Events and Programs

Lecture Series panel discussion
Lecture Series panel discussion Photo: Allegro Photography
Our events and programs promote discovery and instill a sense of wonder for ocean animals and habitats. By coming together to share information and ideas, we can make a vital and vibrant ocean possible.
LOWELL LECTURE SERIES

Greenland Ice Cores Tell Tales of Past Sea Level Change

On October 23 at 6:30 p.m., join the New England Aquarium’s Lowell Lecture Series and the Lorenz Center of the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at MIT for the John H. Carlson Lecture featuring Dr. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen, a professor of physics of ice, climate, and Earth at the Niels Bohr Institute at the University of Copenhagen.

Dorothe Dahl-Jensen
Dorothe Dahl-Jensen
SPECIAL ACTIVATION

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour

Now through December 14, Aquarium visitors will have the opportunity to explore the wonders of aquatic life with the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour. Learn more about the real-world animals that reside in the Aquarium alongside familiar characters from the game. This experience is free with your Aquarium admission ticket.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons is coming to the New England Aquarium
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is coming to the New England Aquarium Photo: Nintendo
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

Experience the Atlantic Harbor Seals Like Never Before

Join our trainers for an exclusive inside-the-exhibit visit with our Atlantic harbor seals! Choose between a meet and greet or art-making session. You’ll learn about the harbor seals’ biology, their habitat, how we care for them, and the methods we use to communicate.

Harbor Seal Encounter
Harbor Seal Encounter

Lowell Lecture Series at the New England Aquarium

With the support of the Lowell Institute, our lecture series offers access to acclaimed experts—including, scientists, environmental writers, photographers, and others—who present on marine conservation and science-themed topics at no cost.

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