Please note: The Gift Shop and Harbor View Café are closed for renovations until mid-November. A temporary gift shop is located on the third floor (Aquarium admission required for entry). Learn more about on-site dining options here.
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. - 5:00 p.m.
Featured Events at the Aquarium
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour
Running from September 21 to December 14, 2024.
FREEBoston Public School Sundays
On the first and second Sunday of each month, BPS students and their families receive free admission
FREEIndigenous Women's Healing Empowerment
With the North American Indian Center of Boston, 5:00 p.m. at the Simons Theatre
FREE
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.
