If you have kids, or nephews, or nieces, or you're a babysitter, or whatever...splurge on a membership because it pays for itself in only a few visits, plus gives you access to some other nice events like the Dive-Ins at night.
I loved it as a kid and still do and now my son loves it too! Amazing animals!
Such a beautiful place. Well orginized. Educated staff.
Wow. Great facility, many creatures to look at, something for the entire family from very young even to the old. Would definitely go again.
It's not bad. It's a little small compared to a lot of others I've been to like Baltimore (same architect design this one) or Georgia. Parking is expensive nearby.
Super helpful and very knowledgable. Thanks alot to my guy Arlo for all the help.
We were in Boston on a cold December Sunday and decided the aquarium would be a good place to get warm and spend some time.
The setup of the aquarium has you start with penguins, and who doesn't like penguins? We watched a little show also about penguins and it was very interesting. The aquariums main large circular tank spirals through the center of the building and goes from top to bottom. On the opposite wall from the tank on each floor are some different exhibits, some interactive. The staff was super friendly.
We also went outside to a small theatre and watched a show on seal training. That was actually really fun and the seals were great. Some of them were rescued and all of them liked to ham it up for the crowd and their meals or fish treats.
The cost of entrance was a bit expensive, about $75.00 for the three of us. We did get a discount for being AAA member and my daughter's university discount. We were there from about noon to 3:00 PM and fortunately there were not any large crowds. We enjoyed our visit!
Great place to visit . Nice attractions , the penguins , sea lions and the huge octopus are a must see.
Was very disappointed in our trip here. I felt the entrance fee was way to steep for what was available in the aquarium. Looking at everything it only took about an hour and a half and cost our family of 3 $100.
Only downside is the size because it gets crowded in there! Oh and we were not fans of them forcing us to take a photo upon entry (we declined but they said they had to take our photo regardless of us not wanting to participate). I don't mind if you take pictures to sell, but if someone declines a photograph they should be given that right. How crazy!
Littl guy had a lot of fun. Center tank was great; standing next to the glass he saw the biggest fish he has ever seen. After I convinced him it couldn't get him he had a blast.
A good place to look around and explore the marine ecosystem around Boston.
Wayyyy to packed. It made for chaos rather than fun. We had to wait in the worlds longest line outside in freezing weather with the wind whipping. The food was disgusting and thr pictures they took were never uploaded to the website. Im glad we went once just to say we did but I'll never return.
Ordinary, I did not get my money's worth. The Quebec aquarium was much better!
This is the best aquarium I've been to so far! I love their mix of conservationism and entertainment.
No whales or dolphins got thrown up on awful never again
We love the NE Aquarium! Myrtle the turtle is always amazing to see, and always fun to learn about the other species in the tanks. The lack of bathrooms is a tad upsetting, but won't keep us away. Everything was clean and the staff were very friendly!! Do yourself a favor, buy tickets online ahead and you don't have to stand in line!!
This is a great aquarium!! Lots of variety, very cool displays! Watching the green sea turtle chasing after bits of lettuce at feeding time is one of the most adorable things. The aquarists (?) are super friendly, knowledgeable and very happy to answer all of your questions. The membership deal is also very good - we got the package for 1 member + 3 guests AND the named member can be either me or my partner (you just have to be at the same address). It was $159 compared to $124 for 4 adult day passes. And we will definitely be back after a super fun experience!
Great place, very busy with too many strollers, but the exhibits are amazing!
Educational Experience in a great part of Boston. Check out the whale watch tour first!
All the things you'd expect from an aquarium, lots of different fish shown in various tanks. Things that make it stand out are the cylinder tank in the center in three floors that you walk around in a spiral; the surprisingly affordable and tasty food from the cafe; and the IMAX theatre attached.
A lot of fish diversity and great experience watching penguins a few meters away
The aquarium was very nice in terms of the layout, but the drawbacks of it was that it was still pricey with a student discount, and it was small in size. It also seems to get very crowded with field trips depending on the day that you go. I believe we finished walking through in an hour tops. It s nice to go once to check it out, but it is not that something that I would continually visit because of the price and crowding.
One of my favorite aquariums. The big circular tank I. The middle is full of so many interesting things. You could just sit and watch for hours and never get tired. The mini exhibits on the sides of the massive tank are so cool and informational. I just love it here.
Kids love to visit. The aquarium isn't the biggest, but they have a great variety and a quality, knowledgeable staff. We always have a great time.
Perfect place for kids to learn about the ocean, wildlife & conservation. Feels good knowing $ spent there goes to help animals. First day using my membership - flew right past lines to get in! Plus members get in free all year! Special offers & VIP treatment on select days. Parking is the most expensive item, but members get discounts on that as well. Highly recommend it for nature & ocean lovers, plus the kids are kept in awe!
As an adult the price is hard to justify, >=$25 for about 2 hours (max) entertainment isn't really worth it. Great, beautiful aquarium with wonderful exhibits, lots of exotic sealife, but very small for what you're paying for. Unless you're getting this as part of a package/multi-museum trip, not worth the time and potential line/crowd.
A good time. A little expensive but a fun time. Handicap friendly as well.
Amazing three story aquarium! Plenty of different species to look at and learn about with plenty of other science based exhibits
I wasn't impressed with this place at all.It was ok for a day bus trip but I don't plan on going back anytime soon.There was a lot to look at but not that interesting.There were only sand sharks there and only one attraction outside.We were there on a Saturday and it was so packed it was hard to move around.They did have a nice large penguin pool set up.
