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.
| Associate | Patron | Ambassador | Ocean Explorer | Conservation Society Contributer | Conservation Society Supporter | |
| Yearly membership cost | $75 | $125 | $175 | $250 | $500 - $999 | $1,000 - $1,499 |
| Free unlimited admission and express entry | 1 member + 1 guest | 1 member + 3 guests | 1 member + 5 guests |
1 member + 7 guests | 1 member + 7 guests | 1 member + 7 guests |
| Free IMAX passes** | none | 2 passes | 4 passes | 6 passes | 6 passes | 6 passes |
| 10% off Harbor View Café and Gift Shop | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Area parking discounts | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| IMAX® and Whale Watch discounts | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Educational and camp discounts | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Members-only events | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Monthly member magazine | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Kids birthday parties*** | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Dive Club membership | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 | $15 |
| Discounted admission for other members* of your party | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Recognition in Annual Report | no | no | no | no | yes | yes |
| Semi-annual early opening hours | no | no | no | no | no | yes |
| Invitations to exclusive special events | no | no | no | no | no | yes |
*Discount ticket prices are as follows:
General admission with discount is $18.85
Admission for children ages 3-11 with discount is $11.65
Admission for Seniors and College students with discount is $17.05
**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 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