On Wednesday, November 13, The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank will be closed until 10:30 a.m. for routine animal care.
Attention: The elevators will be down from November 15 to 27 for maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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.
Member Updates
On behalf of our entire Aquarium family, thank you so much for your continued support. Here, you’ll find updates for our members.
Membership Card Update: In a conscious effort to live blue and reduce our plastic use, we are implementing a membership card that is more environmentally friendly. The new cards are printed on Certified Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) paper using soy ink and less plastic. Additionally, the new cards will be faster to produce, which allows us to provide membership cards to new and renewing members in a more timely manner.
Visiting as a Member
Members gain immediate entry to the Aquarium after checking in at the Information Desk—no need to wait in the ticket scanning line.
Please note:
Because membership materials may take 4-6 weeks to arrive, if you would like to visit the Aquarium within 48 hours of becoming a member, we recommend first purchasing Aquarium tickets online and then applying the cost of the tickets towards your purchase of a membership onsite at the Information Desk (in the lobby) at the end of your visit.
If the admission/ticket credit is not completed onsite, visitors can apply the cost towards a membership via phone up to 3 days following the ticket date by calling our Reservations Department at 617-973-5206.
Member Events
Member Evenings
Extended hours exclusively for members from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, January 24, 2024
- Wednesday, March 27, 2024
- Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- Wednesday, September 18, 2024
- Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Member Mornings
9:00 a.m. and 9:20 a.m. visiting slots reserved for members.
- Sunday, March 17, 2024
- Sunday, April 28, 2024
- Sunday, October 20, 2024
- Sunday, December 15, 2024
Boo-quarium: Halloween Celebration Exclusively for Members
Thursday, October 24 from 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Member Discounts
- Discounted Aquarium admission for additional guests (10%)*
- Discounted dining and gift shop purchases (10%)
- Discounted Aquarium Whale Watch tickets (20%)*
- Discounted Animal Encounters and behind-the-scenes tours, pending availability (10%)
- Discounted parking at several nearby facilities (check local parking options)
Membership Renewal
If you are interested in renewing your membership online, please complete this form.
If you are interested in auto renewal, read all about our auto renew program and download your annulment form.
Blue Magazine
blue is our supporter magazine with feature articles on ocean conservation and research, and unique stories about the Aquarium. Explore past issues here.
Protecting the Blue Planet
Not only does your membership get you access to the Aquarium and exclusive member benefits, but your support as a member helps to power our research and conservation work here at Central Wharf and around the world.
