Boston Aquarium

New England Aquarium

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Sep 23, 2024
This is not a large Aquarium but it is a great experience for all ages. The touching pool for stingrays is great, as are the sea lions, large turtles and penguins. The smaller tanks represent much … Full review by 195508Anonymous
Sep 22, 2024
The New England Aquarium is a must see in Boston for aquarium lovers. Before even entering the Aquarium, you can enjoy the harbor seal display that is a glass enclosure on the outside wall. Once insi… Full review by David S
Jul 21, 2024
This is a great rainy or too hot and humid day activity! We went during the week at 3 pm and had barely enough time to see the exhibits (about two hours but didn't get much time in the touch tank bef… Full review by ClaireWithLove
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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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The New England Aquarium is a public aquarium located in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to the main aquarium building, attract…
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Facts

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

Questions & answers

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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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Not sure but I think they need to be 18 and over, you can chk the website for that info.
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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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We are planning to visit both Boston and Toronto this summer; if we were to visit one aquarium, should it be New England …
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We are planning to visit both Boston and Toronto this summer; if we were to visit one aquarium, should it be New England in Boston or Ripley in Toronto?
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I have never been to Toronto. If you are going to the one in Boston, choose a weekday.
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How do I visit through the Boston Public Schools Culture Pass?
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Every Boston Public School (BPS) student and up to three family members receive free admission to the New England Aquarium on the first and second Sundays of each month...
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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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