Smallmouth grunts swim in the Giant Ocean Tank

Let's Take Action for the Ocean Together

A habitable planet needs a healthy ocean. A healthy ocean needs all of us.

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Plan Your Aquarium Visit

Today’s hours: 9:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m.

Today’s hours: 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Today’s hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Today’s hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Today’s hours: Closed for the Holiday

Today’s hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Today’s hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

A visitor at the Harbor Seal Exhibit at the New England Aquarium
A visitor at the Harbor Seal Exhibit at the New England Aquarium
Featured Events at the Aquarium
Friday, December 26
Holiday Break at the Aquarium

Join us 12/26 through 1/4 for shark-themed programming and winter treats on the plaza!

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Monday, December 29
Ice Sculpture Carving

From 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Central Wharf Plaza

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FREE
Wednesday, December 31
Boston Harbor Now’s Waterfront Ice Sculpture Stroll

Located on Central Wharf Plaza from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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FREE
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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.

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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.

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