Please note: We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee entry, as we do sell out during Massachusetts school vacation week (February 15th through 23rd).

Exploration Station

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

Know Before You Go

Aquarium educators can be found facilitating different activities in the Exploration Station throughout the day, including storytime, but visitors are welcome to explore the space on their own, too.

Though the space is designed to support our young learners, anyone is welcome! The Exploration Station can provide moments of quiet and rest among the busy exhibit galleries.
Sit in a comfy beanbag and read a book, build a structure with fish blocks, or play with our sensory-friendly elements.

Animals at the Aquarium

Take a Look Around

The Community Wall displays art created by visitors Photo: Vanessa Kahn
A young visitor explores sensory activities Photo: Marisa Bernal
A reading nook allows visitors to learn more from ocean-themed books Photo: Vanessa Kahn
A visitor participates in an activity at Exploration Station Photo: Vanessa Kahn