New England Aquarium
Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 973-5281
- Cross Street:
- Atlantic Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm
Editorial Review for New England Aquarium – by Citysearch Staff
The Scene
Within its compact exhibit space, the aquarium shows off everything from a 500-pound sea turtle to a ghostly swirl of jellyfish just inside the front entrance. Flap your wings at the African and rockhopper penguins basking in the floodlights, then follow the spiral walkway up and around the Giant Ocean Tank. Ask about feeding times--sometimes you can stand inches from divers hand-feeding undersea creatures. Kids will want to catch the sea lion presentation (you'll enjoy it, too, if you're a fan of unabashed animal cuteness); the tricks are amusing, but won't be mistaken for a sophsiticated SeaWorld performance.
The Experience
Crowds can be a problem at this aquarium. On weekends, arrive either at opening time or toward the end of the day to avoid them. On weekdays, things quiet down after school trips depart mid-afternoon.
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Insider Tips
ParkingGet discounted rates at the Rowes Wharf ($17 weekdays, $12 weekends) and 75 State Street ($9 on weekends) garages by getting your ticket validated at the Aquarium's info booth.
User Reviews for New England Aquarium
10/29/2006 Posted by tiglesia
great tourist attraction nice place to spend a lazy afternoon. Weekends are really crowded so get there early if you can. Fun for all ages!
01/06/2005 Posted by ecosolv
The place I always bring my guests to, whether they are from out of state or from across the oceans, is The New England Aquarium. They have so many fascinating things to see, its got a great, central location on the harbor and I love that this Boston institution is recognized around the world for its impressive efforts to protect the world of water that we all rely upon for our survival.
Pros: Always Lots to see, great, convenient loc, unique experience
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