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.

Registration is requested. All programs start at 7 p.m. in the Aquarium’s Simons Theatre unless otherwise noted. Programs last approximately one hour. Most lectures are recorded and available for viewing on the New England Aquarium YouTube channel.

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Founded in 1836 with a mission to inform the populace regardless of gender, race, or economic status, the Lowell Institute has reached thousands of Boston-area residents by sponsoring free public lectures and other educational programs.