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New England Aquarium, Boston

1 Central Wharf, Boston, Massachusetts

Description

The New England Aquarium is located in Boston and is home to 15,000 mostly marine animals from 600 species. The main feature is the Giant Ocean Tank, it simulates a Caribbean coral reef. Other exhibits include a Penguin colony (50 African and southern rockhopper penguins), an Indo-Pacific Coral Reef, the Atlantic Harbor Seals, and the Olympic Coast which features marine life found in the shallower tidepools and kelp forests of the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

Access & Transport

The aquarium is located at Boston's Central wharf, in the Waterfront neighbourhood. The Aquarium metro station (Blue line) and stop for bus service #4 are both 100m away only. Accessibility info: https://www.neaq.org/visit/accessibility/

Instructions & Recommendations

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Meta review

The Aquarium is regularly mentioned among the top attractions in Boston but online reviews are quite average, not bad but not very complimentary either. Many visitors enjoy it, the penguins in particular, but expected more for such a large city and considering the admission price.

Environmental & Social

The Aquarium is involved in Conservation and Wildlife & Ocean Health projects. For more details: https://www.neaq.org/conservation-and-research/

Conclusion

The New England Aquarium is a good family option but don't expect a top-tier venue by international standards. Value is also not great at the current admission price.

Key positive

One very impressive tank + penguin colony

Good location with public transport access

Key negative

Expensive

Suitability

Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Last admission 80mins before closing. Summer operating hours and dates change year on year

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 45m

Regulated hours

Start of Season 1:Jun, 01

Season 1

MONDAY09:00 - 18:00

TUESDAY09:00 - 18:00

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 18:00

THURSDAY09:00 - 18:00

FRIDAY09:00 - 18:00

SATURDAY09:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY09:00 - 18:00

Start of Season 2:Sep, 06

Season 2

MONDAY09:00 - 17:00

TUESDAY09:00 - 17:00

WEDNESDAY09:00 - 17:00

THURSDAY09:00 - 17:00

FRIDAY09:00 - 17:00

SATURDAY09:00 - 18:00

SUNDAY09:00 - 18:00

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
60 - 99
US$32
Adult
12 - 59
US$34
Child
3 - 11
US$25
Infant
0 - 2
US$0

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