New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium - Central Wharf Waterfront

Major aquarium on Central Wharf along Boston's waterfront, housing a four-story Giant Ocean Tank, penguin colony, marine mammal center, and IMAX theater. The aquarium operates as a non-profit ocean conservation institution with year-round programs for kids, families, and school groups.

Programs for Kids

Education programming spans drop-in family visits through teen research. Programs include:
- Teen Programs (volunteer and learning tracks)
- Family programs and youth offerings
- School field trips
- Birthday parties

What's Included

• Four-story Giant Ocean Tank with 1,000+ Caribbean reef species
• Penguin colony and marine mammal exhibits
• IMAX theater on Simons Theatre
• Educator-led group sessions
• Daily general admission

Experience

Boston families use the aquarium as a year-round indoor destination with consistent hands-on programming. The Central Wharf location connects directly to the waterfront and is reachable via the Aquarium MBTA Blue Line stop.