20100216

Get the kids out of the cold and into a tropical IMAX adventure!

Catch The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D! Bring the kids, head south to this tropical paradise only at the Simons IMAX Theatre. Sea turtles, surfers and sunshine - there's something for everyone in this family-friendly 3D adventure! Here's a taste of what awaits you on the largest screen in New England:

Daily showings at 11 am, 1 pm 4 pm and 6 pm throughout vacation week!

Swim with sea turtles, humpback whales, sharks and schools of fish in the captivating coastal reefs of Tahiti. Watch the world's best surfers take on wild waves, and see how young beginners learn this beloved Tahitian pastime. Soak in spectacular underwater 3D images and learn the science secrets behind the biggest waves on Earth.

Surf on over for tickets and show times!

Labels: school vacation, The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D

20091221

Hopping in for the Holidays

The Aquarium is preparing a very special gift for visitors this holiday season—six rockhopper penguins! The group road tripped it to Boston from their former home at Sea World in Orlando last month. They are now undergoing a routine quarantine period behind the scenes. After healthy check-ups, the group of six females are making their formal debut December 22. Visitors are invited to watch as they hop into their new home at the Aquarium's penguin exhibit.

The celebration continues the following week with the first ice sculpture of First Night, Boston's new year celebration. Six larger-than-life rockhoppers will greet visitors on the Aquarium's plaza. Come visit the newest members of the penguin colony (both icy and feathered) during December school vacation week!

Labels: celebration, First Night, rockhopper penguins, school vacation