New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium

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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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Nov 11, 2024
Tanks full of fish, seastars, coral, sponges, sea lions, sea horses, seals, penguins, anacondas, sea cucumbers, eels. Some of the best tidal pool environments we've ever seen on display. Does get ext… Full review by Jeff R
Nov 11, 2024
Aquarium was extremely underwhelming; it was so over booked my child could not see anything and was pretty much being trampled all over by ADULTS who were quiet Literally stuck to the tanks the entir… Full review by Myasia c
Nov 4, 2024
The aquarium while not the most impressive one I’ve ever visited, is still more than worth a visit. It has lots of interesting exhibits and information, and the penguin colony was particularly good. Full review by matto470
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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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The breathtaking centerpiece of Boston's beloved aquarium is the colossal 200,000-gallon salt-water replica of a Caribbean coral reef. T…
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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. Just give them a call.
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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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Yes! Regardless of how you join—online, onsite with a staff member, or over the phone—the Aquarium admission benefits are available to you as soon as you...
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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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