You can buy your membership online or at the time of your visit. Gift memberships are also available. Read more about our membership benefits, call (617) 973-6555 or email members@neaq.org with any questions.
| Individual | Couple/Family | Quartermaster | Master Mariner | Friend of the Aquarium | |
| Yearly membership cost | $50 | $100 | $115 | $150 | $250 |
| Free unlimited admission and express entry | 1 member | 1 + 3 guests or household* |
1 + 5 guests or household* +2 guests |
1 + 9 guests or household* +6 guests |
1 + 11 guests or household* +8 guests |
| Free IMAX passes** | none | none | 2 passes | 4 passes | 6 passes |
| 10% off Harbor View Café and Gift Shop | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Area parking discounts | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| IMAX® and Whale Watch discounts | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Educational and camp discounts | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Members-only events | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Monthly member magazine | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Kids birthday parties*** | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Dive Club membership | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Exclusive behind-the-scenes tour passes | - | - | - | - | 2 passes |
| Additional invitations to lectures and film previews | - | - | - | - | - |
| Additional special previews and invitations | - | - | - | - | - |
| Annual appreciation event | - | - | - | - | - |
*Household is defined as one or two adult members and their children under age 18.
**IMAX passes are redeemable for the equivalent number of free tickets. Lost, misplaced or expired passes will not be reissued. Certain restrictions apply.
***Birthday party hosting is available for Aquarium members only. Dates subject to availability. Additional cost per child applies.
****For information about higher levels of giving through the Conservation Society or the Navigator Society, please contact the Development Office at 617-973-0295.
Gold Card Members
Support the Aquarium through membership for five or more consecutive years and become one of our premier members. Gold Card Members receive all the benefits of their selected level of membership, plus
- Invitations to selected IMAX film premieres at the Simons IMAX® Theater
- A 15% discount at the Gift Shop and Harbor View Café