Please note: We strongly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance to guarantee entry, as we do sell out on weekends and during school vacation week (April 15–19). A limited number of tickets will be available onsite for walk-up purchases when we open at 9:00.
Let's Take Action for the Ocean Together
A habitable planet needs a healthy ocean. A healthy ocean needs all of us.
Plan Your Aquarium Visit
Today’s hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Featured Events at the Aquarium
Ocean Paradise 3D
Daily, 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and Weekends at 5:00 p.m. in the Simons Theatre
Massachusetts Right Whale Day
Join us on the plaza as we celebrate the second annual Massachusetts Right Whale Day.
FREEA Legacy of the Ocean
With renowned explorer and filmmaker Philippe Cousteau, 6:30 p.m. at the Simons Theatre
FREEMeet Our Animals
There are thousands of aquatic animals to visit at the Aquarium—from the African penguins to Myrtle the green sea turtle and the California sea lions. Here are a few of the animals that await you at the New England Aquarium.
Conservation and Research
The science we conduct through our dedicated research arm informs all of our work to protect the blue planet.
Aquarium News and Stories
See updates from the New England Aquarium’s work on Central Wharf and around the globe.