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New England Aquarium


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #48 of 332 attractions in Boston
Traveler Description: The 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank is the centerpiece of the Aquarium, Boston's most visited tourist attraction.
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Attraction type: Aquarium, Other, Arena/stadium/field
Activities: Whale watching
Address: Central Wharf Boston, MA 02110
Tel: 617 973 5200

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5 of 5 stars
EZ149   42 contributions
Providence, Rhode Island
Nov 28, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

New England Aquarium was awesome. We took a day trip into Boston just to see Truman, the Giant Pacific Octopus they have on display. There is a giant circular tank in the middle that runs the entire height of the museum. It's really neat because as you descend down the ramp, you get to see creatures as they would normally... more

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3 of 5 stars
katrina01   4 contributions
UK
Nov 1, 2009

When you look at this aquarium on their website it looks amazing. We planned to spend the morning here with our 2 year old. We got round in an hour and a half. The aquarium is quite small and even though it was not busy, we were not allowed to take our childs buggy in certain areas. We explained that... more

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4 of 5 stars
doogha   17 contributions
campton, NH
Oct 27, 2009

The actual aquarium is a somewhat old/dated building bit has much to offer. The harbor seals out front are extremely enjoyable to watch and the penguins insdie can be just as entertaining. The aqarium is clean and has a lot for kids. The IMAX next door is one of the biggest in the country and has several different programs with... more

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5 of 5 stars
DAG09   1 contribution
Boston
Oct 22, 2009

The New England Aquarium is a great place to spend some quality time. My kids, who are now teenagers, still love to visit the aquarium. I think our favorite attraction are the penguines as you first walk in the door. I could spend hours watching them play. If you check your local libraries you may be able to locate day... more

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4 of 5 stars
LorrieAnn5   1 contribution
Boston, MA
Oct 12, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

The New England Aquarium has many features to entertain multiple age groups and interests. If you aren't careful, you could get spend your entire visit watching the penguins which is the first exhibit you'll see upon entering. (Check the schedule to witness the feedings) To the left of the penguins you will see the aquatic hospital where animals are nursed... more

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5 of 5 stars
JanuarymomBoston   1 contribution
Boston
Oct 9, 2009

We went to the Aquarium last weekend. We had so much fun before we even went inside watching the seals in the tank outside! Inside, the penguin exhibit is so fun because the penguins were jumping in the water and swimming around and we even saw two penguins who looked like they were kissing. The best thing was the big... more

Loved it!!
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5 of 5 stars
acomte   21 contributions
toronto ON
Sep 28, 2009

My husband, 8 yr old son and I visited the aquarium on a Monday. We had read stories about line ups and how busy this place gets, but we were pleasantly surprised. I guess we got lucky going on a week day. We spent a good 2.5 hrs inside and enjoyed every exhibit from the jelly fish to the penguins... more

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3 of 5 stars
lionelhutz   72 contributions
NYC
Sep 9, 2009

We stopped by the aquarium on a saturday after walking around the downtown area. It was very crowded but we thought we'd visit while in the area. While there are different exhibits in the aquarium the centerpiece is a giant "ocean tank" featuring several Giant Turtles. The aquarium was interesting and the tank was unique. But it seemed geared more... more

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5 of 5 stars
Berr09   4 contributions
Berr09
Sep 5, 2009

Very good place to visit if you want something different and educational. It is true the place is a little old but does still offer a lot. The giant tank is fascinating! Be sure to wach presentations. Do not miss the jelly fish exhibits in the basement! The touch tank is a good place to go if you have never... more

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5 of 5 stars
kraziekayla89   40 contributions
Central New York
Aug 24, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Despite being small, this is a great aquarium. I went on a Thursday in late May. It was a little crowded, but not too bad. It was such an enjoyable experience. The central tank is absolutely amazing. You can see it from so many different directions and angles. Having the spiral walkway going from the bottom to top is genius.... more

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New England Aquarium Address

Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
Tel: 617 973 5200