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Aquarium · Boston, MA

🦞 New England Aquarium

Boston harbor classic — giant ocean tank and penguin colony.

  • Timehalf day
  • TicketsHarbor location; combine with the waterfront walk.
  • Get thereAquarium T stop (Blue Line).

✓ Verified with venue website · 2026-08

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No printer? Open the sheet on your phone, or print later. Classic · Bonus · Alpha (extra-hard cool finds).

Aquarium map Visitor map Official site · New England Aquarium · tap to enlarge Open on official site ↗

Short on time? Start here

Do these 3 in order if you can — enough for a short visit. Tap a stop for talk tips & photos. Create and print your mission is above.

More if you have energy

More stops if you have the energy.

  • 🎐 Jellyfish — Worth a look if you have time.
  • 🐙 Octopus — A clever octopus may be out exploring.
  • 射线 Stingray / ray — Touch tank when open — soft ray wings.
  • 🌊 Seahorse — Seahorses and seadragon cousins.
  • ⭐ Sea star — Stars and crabs in rocky pools.

What the sheet may include

Print from the button at the top of this page. No app at the venue.

Example finds
  1. Find something with fins
  2. Spot a flat swimmer
  3. Find a shell or hard cover
  4. Watch bubbles or water move
  5. Find a long animal in a tank
  6. Spot a good hider
  7. Gentle touch if allowed
  8. Pick a favorite and tell why

Official site: New England Aquarium website. Always check hours and tickets before you go.