The Aquarium Lecture Series is presented free to the public through the generosity of the Lowell Institute, which has been providing funding for free public lectures at universities and museums since 1836.
Since 1972, the Aquarium has been providing free lectures and films by scientists, environmental writers, photographers, and others. Lectures are free and open to the public.
All programs are held in the Aquarium’s Simons Theatre unless otherwise noted. Most lectures are recorded and available for viewing on the New England Aquarium YouTube channel.
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