What are the Animal Encounters programs?

There are currently four Animal Encounters programs at the New England Aquarium. You can meet and greet the harbor seals, go on a whale watching adventure, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the galleries, or a visit to the marine mammal center with a seal and sea lion trainer. You can book Animal Encounters in advance online or by calling 617-973-5206.

How much time do people usually spend at the New England Aquarium?

Most people stay about 1-3 hours at the aquarium. It's recommended to start on the 4th floor and work your way down through the exhibits. Add extra time if you plan on experiencing a whale watching trip, IMAX movie, or behind-the-scenes tour to meet the animals.

Dive Into Fun at Boston's New England Aquarium: Things to Know

Touch a shark. Laugh at penguins. Spot a whale in the wild. Submerge yourself into a wow-worthy underwater world at this captivating animal attraction. Meet cute harbor seals and chilled-out sea turtles. See colorful lionfish and psychedelic leafy seadragons. Watch divers mingle with fish in the Giant Ocean Tank, a four-story Caribbean coral reef. From inspiring IMAX films to the largest touch tank on the East Coast, this stellar attraction speaks to the animal lover in all of us. Stay near the New England Aquarium at our boutique hotel, which is just a short walk away.

Details

Hours -

Summer: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday to Sunday (July 1 through August 31)
Winter: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday to Sunday (September 1 through June 30)

Prices -

$27.95 adults, $25.95 senior (60+), $18.95 child (3-11), free for children under 3

Events

Fin & Tonic

Aquarium Lecture Series

Summer Camp

Activities

IMAX Films
Underwater Exhibits

Animal Encounters
Behind-the-Scene Tours

Whale Watching
Seal Training Sessions

FAQs

What are the Animal Encounters programs?
There are currently four Animal Encounters programs at the New England Aquarium. You can meet and greet the harbor seals, go on a whale watching adventure, enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the galleries, or a visit to the marine mammal center with a seal and sea lion trainer. You can book Animal Encounters in advance online or by calling 617-973-5206.
How much time do people usually spend at the New England Aquarium?
Most people stay about 1-3 hours at the aquarium. It's recommended to start on the 4th floor and work your way down through the exhibits. Add extra time if you plan on experiencing a whale watching trip, IMAX movie, or behind-the-scenes tour to meet the animals.

New England Aquarium