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New England Aquarium

With more than 1 million visitors a year, New England Aquarium is a premier attraction in Boston and home to more than 10,000 marine animals. From the four-story Giant Ocean Tank to the Pacific-Indo habitat to the recreated jungle landscapes of the Amazon, you'll experience the remarkable diversity of life and brilliant colors of the undersea world.

Boston CityPASS includes:

Aquarium Admission — Entry includes all exhibits, daily animal presentations, and the Exploration Station interactive learning space.

Vincent DeWitt

Vincent DeWitt

Tomato clown fish in the aquarium's Indo-Pacific Coral Reef exhibit.

Highlights

  1. 01.

    Get a magical look at the Giant Ocean Tank, a four-story, 200,000-gallon Caribbean coral reef teeming with hundreds of marine animals including sea turtles, stingrays, eels and schools of shimmering tropical fish.

  2. 02.

    See and hear dozens of southern rockhopper and African penguins hop, dive and fly through the water.

  3. 03.

    View brilliantly colored tropical fish in the floor-to-ceiling Indo-Pacific coral reef habitat.

Visit New England Aquarium with CityPASS®

CityPASS tickets offer a great way to see New England Aquarium while saving you time and money.

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Advice for Visitors

Tips

Arrive at opening time to avoid potential crowds. To get the full experience, allow about two hours for your visit. If you're short on time, don't miss the Giant Ocean Tank.

Plan your visit with helpful information from the Aquarium.

Learn more on the CityPASS Blog about what you'll see at the New England Aquarium.

Attraction Features

Amenities

Dining: The Harbor View Café; Central Snack Bar (open seasonally); Dockside Beer Garden (open seasonally)

Shopping: Aquarium Gift Shop

Accessibility

The Aquarium has wheelchair-accessible elevators, restrooms, and ramps plus dedicated space for wheelchairs in Simons Theatre. Visit the Aquarium's website for more information on services for guests with specific needs.

Parking/Transportation

Get directions and information on parking and transportation.

Offers & Upgrades

10% Off a Gift Shop Purchase

Get 10% off your purchase of $25 or more at the Gift Shop.

Simons Theatre Giant Screen

Upgrade to a combo ticket for $5 more and enjoy a giant screen experience. See current film schedule.

Whale Watch Cruise

Expand your visit by adding a Whale Watch Cruise to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Available mid-May through November with Boston Harbor City Cruises, this three- to four-hour tour includes expert narration by New England Aquarium naturalists.

Contact Information & Hours

  • New England Aquarium
  • 1 Central Wharf
  • Boston, MA 02110
  • Off Atlantic Avenue, near Faneuil Hall Marketplace
  • Weekdays: 9am-5pm
  • Weekends: 9am-6pm

Hours vary by the season. Check the schedule when planning your visit.

Closed: Thanksgiving (fourth Thursday of November) and Christmas Day (Dec. 25)

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W. Chappell

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The CityPASS for Boston was well worth it. We saved a significant amount of money visiting the museums and taking the cruise tour. Had a memorable time and it was worth it!
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I bought a CityPASS for our trip to Boston and it was perfect. We went to the Museum of Science (the best!), the Franklin Park Zoo and the New England Aquarium. It was easy to schedule the visits and the passes were right on our phones. Also the price was just right. There were 4 of us, so technically one of the visits was free. Highly recommend Buying the passes.
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I spent three days in Boston in mid-December with my girlfriend and thankfully, she got us onto a CityPASS. I had no idea they even existed and in hindsight we saved ourselves the equivalent of a whole night's accommodation!
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from So worth it! I'm so glad I bought the CityPASS during our time in Boston. If you are going to visit at least three (and better still, four) of the events offered you save a bundle. I added it up and we saved $145 for three people. Not only do you save money but you also save having to stand in ticket purchase lines, so you walk right in to everything with no wait. Great deal all around!
Date published: 2026-04-17
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Save a bit of money Good value if you are doing top attractions. Skip a few lines (not the MFA). View Boston is neat, but I wouldn't justify it on its own for the price. But as a combo with others it was great. Make sure your preferred attractions are open on the days you want to visit. Easy to change reservations once you make a plan.
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Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great value that never disappoints! (Our 3rd time) This is our third time purchasing a CityPASS. As always, they didn’t disappoint. I wish there were more options for Boston though and maybe a choice to pay an increased price for 5 or 6 activities rather than 4. All in all, it’s an incredible value and so easy to use. Highly recommend. I look forward to seeing more cities added (Washington D.C. would be a great addition!)
Date published: 2026-04-03
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