Exhibits Archive - New England Aquarium

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.

Explore Some of Our Most Popular Exhibits

From the largest shark and ray touch tank on the East Coast to the Giant Ocean Tank and so much more, New England Aquarium exhibits and educational experiences promote discovery and instill a sense of wonder for ocean animals and habitats.

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Red-bellied Piranha

Amazon Rainforest

Take an expedition to the Amazon rainforest without leaving Boston.

Blue Planet Action Center

Blue Planet Action Center

Explore global initiatives and data-driven solutions for ocean conservation.

Myrtle the green sea turtle

Giant Ocean Tank

This four-story exhibit features Myrtle the green sea turtle and hundreds of other Caribbean reef animals.

See caption below — Kids enjoy the Indo-Pacific Coral Reef

Indo-Pacific Coral Reef

Meet the diverse tropical residents of the “rainforests of the sea.” Indo-Pacific coral reefs support about 3,000 species of fish!

Common tern

Gulf of Maine

Gain a fresh perspective on this essential ecosystem in our own backyard.

California Sea Lion

New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center

Watch limber California sea lions fly through the water and at play in this open-air exhibit space.

Giant Pacific Octopus

Olympic Coast

Discover the marine life of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, including anemones and the giant Pacific octopus.

African penguin on exhibit at the New England Aquarium

Penguin Colony

The Aquarium is home to around 50 African and southern rockhopper penguins.

Epaulette shark

Science of Sharks

Explore the incredible adaptations of sharks and the scientific work our researchers do to aid the survival of these species.

sea nettles

Sea Jellies

Get mesmerized by the sea jellies gracefully floating and free-swimming.

Shark and Ray Touch Tank

Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank

Get up close to cownose rays, Atlantic rays, and epaulette sharks while learning about their vital coastal habitats.

Dwarf seahorses

Yawkey Coral Reef Center

At the top of the Giant Ocean Tank, the Yawkey Coral Reef Center offers intimate views of fascinating coral reef inhabitants.

A close up of the Aquarium's visitor map illustration

Aquarium Map

Review a PDF version of our map before your visit.

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