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That quote has been the first thing I think of when I think of the New England Aquarium for as long as I can remember; it comes from a commercial that was played on TV non-stop throughout my childhood living in New England.
I attended many elementary schools growing up in New Hampshire, and it seemed that every time there was a field trip, it was to Boston, to visit the New England Aquarium.
A very educational experience, the New England Aquarium has it all for young and old alike. From the entrance, where the sea lions outside welcome you with clapping fins, to the penguin park, dolphin shows and 4-story tall tank, the Aquarium is filled with enough to keep you busy for hours and keep your whole family intruiged. Leave a Comment Phone: 617-973-5200Directions: On the waterfront, a quick walk from Fanueil Hall.Website: http://www.neaq.org
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Located right on the waterfront the New England Aquarium is a great place to spend a few hours with the large selection of sea creatures. There are three floors to explore and in the middle of the aquarium as you enter the main building is the Giant Ocean Tank a 23ft deep, 200,000 gallon artificial reef. It is lined with windows so you can take a glance into its depths.
The Aquarium has over 50 species of sea creatures. There are a few presentations and even a an IMAX theater. Leave a Comment
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During the time that I lived in Boston I visited the aquarium on several occasions, mostly at night. My friend Tim and I loved to come here to watch the seals late at night after going out with friends. There are of course dozens of other sea creatures to stare at, but for me I will always remember the seals. When I moved to Wisconsin Tim gave me a stuffed seal as a remembrance of our evenings by the seals.
My very first trip here was back in 1991 when I came to Boston with the music department of my high school. This was one of the touristy spots they dragged us to. We all had a great time of course. One of our favorite things there was the touch pond where we all got to pick up a starfish.
For me the cost of admission here is a bit steep for what you get.
General admission is $19.95 for an adult and $11.95 for children 3-11. There is also a special senior rate of $17.95.
The aquarium also offers whale watch tours for $35.95 for children under 11 and $29.95 for adults.
Don't miss the IMAX show while you are here. Prices start at $7.95 for children 3-11 and $9.95 for adults.
Check the website for combination ticket prices.
The aquarium in generally open during the cooler months from 9-5 Monday thru Friday and 9-6 Saturdays and Sundays. In the hot summer months the hours of operation are Monday thru Thrusday 9-6, Friday and Saturday 9-7 and Sunday 9-6.
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Although there aren't a lot of good reviews concerning the aqarium it's really not a bad way to spend a couple of hours. And that's really all you need-a couple of hours. To be located on the oceanit's actually smaller than most that I have been to. (Cincinati, New Orleans, and Gatlinburg.) But they have an interesting array of aquatic life and a great IMAX theatre. At last check "Aliens of the Deep" was playing. Really, the best way to view the aqarium is to use your free admission if you go on a trolley tour. Otherwise, the admission price of $16.95 IS a little steep. Leave a Comment
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The New England Aquarium was remodelled around 1999-2000. Alot of new exhibits were introduced including new penguins, Africa’s Inland Sea exhibit, and an activity center for hands-on family learning. A new IMAX theater was opened as well, showing IMAX movies (Harry Potter and Spiderman among the most recent ones) and 3D documentaries like Ocean Wonderland.
I visited recently as they had an amazing exhibit on jelly fish. My favorite!
This is a great place to bring kids (and adults!) of all ages. Leave a Comment
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Seeing marine life next to Boston's harbour makes sense.
The Aquarium is one of the things I enjoyed most in Boston - especially because of the close views of the many penguins they have.
The Aquariums is not really about Boston at all - but does a great job in presenting extensive, informative displays about virtually anything affecting our marine world. This is done alongside the animals and fish themselves.
I found that we could get closer and better looks at almost everything and also spend as long as we wanted at each tank without getting hassled along. The Aquariums cleverly designed on multiple levels with a giant central tank - so as you spiral upwards past the many tanks - there are some rather large sharks keeping a beady eye on you.
Being indoors - this is great thing to do with kids if it rains - but don't expect to be alone in thinking that. We got there early an benefited from less crowds. It also meant we could see whatever encounter sessions we wanted to.
The penguin talk was fascinating - did you know that these birds choose one mate for life (usually anyway!)...
There are numerous education tools for kids and specially designed tour routes and questionnaires to be completed as they go around.
I could go on or day but in summary it was money well spent and a welcome "natural" break from city-tourism.
What can you expect to see?
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Everything marine:- African penguins, a Thinking Gallery. a whale skeleton, Rivers of the Americas Gallery, Edge of the Sea touch tank, Shorebirds/Northern Waters, Giant Ocean Tank, rockhopper penguins, sea otters, harbour seals, Tropical Gallery, little blue penguins and the ubiquitous shop for souvenirs
How much?
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Adult $15.50
Seniors (60+ yrs) $13.50
Child (3-11 yrs) $8.50
They have a membership scheme .
Children under 3 are admitted free of charge.
Discounts are available for large groups.
The aquarium runs deals with the co-located IMAX theatre. Leave a Comment Phone: 617.973.5200Directions: Either on foot OR using the T (http://www.mbta.com ) head for the aptly named Aquarium station on the Boston T. If you want my advice - do not drive in Boston .Website: http://www.neaq.org
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The New England aquarium is one of the largest in the North East. There are three floors of exhibits to explore, a penguin pool, and in the middle of the aquarium, from bottom to the very top of the building, is the Giant Ocean Tank - a 23ft deep, 200,000 gallon artificial reef, lined with windows so you can glance into its very depths. There are over 50 different species of fish and turtles in it, including sharks, barracudas, and many other large fish. It's supposed to be one of the most accurate reef replicas around. If you're lucky you'll see divers in the tank. A dive club associated with the aquarium even holds drawings every month where the winner gets to dive in the tank.
Outside the main building itself, there's a seal pool, an otter pool, and a floating sea-lion presentation auditorium, and an IMAX theater. Leave a Comment
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The Aquarium is right on the waterfront and is a great way to spend an afternoon. There is an outdoor tank i think and one in a building where i saw a sealion "show". inside the main building, the main fish tank is in a huge tube up the center with a ramp spiraling around it going up several floors. There is a big pool on the ground floor with all the different types of penguins and smaller aquariums lining the walls on each of 3 floors. We'd follow the ramp up and then check out the wall tanks on each floor. The big tank was cool, and there were even some small sharks in it and two giant sea turtles. I felt like I could stand there and watch the fish go by for hours! There were different species at different levels of depth in the tank, each adapting to their own preference. At the top you can look down into it and see the fiberglass coral.
I was fascinated at all the different kinds in one tank and wondered why they didn't eat each other as some of them must have been natural predators of others. Especially the sharks. Ron though that perhaps they were fed so well that they didn't have that ambition. We would often be startled by the size of the fish as they swam close to the viewing windows but again, I suppose they looked bigger than they were as water does affect the magnification somewhat. There was one particularly ugly fellow that looked as though he must have had a few tries at escaping through the glass at the detriment of his poor face, all pushed in. There was a large white flat fish that had pink eyes like an albino rabbit. The tropical species in the wall tanks had some spectacular colours. Leave a Comment
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New England Aquarium
More than 12,000 fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians are on display. There is a 200,000-gallon circular ocean tank with a replica of a Caribbean coral reef. Leave a Comment Other Contact: Open weekdays, 9 am to 5 pm; Sat
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I never know that there are so many types of jelly fishes until I visit the New England Aquarium!! There are many types of fishes being displayed too.... the focus of the aquarium is a large cylinder shape tank that houses more than 2000 species.... there are sea turtle, shark, dolly, ray etc....... Leave a Comment
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