Nearby Parking

While the Aquarium does not own or operate any parking garages, there are five parking garages within 0.3 miles of the Aquarium. See the map above or the list below for a complete list. The Harbor Garage is the closest parking option and provides discounted validated rates only for Aquarium members, Whale Watch visitors, and Simons Theatre patrons after 4:30 p.m. Validation is good for up to 8 hours during the day and up to 4 hours with a Simons Theatre ticket. Validation is given ONLY at the Aquarium Membership Desk or Simons Theatre.

Less expensive parking is available in the area, especially on weekends and holidays. Parking also can be booked in advance at several nearby garages through Spot HERO. Click here for more details on reserving a space.

Handicap accessible vehicles, please use this Aquarium parking sheet to find parking near MBTA stations and verify garage clearance.

Facilities and Garages

The Aquarium does not own any parking facilities. Click on the map above and links below for directions and more details about each garage. Parking coupons and stamps for eligible visitors are available at the Information Desk on the first level of the Aquarium.

  1. Bus Parking

    1. Click here for bus parking

     

    School groups should review the special instructions for bus parking near the Aquarium.

  2. 0.1 mile away

    Harbor Garage

    No Validation:
    $40 (over 80 minutes) every day.

    Validation for Members Only:
    $30 for up to 8 hours every day.

    Simons Theatre Only:
    Weekdays after 4:30 p.m., with Simons Theatre ticket: $10 (up to 4 hours, evening theater rate does not apply to special events), weekends $10 (only after 4:30 p.m., with Simons Theatre ticket, up to 4 hours, evening theater rate does not apply to special events).

    Whale Watch:
    Weekdays $28 (up to 8 hours), weekends $28 (up to 8 hours).

    Validation available for Whale Watch patrons who take a ticket only. Do not pre-pay with credit card upon entering the garage.

  3. 0.2 mile away

    Rowes Wharf

    Price with no validation:
    Weekdays $42, weekends $18

    Price with validation:
    Weekdays $28, weekends $16

    Contact: 617-439-0328

  4. 0.2 mile away

    75 State Street

    Price with no validation:
    Weekdays $42, weekends $18

    Price with validation:
    Weekday entry before 5 p.m. $39, entry after 5 p.m. $15, weekends $15

    Validated online weekday price is $39 when booked at 75statestreetgarage.com

    Contact: 617-443-2817
    Entrance at 5 Broad Street

  5. 0.3 mile away

    Garage at Post Office Square

    Price with no validation on your ticket:
    Enter before 4 p.m. $40, after 4 p.m. $9, weekend $9

    Price with validated ticket:
    Weekday entry before 4 p.m. $36, entry after 4 p.m. $8.10, weekends $8.10

    Contact: 617-423-1430
    Zero Post Office Square

  6. 0.3 mile away

    International Place

    Price with no validation on your ticket:
    Weekday entry before 4:30 p.m. $41 (max.)
    After 4:30 p.m. $14
    Weekends $14

    Price with validated ticket:
    No Validation for entry before 4:30 p.m.
    Weekday entry after 4:30 p.m $10
    Saturdays-Sundays 6:30 a.m.-6:30 a.m. $10

    Contact: 617-330-5243