New England Aquarium, Boston
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New England Aquarium - by Paul Ingersoll on Google
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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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
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h 45m
Start of Season 1:Jun, 01
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
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