Exhibits Archive - New England Aquarium

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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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Amazon Rainforest

Take an expedition to the Amazon rainforest without leaving Boston.

Blue Planet Action Center

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

Giant Ocean Tank

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

See caption below — 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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Gulf of Maine

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

New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center

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

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.

Science of Sharks

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

Sea Jellies

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

Seadragons

See if you can spot the weedy seadragons as they blend in with the seagrass of their temperate reef habitat.

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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.

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.