HOURS Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday to Sunday 9 am to 6 pm
Central Wharf Boston, MA 02110 (617) 973-5200 www.neaq.org
Boston Things To Do: Boston Things To Do: The New England Aquarium consistently ranks as one of the best places to visit in New England. It is a prominent fixture on the city's waterfront, and a popular attraction for visitors young and old. The aquarium houses 20,000 animals from 600 species of aquatic life.
Exhibits include the centerpiece Giant Ocean Tank, which consists of a living Caribbean coral reef. There is a penguin exhibit, freshwater fish gallery, shark and ray tank, and daily presentations, making it a fun day trip or venue for a children's birthday party.
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