New England Aquarium -  Helpful Guide for Boston Visitors

Address

1 Central Wharf,  Boston   MA 02110

Open Hours and Admission Fee

New England Aquarium Open Hours:

Boston Aquarium Hours are -

Fall / Winter Hours
Sep 1 – Jun 30
Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm

Summer Hours
Jul 1 – Aug 31
Sunday – Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Friday – Saturday 9:00 am – 7:00 pm

This Boston Aquarium is Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

New England Aquarium opens at noon on New Year's Day.

New England Aquarium Tickets:

This Boston Aquarium Ticket can be purchased at the ticket counter when you arrive there or Online

New England Aquarium Admission - $27.95

Boston Multi-Attraction Discount Tickets:

If you are visiting multiple attractions in Boston, purchase a City Pass.

City Pass combines the popular attractions in Boston with a discount.

Getting to New England Aquarium in Boston

By Boston "T" (Subway/Train) to New England Aquarium:

Blue Line T:

- Take the Blue Line inbound to the Aquarium station and walk toward the water (less than 5 minutes).  

  If needed, transfer to Blue line as all other subway lines connect to the Blue Line.

  Blue Line T has the closest Stop for this Boston Aquarium.

Orange Line T: 

- If taking the Orange Line T, then get off at State station

- Walk towards the water and walk about 10 minutes to reach New England Aquarium Boston

Green Line T:

- If taking the Greenline T, then get off at Government Center station

- Walkabout 10-minutes on State Street to reach New England Aquarium Boston

Red Line T:

- If taking the Red Line T, then exit on the South Station stop

- Walk 15-minutes on Atlantic Avenue (North-East) and turn right in Milk St to reach New England Aquarium in Boston

Boston Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour - $41.95

Recommendations and Tips for visiting New England Aquarium Boston

Tips for visiting New England Aquarium in Boston:

- Visit to New England Aquarium Boston can take as little as an hour or more, depending on your interest.  

- You can combine a visit to this Boston Aquarium with

   - Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum,

   - Greenway Carousel at The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grove,

   - USS Constitution Museum, and

   - Institute of Contemporary Art

- Pack a picnic lunch and water.  There are picnic tables available in the Aquarium Cafe.
 
- Avoid peak times.  Go early when they open at 9 am to get the best view of Myrtle the Green Sea turtle.

- Boston Waterfront is about 40 miles along the Boston harbor with eclectic neighborhoods which have

   - a walkway (Harbor Walk ) along the water,

   - museums,

   - parks, shops, hotels, boating, food truck (Greenway), and restaurants.  

-  There are two sections of the Waterfront in Boston. The Bass River separates the sections.    

   The older section is located near Downtown Boston.  Some attractions in the area include:

   • Commuter and tour boats (a ferry ride from Long Wharf takes you to Georges or Spectacle Island. Georges is home to a Civil War-era fort)

   • New England Aquarium

   • Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
 
    The newer waterfront is located near South Boston.  Some attractions in the area include:

    • Fan Pier Park

    • Children's Museum

    • World Trade Center

The area near the Aquarium is a major tourist center for the Duck Tours,  Trolley Hop on Hop off tours, and cruises.

Website

Visit the Official New England Aquarium Website for more information