The Corporate Partner Program offers organizations the opportunity to enjoy the Aquarium and express support for our global and our programs in science education, aquatic conservation and research. Corporate partners, both corporate sponsors and corporate members, enjoy a variety of benefits including an outstanding corporate member and sponsor benefits package, visibility, recognition, and advertising opportunities, co-marketing and more.

Visibility and Recognition for Your Organization  

The centerpiece of Boston’s waterfront, the New England Aquarium is host to over 1.3 million visitors each year, and the Aquarium’s Harbor Walk and Central Wharf Plaza are visited by another 3 to 5 million people annually. Partnering with the Aquarium offers your organization an opportunity to co-brand with one of the most respected entertainment, conservation and research organizations in the country. It also provides unsurpassed visibility and brand recognition in one of the most dynamic regions in the country. Finally, through publications, admission ticket backs, special promotions and marketing opportunities, partnering with the Aquarium can make an impression on hundreds of thousands of people each year. This is an excellent way to build visibility with clients, potential customers, and employees.

Get Involved

Corporate partners enjoy a variety of benefits including passes, IMAX tickets, behind the scenes tours, and corporate functions at the Aquarium, as well as marketing and branding opportunities and visibility at the Aquarium and on our web site.  Many programs and marketing opportunities can be tailored to your organization's strategy. There are multiple partnership levels with varying levels of benefits, as well as the opportunity to upgrade your membership. You will automatically receive the corporate partners newsletter. You can also see a listing of our current corporate partners.

Corporate Membership

If your organization is interested in receiving an outstanding membership benefit package while supporting the Aquarium’s core mission and ongoing programs, the Corporate Membership program is for you. The program offers a generous package of member benefits — including one-time-use passes to the Aquarium for your employees or customers, tickets to the Simons IMAX Theatre, behind-the-scenes tours, Executive Family Memberships and more. Learn more about the Aquarium's package options and partnership levels.

Corporate Sponsorship

As the only Boston-based cultural organization whose mission focuses primarily on the environment, the Aquarium offers one of the most diverse and targeted sponsorship investment programs available.  Strategic philanthropy guides all of our corporate partnerships; whether your goal is community outreach and involvement, support for global ocean conservation, increased brand recognition, cause marketing or client entertainment, we can create customized programs that are aligned with the goals of your organization.

Corporate Visibility, Advertising and Marketing Programs

If your goal is to target a highly educated and high income demographic, the Aquarium has numerous programs to offer.  Opportunities include the twice-yearly theme-based marketing programs, advertising opportunities in the Aquarium’s publications, on the daily schedule or on ticket-backs, as well as sponsorship of specific exhibits, the IMAX films, and more.  If you are looking to reach an environmentally conscious audience, sponsorship of the annual Future Leaders for a Blue Planet Corporate Conservation Night program may be the perfect fit. Cause-marketing partnerships are also available in a variety of areas.

Permanent Recognition Programs

If your organization would like to make a long-term commitment to the Aquarium and to the community, there are leadership-level investment opportunities for organizations and individuals to become a part of the Aquarium on a long-term basis. Whether your goal is to support a specific exhibit or program or for a long term high-visibility partnership, the Aquarium has several exciting possibilities to consider.

Core Program Sponsorship

If you are interested in showing your support for our core mission programs, the Aquarium offers opportunities for your organization to join us as a Corporate Conservation Partner.  Companies can sponsor specific programs such as, for example, the Marine Animal Rescue Team, penguin conservation, the North Atlantic Right Whale research team or the Phoenix Island Protected Area. Aquarium staff will work closely with you to identify the program that’s best aligned with your corporate social responsibility goals and objectives.    

Corporate Philanthropy

If your goal is to make a difference by providing opportunities and unique experiences for children in need and inner-city youth, the Aquarium has a variety of programs to offer.  Corporate and foundation support is vital to the Aquarium’s education programs which reach over 150,000 children every year.  Special programs include school or community outreach programs, teen internships, free-to-learn Aquarium visits, scholarships for Harbor Discoveries Summer Camp and much more.

Client Entertainment

If you want to find a partner organization where you can not only demonstrate your commitment to the environment but also host your employees, customers, and clients with special events, company outings and unique dining experiences, the Aquarium has a program for you. With our spectacular waterfront location and rooms to host from 25 to 1,500 people, the Aquarium’s expert event staff will help you plan the perfect outing.  All Corporate Partners receive discounted or free venue rentals.

To learn more about any of these programs, please contact Jen Farnsworth, Director of Corporate Relations, at 617-226-2180 or jfarnsworth@neaq.org.

To learn more about becoming a Corporate Member, please contact Whitney Clifford, Corporate Relations Coordinator, at 617-742-6029 or wclifford@neaq.org.