoAugust 31, 2017
The giant aquarium has a giant sea turtle! They also have tiny cute penguins getting fed in the afternoon.
Phil ProvencherSeptember 10, 2012
Become a member(free) and buy your tickets online, you'll save a ton of time instead of waiting in line! Take a walk around and grab a ticket to the IMax for a little break.
Syeda TarannumFebruary 20, 2017
Beautiful aquarium! It is crowded on weekends. Do yourself a favor, buy your tickets online! Allot at least 2 hours to see everything!
HISTORYMarch 30, 2010
Founded in 1969, the New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. It is one of the premier attractions in Boston, with over 1.3 million visitors a year.
Deena FreedAugust 4, 2013
Amazing renovations done in 2012 - 2013, tons of new fish added, very cool tank!! The Penguin exhibit is modified too, my favorite part, could watch them all day.
Jenny MackintoshApril 8, 2013
You could spend a whole afternoon here (and I recommend it), but if you don't have that kind of time, visit the harbor seals in the outdoor tank for free.
Jt TourangeauMay 25, 2017
Great aquarium located right next to the ocean! Arrive early & pre-order your tickets to beat the crowds inside & out!
Carl GriffinJanuary 8, 2016
Very diverse array of wildlife. The harbour seals at the observation tank near the entrance are cool.
Elena InesOctober 19, 2014
Love seeing all the jelly fish and the touch tanks are fun. The sea lion shows are always cute!
Desirée MacDonaldOctober 24, 2017
I mean, they have penguins and mini sea horses. You simply can’t go wrong.
The Ritz-CarltonJuly 26, 2012
Yes all your favourite sea-lovers are here from seals to penguins, but do you want to get really up close and personal? Of course you do. At the touch tank you can stroke rays and even sharks.
Vik BApril 13, 2021
Everything is great. The variety of sea creatures are fascinating. Nicely setup in a spiral walkway.
TammyMay 7, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Cool exhibits, but I wish they updated this place 100%... unlike the Museum of Science, nothing here changes, so there's really no reason to keep returning. And they keep jacking up the price!!
Kerry BurkeApril 14, 2012
Try to get here while they are feeding the penguins! It is actually really cute to see. Also make sure that you go to the petting area to touch a stingray!
المهره الصعبه ماهي لأي خيالJune 10, 2017
Fun place to spend around 90 minutes. Great for kids.
Peter SalemMarch 10, 2018
Cool experience for ocean lovers and kids, very busy on the weekend tho
Carolyn HandyMarch 25, 2016
Great place to take the kids for an afternoon. It is fairly large for an aquarium. My girls loved it.
Noel FisherSeptember 2, 2010
If you're planning an upcoming event consider having it here. My husband and I had our wedding at the NEAQ. We were married in front of the peguin tank while our friends and family stood on the ramp a
Jeanine CAugust 19, 2013
Been here 5+ times
One of the "Cool Globe" installations sits right in front of the Aquarium. It's beautiful.
fabulous savingsFebruary 10, 2012
LOVE penguins. The aquarium definitely cured my penguin fix!If you're planning on going, use this coupon & buy your tickets at Viator. You'll save 7%! Read more
John RJuly 5, 2013
Advanced ticketing is BS. Even if you print out ur tickets. You will still have 2 wait in a line to pick up other tickets. No where on ur original home printed tickets does it tell you 2 do so. Bravo
Marina ButovichJune 9, 2017
Amazing place to spend time with your children or friends. We definitely enjoyed our visit!
Amelie GautierMay 17, 2016
Penguins are the best ! And so much education about ocean conservation! Loved it ! ❤️
Charity ZiertenJune 30, 2012
Rebecca, near the beginning of the African penguin exhibit, will answer all of your questions about lifetime mating, their behavior and territorial personality.
BU TodayJuly 29, 2013
With 140 species living in the aquarium's 200,000 gallon central tank, there's much to see. Visit Myrtle, the 580 pound sea turtle, who is a favorite of Mayor Menino (and us)! $20.95 with your BU ID Read more
Courtney ThompsonAugust 8, 2012
Any organization that researches preservation of our waters and animals is great in my book. Great penguin and touch tank exhibits.
Enfys HolmesApril 4, 2015
Very expensive, quite small for the price but had a really big tank in the middle. There is also two tanks where you are allowed to touch stingrays, sharks, starfish and crabs.
Tany MonteiroMarch 18, 2011
Such a beautiful place. The jellysfishes and the pinguins were amazing. Also, you must visit the "Edge of The Sea" section where you can actually touch some animals.
JillDecember 11, 2011
Don't scream when the rays touch you in the touch tank. Also, if you catch the penguin caretaker's presentation, watch it! They're really interesting & knowledgeable.
FamilyFunMarch 15, 2012
There's lots to explore in Boston but the aquarium is a favorite. Be sure to see the divers feed the fish! - Brand Development Manager
Craig NorthMay 29, 2015
Great place for the family. Fantastic exhibits and shows. You can easily spend most of the the day there in awe at all the sea life on show.
Miguel LandestoyJune 29, 2015
very family friendly, many types of fishes and my favorite were the fur seal. always playful
Grace BenzalApril 2, 2013
DISCOUNT PRICES ON TICKETS now that the sea tank is being renovated. Don't worry, you won't even miss the tank as there is so much to look at and explore.
JohnMay 31, 2013
Meet and greet the fur seals was awesome!! Patty did a great job and Cordova (the fur seal) was so smart and fun.
Brian d'EonAugust 26, 2014
The touch aquariums are pretty cool. Ask the staff where to find sharks if you don't see them.

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