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Let's Take Action for the Ocean Together
A habitable planet needs a healthy ocean. A healthy ocean needs all of us.
Plan Your Aquarium Visit
Today’s hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Featured Events at the Aquarium
Boston Public Schools Sundays
On the first and second Sunday of the month, the New England Aquarium welcomes BPS students and their families for BPS Sundays.
Arctic: Our Frozen Planet 3D
Daily, 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Simons Theatre
Great White Shark 3D
Daily, 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. on weekends at the Simons Theatre
Let's Take Action for the Ocean Together
There are lots of ways to join us in protecting the blue planet. Becoming a member, volunteering, advocating, or attending events are just a few. Engage with us!
Meet Our Animals
There are thousands of aquatic animals to visit at the Aquarium—from the African penguins to Myrtle the green sea turtle and the California sea lions. Here are a few of the animals that await you at the New England Aquarium.
Conservation and Research
The science we conduct through our dedicated research arm informs all of our work to protect the blue planet.
Research That Drives Action
The Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life is the Aquarium’s dedicated research arm that uses marine science to protect animals and help others use the ocean responsibly.
Aquarium News and Stories
See updates from the New England Aquarium’s work on Central Wharf and around the globe.
