The Aquarium provides educational resources and activities for teachers, families, kids, and adults. Explore all that we have to offer.
For Schools and Groups
Discover programs available at the Aquarium or in your classroom.
Make learning fun and unforgettable with programs on local marine life and habitats, developing science skills, and encouraging a stronger science identity.
For Families and Teens
Explore learning opportunities for all ages.
Search by age group to find learning opportunities for all ages, including classes for toddlers with their parents and volunteer programs for teens.
For Teachers
Discover resources for you and your classroom.
From professional development workshops to teaching materials on loan, get the tools you need to make ocean education engaging, inspiring, and informative for your students.
Latest Blog Posts
So How Old Is Myrtle?
A resident at the New England Aquarium since 1970, Myrtle the green sea turtle could show researchers about how long sea turtles live!
Get the AnswerDangers of Offshore Oil and Gas Development
A panel of experts at the Protect Our Coasts event at the Aquarium warned that offshore oil and gas development is bad for the environment and bad for New England.
Learn MoreExperience the Science of Sharks Exhibit
Our exhibit dives deep into the world of sharks with piles of juicy shark facts, engaging interviews with our scientists, stunning images by National Geographic photographer Brian Skerry, and more!
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Programs and Classes
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AmbassadorsTeens help with habitat cleanup and citizen science in our service-learning program for teens.
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Sea
SquirtsExplore the deep sea and discover how fish are just like you and me. Now enrolling for 2019 programs.
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Professional Development for Teachers
See our lineup of spring and summer educator workshops focusing on climate science and STEAM.
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