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New England Aquarium

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(5.9K) · Aquarium in Boston, United States
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As a global center for ocean exploration and marine conservation, New England Aquarium is a great place for adults and kids alike to meet amazing …

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May 3, 2025
Omgosh....this aquarium is just amazing. From the many,many beautiful fish tanks of all sizes...to the penguins squeaked,the seals swam,the giant octopus crawled on the front glass,the itty bitty se…Full review by 979donnao
Apr 27, 2025
We had a wonderful time here and our daughter was very happy. It is very family friendly and there are many options. Great for a rainy day too.Full review by lauraisback
Apr 22, 2025
Awesome breakfast spot! Highly recommend the mixed potatoes with both sweet potatoes and regular potatoes for your hashbrowns! Great selection of lattes and tease as well in a very friendly part of t…Full review by Rebecca F
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Established in 1969, New England Aquarium attracts over a million tourists every year. The humungous 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tan…
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At the Amazon Rainforest exhibit visitors can view anacondas, electric eels, piranhas, and poison dart frogs, while at the Blue Planet exh…
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Nestled strategically along Boston's picturesque waterfront, the New England Aquarium has been a welcoming beacon for millions of visito…
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Facts

Opened:June 20, 1969
Located:Central Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts
Annual visitors:1.3 million

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Is this comparable to, say, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago or is it on the smaller side/less species? Any info is appreciated! …
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Is this comparable to, say, Shedd Aquarium in Chicago or is it on the smaller side/less species? Any info is appreciated! Thanks!
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Shedd is a significantly higher caliber aquarium than NEA. Shedd has 32,000 animals of 1500 species, and NEA has 15,000 animals of 600 species. Shedd has a 5 million …
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Shedd is a significantly higher caliber aquarium than NEA. Shedd has 32,000 animals of 1500 species, and NEA has 15,000 animals of 600 species. Shedd has a 5 million gallon tank and NEA has a 200,000 gallon tank.
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Answer by Joshua E · Feb 26, 2022
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Would you recommend visiting on a Friday or a Saturday? Thinking Friday would be less busy than a Saturday, but …
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Would you recommend visiting on a Friday or a Saturday? Thinking Friday would be less busy than a Saturday, but then we might run the risk of school groups. This would be April 24th or 25th. Thank you!
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We were there during the week on a thursday and it wasn't that busy, but I think it might be busier on saturday than friday.
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Is an adult needed to buy tickets? Can my teenager go alone with her friend and a child?
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I don't know if your child can go without you, usually under a certain age needs an adult. Call and ask
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Is there a restaurant near by?
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Yes, Fanieul Hall/Quincy Market is near by
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Our new membership structure launches on January 1, 2025 and goes into effect with the purchase of a new or renewed membership.
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Deep-sea whale-watching tours on the atlantic ocean can also be arranged from inside the aquarium
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Crabs. get your journey sorted by making a plan around new england aquarium using boston trip planner
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Helpful software that is attached to glass viewing panels that enables you and the family to identify its inhabitants!
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From april to october, the aquarium runs a naturalist-narrated whale watch boat trip
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All tickets include access to the aquarium's main exhibits, restrooms, a gift shop and a cafe
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You can also view a sea tide pool with crabs, sea stars, sea urchins, and snails
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There are long lines, and costs about 15 dollars and it has strange species
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Be sure to check out one the daily shows where you can be thrilled by the antics of the sea lions and seals on display
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This aquarium is a must for anyone curious about life under and around the sea
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Countless side exhibits explore the lives and habitats of other underwater oddities, as well as penguins and marine mammals
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Multiple floors house countless exhibits, so expect to spend hours exploring
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Combination tickets offer modest savings on these supplemental activities
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You can join one of boston harbor cruises' whale-watching tours
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Whale watches and special exhibits cost extra
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The highlight here is the central, four-story tank, visible throughout most of the building, and filled with a grand variety of sea life
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A voucher is given to the watchers to return for another trip
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In front of the aquarium is a harbor seal exhibit
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Visitors can also see many other exhibits containing even more animals by visiting the new england aquarium
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