I had a great time and I learned a lot with my family had a great day can't wait to go back
Too expensive. Too crowded. Moderately nice exhibits. My 2 year old loved it, but my husband and I were underwhelmed. Disclosure: we went on a Saturday.
Top. My daughter loved it. Many animations when we went there and nice animators and happy to discuss. Good memory
Nice place to spend whole day with family+3d movie.. Other then the smell in the penguin area everything else is good!
Small, but one of the best research aquariums in the world.
Worth visiting at least once a year, or when exhibits change.
Went on a Saturday after our whale watching trip. It was crazy busy. Make sure to purchase tickets a head of time. You can walk right in. The line to purchase was long. It was a lot of people inside but you could always get a view of the penguins and the big tank in the middle. The tanks on the outer edges were hard to get to. Very nice aquarium
This most definitely my favorite aquarium in New England!
Another must for your bucket list. The staff live very knowledgeable and can answer all your questions. Fun for kid and adults.
The entrance lines can be a little long but if you have one of the passes just go right to the info desk to get your pass scanned . Check the schedule beforehand for special shows. If you are doing the duck boat get tickets before you ente
Tickets are slightly expensive, but if you love the blue planet, it's worth a visit. And if you don't have much idea about the world you live in, and share with others, it's all the more important to pay a visit to the New England Aquarium. You'll come back rich, with knowledge and compassion for the fellow living beings.
Also, eat something outside before you enter the aquarium, because the food inside is expensive, and there isn't enough choice anyway.
Not been to the aquarium itself yet. But been on the whale watch from them. Very good you can actually see the whales and staffs are nice and tell you infos about whales
Very cool and loads of fun. The ray/shark touching exhibit was awesome. Myrtle the turtle is amazing!
Great family environment. Very knowledgeable staff. Awesome place for a date or to take the family!
Overall, this is very pricey for a surprisingly lackluster aquarium. We visited on a busy summer day, which meant standing in a twenty minute line outside before making it to the understaffed, disorganized ticket windows. Once inside, the lack of any defined crowd flow paths means that on busy days it becomes extremely congested, with people trying to walk in every direction, making movement and the viewing of exhibits difficult. The exhibits themselves are quite limited, consisting mainly of small aquariums for different species of fish. The most prominent attractions are the penguin colonies and the multilevel cylindrical tank which houses the sea turtles, among various fish. The seal and sea lion habitats are limited and not a particular draw. If you can get a discount and visit on a quiet day, it might be worth visiting, but for full price, even the most ardent sea life enthusiast is going to be disappointed.
Did the whole tour in about 1.5hrs. Impressive show of species and colors and different habitats. Amazing to see how the aquarium reproduces each habitat for each group like forest, swamps and ocean bottom dark environments.
It was awesome... I've never been there before and I loved it!
Nice aquarium. Can get very crowded & way it is designed to funnel everyone in the same place/same direction is hard to maneuver at times.
The large tank in the middle that the facility us built around is quite the sight. Penguins are adorable!
Its as good as its always been. Good amount of different marine life and very informative. Its better for kids who are going there for the first time obviously, its amazing when you first see a penguin and a giant turtle. Any time after its just kinda, meh.
Nice place and all the animals and fish seem well taken care of and photogenic.
Best aquarium in the area.. and the only one lol nothing else more needs to be said. If you love sea it's definitely a go to
I think it's best if you go to the other than doing and I cry because it's best and more animals nearest wreckage that our hats and I also get healthy soon because I hope so beautiful there always just set them free into their own beautiful ways I love them no matter what I always love animals anyway so anyways just kind of something I like to do I study animals all the time so then I know what their capabilities will do so that means I will be able to teach in a crematorium any place
It was just okay. If I go back, it would just so that I can experience the movies.
Good place for kids although it was small Area wise. We have good time in summer. Make sure to watch the show. We got good deal on Groupon pass.
The sea life is very I interesting. Myrtle the turtle's size is amazing. There is an octopus. There are penguins. Two different areas of touch tanks are also available. A bit pricey, but we had a library discount. It doesn't take all day. I'd say it took us about 4.5 hours to see it.
The New England Aquarium is a world-renowned visitor attraction located in Boston, Massachusetts. With over 1.3 million visitors annually, it is one of the most popular destinations in the city and a major public education resource.
Founded in 1969, the New England Aquarium has been dedicated to promoting ocean conservation and marine research for over five decades. The aquarium's mission is to inspire visitors to protect and conserve our oceans through education, research, and advocacy.
One of the main attractions at the New England Aquarium is its Giant Ocean Tank. This massive cylindrical tank stands at four stories tall and holds over 200,000 gallons of water. Visitors can observe a variety of marine life up close as they swim around this impressive exhibit.
In addition to the Giant Ocean Tank, there are many other exhibits that showcase different aspects of marine life. The Amazon Rainforest exhibit features freshwater fish from South America while the Edge of the Sea exhibit highlights creatures that live along rocky shorelines.
The aquarium also offers various educational programs for visitors of all ages. From school field trips to summer camps and even adult workshops, there are plenty of opportunities to learn about marine science and conservation.
For those interested in getting involved with ocean conservation efforts themselves, there are several volunteer opportunities available at the aquarium. Volunteers can assist with animal care or help educate visitors about ocean conservation issues.
Overall, visiting the New England Aquarium is an unforgettable experience that combines entertainment with education and promotes awareness about our planet's oceans. Whether you're a local resident or just passing through Boston on vacation, be sure to add this amazing attraction to your itinerary!
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