Please note: The Atlantic harbor seals will temporarily be off exhibit while we improve their habitat for their comfort and well-being.
Let's Take Action for the Ocean Together
A habitable planet needs a healthy ocean. A healthy ocean needs all of us.
Plan Your Aquarium Visit
Today’s hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Featured Events at the Aquarium
Sunken Pumpkins
Wear your costume and hunt for “sunken” jack-o-lanterns hidden throughout the exhibits
Boston Family Days
Boston students enrolled in grades K-12 or Boston Pre-K get free admission
Member Evening
Extended Aquarium hours exclusively for members from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
Let's Take Action for the Ocean Together
There are lots of ways to join us in protecting the blue planet. Becoming a member, volunteering, advocating, or attending events are just a few. Engage with us!
Meet Our Animals
There are thousands of aquatic animals to visit at the Aquarium—from the African penguins to Myrtle the green sea turtle and the California sea lions. Here are a few of the animals that await you at the New England Aquarium.
Conservation and Research
The science we conduct in the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life, our dedicated research arm, informs all of our work to protect the blue planet.
Research That Drives Action
The Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life is the Aquarium’s dedicated research arm that uses marine science to protect animals and help others use the ocean responsibly.
Aquarium News and Stories
See updates from the New England Aquarium’s work on Central Wharf and around the globe.
