New England Aquarium Reviews

Over crowded. Probably breaking fire codes left and right

Its a great place to go with the family there's a lot of great things to watch with the kids

Way OVERCROWDED, OVERPRICED. LONG LINES CAUSED BY PICTURE TAKING. NEVER AGAIN. PARKING 40 DOLLAR RIP OFF WASTE OF A DAY

Always an interesting time. I brought myself and a date there a few days ago (they have a military discount) and am really regretting not getting a membership as I was halfway there, and would totally go back myself and with others. The tank in the middle is an amazing thing to absorb as you walk up the spiral way around it, and looking across its top os a wonderful finale to that trip. So much to experience and see here. Their Ray tank is one of the coolest things I have experienced in a long time; dozens of incredibly soft rays play around your hands, allowing you to basically pet their backs as they glide past your hands. I love those little guys!

Came on a busy day but totally worth the trip. Seal show was excellent, staff was very professional and the displays are unique.

Didn't take long to get through, but the sea lions were great

Fun place to visit and see the penguins and sea lions. Located in one of the best spots in the city, the aquarium is a must visit for any Boston trip.

It is not bad, though a bit compact. The central tank could be bigger for the animals there.

Amazing place. They have penguins the giant sea turtles , sea lions , electric eels, piranhas and many more fascinating sea creatures.

I love New England Aquarium theirs lots of Animals to see and alot of fun stuff
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The place is worth visiting, the highlight is the central aquarium with a ramp that allows you to reach the top and see several species: fish, turtle sharks. There is also the stingray tank, where you can touch them and photograph in the water.

Definitely don't go on a Saturday or Friday afternoon. Stick to the week days. And get a triple A membership if u cannot do the library card deal you'll save a ton of money. The wait in line isn't so bad just long, the inside kinda smells but I mean it's an aquarium! The bathroom smelled so bad but lots of traffic to can't be helped too much. Very clean for the human traffic it gets. Small exhibits but lots of them. The penguins and seals are the main attractions. Don't bother buying tickets online y wont be able to get any discounts and when you call you only get the automated system. Better just to wait in line and save with the discounts. Overall a cute and clean aquarium. Also, don't pay the outrageous price for parking... If you can find a quiet side streak and pay at the meter...youll save yourself about $30. A little bit of a walk but not a big deal. The IMAX theater is also separate from the main aquarium building but helps keep the main bulk of people spread out. If youre looking to save.. Try either the AAA discount, get a membership at the aquarium if you plan on going alot, buy the GoBoston card, or if you are a regular in the area, go get a library card. You can either get free tickets if you book ahead of time or $10 tickets for up to 4 people. You book them at a certain area, pick them up, and when your done at the aquarium bring them back.

Pricey but a great place for the kids. Cheap to get in if you have a wic or debt card

Thank you for being so wheelchair accessible
Great time

I loved the exhibitions, the animals and everything related to wildlife. My only "critique" are the prices of the cafe and the store...damn not even Disney! I wanted to bring gifts to my family back in Puerto Rico but those prices!! Too much. And for the food, literally spent almost $30 for a burger when for like 75% less I paid for a entre and soda on a restuarant like two blocks away from the aquarium

Amazing place, my kids loved it the experience that touch the turtles!

It s always a fun time here! I have gone as a child, brought the older kids here and now my youngest sons first trip was New Years Day. We bought a membership, so we will be back more this year!

Mom and Daughters first time at the Aquarium. They loved it!

Very nice museum, especially for kids. Large variety of sea life, courteous guides, all in the Boston Marina. Nice view of the city.

Kids loved it and there was a lot to see. We had a great day there!

Wonderful place to learn, enjoy, take children, take yourself!!

I love this aquarium! I have been there a lot since I was a kid and I have been volunteering now for 7 months. I love it and I love all their conservation education efforts.

My son and have a membership and go here quite often. There are a lot of things to do, you can even pat the Stingrays!

Fun aquarium with various education demonstrations by knowledgeable staff. Penguins and Fur Seals were especially delightful!

We enjoyed this aquarium at a stand-up party reserved by the society. It was the second time, but the aquarium while eating while walking around the corridor is the best. The equipment is getting a little old.

I enjoyed a dinner party in the aquarium arranged by the international conference.Despite it was the second time, it was quite exciting to look around the aquarium with taking foods along the spiral. Unfortunately, it is fading down recently.

Awesome experience for my 1 year old, even with the massive crowds. Buy tickets online and skip the line.

Great Aquarium with a large array of animals! A little pricey though.

Must visit in Boston. I went by appointment and loved it!

A very nice place to enjoy with friends and family watching the different marine species

Great fun for the family, very pretty and informative exhibits. Great location with plenty to do on a vacation

Small but well managed aquarium. My daughter has delighted in coming here for many years. The lecture series offered is a true gem.

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It was ok just very crowded didn't stay long because I have 2 toddler boys who were in strollers and they couldn't see anything

It was very cool a great place to bring kids but a little hard to find things, as well seems pretty dangerous.

Just an aquarium. What would you expect. Plenty of beautiful fish and corals. Main tank in the center, a few floors high/deep, surrounded by a ramp to walk all the way up/down. Around, on the floors, separate aquaria. Exhibition with penguins, sea lions, and also stingrays that can be touched-quite a fun.

It was too busy when we went and bit confusing in directions

Great to visit especially skipping the queue with the Boston Go Card

Plenty to see here so plan for a whale day . Dress casual so turtle necks are a okay. OMC !! You can enjoy the entire day if you had the seal for it . I had been herring about this place for a long time. Apologies for my joke it was a pile of carp.but never trust unlicensed puns only believe in o fish al ones.so keep clam and enjoy it's fintastic place to visit

Enjoyable family experience. Easily accessible with free parking. One of their highlights is their Baluga whale outdoor water area where whales are displayed and happily romp around. They do grooming performances as well. Great place for family outing.

Went with a toddler. It was the perfect size. Not too much but enough that the adults weren't bored. Loved the huge central tank with a walkway leading all the way from bottom to top.

1st time here Megan and Sierra explained my military discount and walked me through the process...huge place of fun and amazement!!!

A very nice Acqarium, neatly maintained. Complete variety of sea species are available. Children love to see it. Elders can see species which have not been seen earlier.

Great aquarium. If you're going to go twice in one year, get the membership. It's cheaper, and gives you the opportunity to get there an hour early a few times a year. When the place is empty of people it's such a cool expeirence.

Beautiful, the Exhibitions are fantastic, good time for all ages.

You can not leave Boston without visiting this place

While it's a neat place to take the kids, the admission price is horrible and, in my opinion, not worth it. If you're with a child who is under 7 or 8, they are going to get bored within 20-30 minutes. And in reality, you could probably view the entire aquarium in that time frame, especially with a fast child.

So you're essentially paying nearly $40 per person, to see fish for 20 minutes.

Negative opinion aside, it is a very nice place, but not worth the admission price.

NIce place for kids. Although a bit small collection than my expectation.