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New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium

Aquarium
Waterfront, Boston
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    Misty E.
    "Coffee and seal watching just may be the perfect remedy."(20 Tips)
    Elena I.
    "Love seeing all the jelly fish and the touch tanks are fun."(11 Tips)
    Ingrid K.
    "Check out the penguin exhibit!!"(7 Tips)
    Tessa R.
    "The new shark and ray touch tank is fantastic!"(5 Tips)
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  • Nick B.heart icon on user image
    Nick BergusAugust 21, 2016
    Lots of fish and other marine life with interesting displays.
  • Tessa R.
    Tessa RosenberryDecember 19, 2011
    The new shark and ray touch tank is fantastic! And the turtles are always worth visiting!
  • Marques S.
    Marques StewartOctober 14, 2014
    The sea Ray exhibit closes 15 before the rest of the aquarium.
  • Adam S.heart icon on user image
    Adam SilvaJuly 11, 2015
    The penguins are the best part! And Myrtle.
  • Robyn R.heart icon on user image
    Robyn RJanuary 27, 2017
    Love the top of the giant tank.
  • Eric M.
    Eric MeyersJuly 30, 2013
    The extra 5 bucks for the IMAX films is totally worth it.
  • Jessica W.heart icon on user image
    Jessica WeissJune 30, 2015
    Nice aquarium, but I found it small for the high price of general admission.
  • Wired
    WiredAugust 9, 2012
    A classic that still entertains kids and adults, located right on Boston’s waterfront. Read more
  • Amy R.heart icon on user image
    Amy RobertsonJuly 1, 2018
    Lovely spiral walkway up a multi story aquarium
  • Lee D.
    Lee DarcyFebruary 18, 2012
    Save time. Order your tix online at home (or like we did, on a smartphone). Bypass the gen admission line!
  • Claretny C.
    Claretny CalzadaMarch 19, 2014
    Beautiful and small Aquarium, the african penguins are just too cute! 🐧
  • James F.
    James FiorentinoJuly 2, 2010
    Say hi to Myrtle, the 550 lb Sea Turtle swimming around in the Giant Ocean Tank. If you can, watch a feeding. She likes Brussel Sprouts!
  • Robby G.
    Robby GrodinSeptember 8, 2013
    Try getting married there. Haven't yet, but I'll let you know at the end of next summer.
  • Jonathanheart icon on user image
    JonathanJune 29, 2015
    It is all about the Penguins here.
  • Tim S.
    Tim SchraepenAugust 14, 2011
    If u are a group of five u are better off getting a membership. U skip the ridiculous line, get cheaper tickets AND get the perks membership brings.
  • Todd T.
    Todd TiltonJuly 31, 2010
    If there is a long line, just go to the imax and buy tickets there and get to see a 3D show for only $6 more! Like a fast pass!
  • David M.
    David M.June 18, 2014
    Great time!!! Great place!!!
  • Simmons College
    Simmons CollegeNovember 29, 2011
    Simmons students can purchase discounted Aquarium Tickets for $8.50 in the Simmons Student Box Office W-002.
  • Remi T.
    Remi ThomasApril 19, 2017
    It's expensive but you will have a lot of tips.
  • B
    BMarch 31, 2013
    Buy your tickets from your phone and save yourself a long wait in line!
  • Jennifer C.heart icon on user image
    Jennifer CasoApril 21, 2016
    Seals, ex large fish, octopus and theatre.
  • Gigi R.heart icon on user image
    Gigi RodApril 3, 2017
    The touch pool is a must
  • Marland C.heart icon on user image
    Marland ChangApril 1, 2015
    Amazing fun for kids and adults.
  • Rebecca Y.
    Rebecca YaconoOctober 8, 2011
    Go all the way to top--the tank surface--to avoid the strollers and get a good view of the turtle.
  • Connor F.
    Connor FergusonMay 24, 2012
    You can buy paintings by the seals in the gift shop. Yes, the seals paint.
  • William K.
    William KenneyAugust 21, 2013
    Get there as soon as it opens to avoid the crowds.
  • S
    SOctober 4, 2014
    Didn't expect to see penguins in Boston. And loved the seal show.
  • Carlos C.heart icon on user image
    Carlos CortésMay 10, 2017
    I thought it was gonna be much bigger, its small and not impressive, do not think those 20s dollars were well inverted.
  • Christopher M.
    Christopher MichaelJune 12, 2014
    While this aquarium is beautiful I do not think its worth $25.
  • Brittany E.
    Brittany ESeptember 3, 2011
    Penguin feedings at 2:30. Mammal exhibit is a little underwhelming but the centre tank is amazing!
  • Paula F
    Paula FJune 22, 2014
    Save on admission by buying tiks at trolley tours and skipping ticket lines
  • Daysha M.
    Daysha MontalvoApril 22, 2015
    I absolutely love you New England Aquarium! Check out Freebie today! Read more
  • Barbara S.heart icon on user image
    Barbara SlavinNovember 29, 2015
    Love the sea horses from Australia.
  • IWalked Audio Tours
    IWalked Audio ToursAugust 31, 2011
    1.3MM visitors per year can't be wrong. Learn about New England #Aquarium via our IWalked blog. Read more
  • Emmie R.heart icon on user image
    Emmie RamsdenSeptember 26, 2015
    Shark, eels, penguins and sea lions!
  • John S.heart icon on user image
    John SullivanApril 23, 2016
    My favorite place ever. Imax next door.
  • Noelleheart icon on user image
    NoelleMay 1, 2016
    Baby penguins are cute-and make some funny noises! 😊
  • Zoe L.heart icon on user image
    Zoe LouisJuly 26, 2015
    Got to see Myrtle the turtle!!
  • Toddheart icon on user image
    ToddMay 26, 2013
    If here with 4 or more, just get a membership
  • barbeeheart icon on user image
    barbeeJuly 19, 2015
    Incredible place, not too costly
  • chicchaimono
    chicchaimonoDecember 15, 2011
    There is the largest IMAX theatre in New England. Amazing!
  • Doug R.
    Doug RayMay 28, 2013
    Kind of pricey, but amazingly well curated.
  • Canders
    CandersNovember 29, 2011
    check out all the different types of penguins, especially the little blues!
  • Chris Aaron G.
    Chris Aaron GaunJanuary 22, 2012
    Right next to Legal Seafood in case you see anything tasty on exhibit
  • Jonna B.
    Jonna BrownApril 13, 2013
    Buy your tickets ahead. It saves time!
  • Alexandre O.heart icon on user image
    Alexandre OtzetoffAugust 8, 2014
    The Aquarium in Québec city is pretty similar to this in Boston... Guess why?
  • Samantha J.heart icon on user image
    Samantha JoMarch 20, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    don't forget to have your photo taken when you enter!
  • Sir S.
    Sir SpeedyAugust 13, 2012
    There are penguins everywhere! This is your chance to get up close and personal with them.
  • Kiefer L.
    Kiefer LobbMay 29, 2011
    The NEW shark and ray feel tank is really cool, knowledgable staff too!
  • Paulina L.
    Paulina LucyOctober 14, 2010
    Awesome family entertainment for a pretty decent price! Look for discount coupons though, they are everywhere
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