M
Great for families
Great place for kids of all ages. Great penguin exhibit. Lots of room to walk around. They had lockers and a cafeteria which was helpful.
New England Aquarium Admission Ticket in Boston
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Description
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.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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.
Highlights
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
What's included
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
Not included
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Traveller Ratings
3.9
494 reviews
Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(494)
K
A favorite aquarium! So...
A favorite aquarium! So many beautiful exhibits. Love visiting here when I get the chance and will definitely be back.
S
Crowded in August
My 12-year old great niece was visiting and I thought this would be a fun experience. We arrived at 11am on a Thursday, last week of August and the place was mobbed which made me wonder if timed tickets actually do anything for crowd control. The only map is the one you download to your phone. The signage for directions is poor, we apparently missed the octopus tank and only found the sea lions by chance. We enjoyed the great tank, the penguins and the sea lions. The manatees and sharks at the "touch me pool" must be weary of people touching them as we visited 3x between 11am and 1:30pm and they were clearly not interested in coming near any one. It was hard to get close to the smaller tanks because of the crowds so we needed to "circle back" a lot. I think it would have been a more memorable experience if it was less crowded.
L
Worth a visit
A good aquarium and worth a visit.
M
Felt like a tourist trap! Very expensive and didn't have a good experience.
Very expensive parking over crowded and honestly thought it was going to be a better experience. It felt like a tourist trap.
S
An unique experience
This is the third time I have been to the aquarium, and each time was a great experience. I recommend taking your time and watching the animals, taking in their beauty and uniqueness.
Z
I thought even for it being a lot of people it was easy to navigate to the next thing to look at. I loved it
It was huge!!! Super fun would definitely recommend for friends and family. Seeing the water tank from above was so cool
P
25th Wedding Anniversary
It was very busy so be patient. Was amazing see the sea turtles and other great water creatures. Please need to watch there kids a bit better.
C
Absolute blast! Would...
Absolute blast! Would most definitely recommend that everyone enjoy the experience of seeing the world’s greatest gift!
I
Disappointing
It has been almost 30 years since I visited with my children, yesterday I took my 2 year old grandson and remembered why I had not been back. The concept is a giant cylinder with water and fish, most of them are gray, surrounded by a circular walking path to see thru the glass. The area is dark and it is hard for shorter children to see anything. It was a rainy day and very crowded with strollers as large as a small car littered everywhere. We stayed maybe an hour then left. The entry fee is over $40 per adult, discount of $5 or $10 with a New England drivers license. I have been to other aquariums with better exhibits and given its cost do not recommend.
