New England Aquarium -  Helpful Guide for Boston Visitors

 

The central feature of the New England Aquarium is the four-story, 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank (GOT).   

In this Boston Aquarium, On Level 1, you will find the Shark & Ray Touch Tank, Marine Mammal Center, Penguins, and Jellies Exhibit.

On Level 2, you will find the Temperate Water Gallery with the Sea Dragon Exhibit in this famous Boston Aquarium.

On Level 3, you will find Freshwater Gallery, Edge of the Sea Tidepool, Northern Waters Gallery, including a Green Anaconda and Giant Octopus.

On Level 4, you will find the Yawkey Coral Reef Center, Giant Ocean Tank, where you can see the Giant Green Sea Turtle.

At New England Aquarium Boston for an additional fee:

- You can see an IMAX film,

- Have an animal encounter where you can feed the animals or touch a seal, or

- Take a whale-watching cruise.

More information is below in this New England Aquarium Boston Travel Guide for Visitors.

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Address

 

1 Central Wharf,  Boston   MA 02110

Open Hours and Admission Fee

New England Aquarium Open Hours:

Boston Aquarium Hours are -

Fall / Winter Hours
Sep 1 – Jun 30
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Summer Hours
Jul 1 – Aug 31
Sunday – Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday – Saturday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

This Boston Aquarium is Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

New England Aquarium opens at noon on New Year's Day.

New England Aquarium Tickets:

This Boston Aquarium Ticket can be purchased at the ticket counter when you arrive there or Online


New England Aquarium Admission - $27.95
from: Viator


Boston Multi-Attraction Discount Tickets:

If you are visiting multiple attractions in Boston, purchase a City Pass.

City Pass combines the popular attractions in Boston with a discount.

Getting to New England Aquarium in Boston

By Boston "T" (Subway/Train) to New England Aquarium:

Blue Line T:

- Take the Blue Line inbound to the Aquarium station and walk toward the water (less than 5 minutes).  

  If needed, transfer to Blue line as all other subway lines connect to the Blue Line.

  Blue Line T has the closest Stop for this Boston Aquarium.

Orange Line T: 

- If taking the Orange Line T, then get off at State station

- Walk towards the water and walk about 10 minutes to reach New England Aquarium Boston

Green Line T:

- If taking the Greenline T, then get off at Government Center station

- Walkabout 10-minutes on State Street to reach New England Aquarium Boston

Red Line T:

- If taking the Red Line T, then exit on the South Station stop

- Walk 15-minutes on Atlantic Avenue (North-East) and turn right in Milk St to reach New England Aquarium in Boston


Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - $41.95
from: Viator

Recommendations and Tips for visiting New England Aquarium Boston

Tips for visiting New England Aquarium in Boston:

- Visit to New England Aquarium Boston can take as little as an hour or more, depending on your interest.  

- You can combine a visit to this Boston Aquarium with

   - Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum,

   - Greenway Carousel at The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grove,

   - USS Constitution Museum, and

   - Institute of Contemporary Art

- Pack a picnic lunch and water.  There are picnic tables available in the Aquarium Cafe.
 
- Avoid peak times.  Go early when they open at 9 am to get the best view of Myrtle the Green Sea turtle.

- Boston Waterfront is about 40 miles along the Boston harbor with eclectic neighborhoods which have

   - a walkway (Harbor Walk ) along the water,

   - museums,

   - parks, shops, hotels, boating, food truck (Greenway), and restaurants.  

-  There are two sections of the Waterfront in Boston. The Bass River separates the sections.    

   The older section is located near Downtown Boston.  Some attractions in the area include:

   • Commuter and tour boats (a ferry ride from Long Wharf takes you to Georges or Spectacle Island. Georges is home to a Civil War-era fort)

   • New England Aquarium

   • Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
 
    The newer waterfront is located near South Boston.  Some attractions in the area include:

    • Fan Pier Park

    • Children's Museum

    • World Trade Center

The area near the Aquarium is a major tourist center for the Duck Tours,  Trolley Hop on Hop off tours, and cruises.

 

Website

 

Visit the Official New England Aquarium Website for more information
New England Aquarium Admission - $27.95

Discover thousands of marine animals at the New England Aquarium! Meet green sea turtles and blue penguins, and watch seals and sea lions at play. See the new 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank with a vibrant Caribbean coral reef teeming with hundreds of tropical fish. You can also catch an IMAX film on the largest screen in New England!


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