Exhibits

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Explore Some of Our Most Popular Exhibits

From the largest shark and ray touch tank on the East Coast to the Giant Ocean Tank and so much more, New England Aquarium exhibits and educational experiences promote discovery and instill a sense of wonder for ocean animals and habitats.

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Red-bellied Piranha

Amazon Rainforest

Take an expedition to the Amazon rainforest without leaving Boston.

Blue Planet Action Center

Blue Planet Action Center

Explore global initiatives and data-driven solutions for ocean conservation.

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Exploration Station

Created with some of our youngest visitors in mind, Exploration Station provides a space for movement, play, and learning.

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Healthy Corals, Healthy Reefs

This live coral exhibit showcases a variety of vibrant coral and fish species native to the Indo-Pacific region.

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Myrtle the green sea turtle

Giant Ocean Tank

This four-story exhibit features Myrtle the green sea turtle and hundreds of other Caribbean reef animals.

Common tern

Gulf of Maine

Gain a fresh perspective on this essential ecosystem in our own backyard.

California Sea Lion

New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center

Watch limber California sea lions fly through the water and at play in this open-air exhibit space.

Giant Pacific Octopus

Olympic Coast

Discover the marine life of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, including anemones and the giant Pacific octopus.

African penguin on exhibit at the New England Aquarium

Penguin Colony

The Aquarium is home to around 50 African and southern rockhopper penguins.

Epaulette shark

Science of Sharks

Explore the incredible adaptations of sharks and the scientific work our researchers do to aid the survival of these species.

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Kids enjoy the Indo-Pacific Coral Reef

Indo-Pacific Coral Reef

Meet the diverse tropical residents of the “rainforests of the sea.” Indo-Pacific coral reefs support about 3,000 species of fish!

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Sea Jellies

Get mesmerized by the sea jellies gracefully floating and free-swimming.

Shark and Ray Touch Tank

Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank

Get up close to cownose rays, Atlantic rays, and epaulette sharks while learning about their vital coastal habitats.

Dwarf seahorses

Yawkey Coral Reef Center

At the top of the Giant Ocean Tank, the Yawkey Coral Reef Center offers intimate views of fascinating coral reef inhabitants.

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Visitor Map

Aquarium Map

Review and print a PDF version of the Aquarium map before your next visit. With four levels of exhibits, there is something for everyone to explore.

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