Opened on June 20,
1969 the New England Aquarium in Boston was designed with the intention
of providing an underwater experience for the visitor and of being
a cultural institution that would reconnect Boston to its waterfront.
The mission of the New England Aquarium is to increase the understanding
of aquatic life and environments, to conserve the world of water,
and to provide leadership for the preservation and sustainable
use of aquatic resources through exhibits, education, conservation
and research programs. Exhibits showcase the diversity, importance
and beauty of aquatic life and habitats, and highlight critical
aquatic conservation issues. Programs emphasize species, habitats,
and issues critical to New England.
Lodging Near the Boston-New England Aquarium
Looking for comfortable and convenient lodging just a short drive
from the Boston Aquarium? The Best Western – Rockland,
located in the suburbs of Boston, features oversized accommodations,
impressive amenities, complimentary
deluxe breakfast, and personal service in a location
that surrounds you in rustic charm, culture, recreation, beaches,
lakes, golf courses and the arts. The hotel offers exciting
new packages and pet
friendly guestrooms!
Boston Aquarium – Education and Conservation
In its more than 30 years of existence, the Aquarium has developed
several programs and award-winning exhibits to help preserve
and understand marine life. From the Giant Ocean Tank, opened
in 1970 that was, at the time, the largest circular, salt water
tank in the world, to the new Matthew and Marcia Simons IMAX®,
the only 3D theatre in Boston, opened in December 2001, the Aquarium
continues its tradition to serve as a leader in research, education
and conservation.
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Boston Aquarium
Exhibits
At the Sounds of the Sea exhibit, you can explore the symphony of animal,
natural and human-made sounds beneath the ocean surface. Nyania features live
animals, artifacts, media, and interactive exhibits that tell the stories of
the people, fisheries, biodiversity, and threatened ecosystem of Lake Victoria.
At Island of the Sharks, you will travel 300 miles off the West Coast of Costa
Rica to a remote animal sanctuary that shelters the ocean’s most feared
and misunderstood predators. A proven success as a traveling exhibit, Jellies
highlights the role of these graceful swimmers in the complex ocean food chain
and examines their roles as predators and prey.
Boston Aquarium
Simons IMAX Theatre
The Simons IMAX Theater is a giant screen – 65’ high by 85’ wide – that’s
taller than a six story building! The slight curvature of the screen extends
to the edge of your peripheral vision. Amazing IMAX films will take you where
you've only dreamed of going, taking you on incredible journeys to the bottom
of the sea, outer space, and almost anywhere in between. Through the magic of
IMAX and IMAX 3D, you can visit animals and habitats that are too large, too
small or too endangered to exhibit in an Aquarium setting.
Boston Aquarium Whale
Watch
Board the Voyager III, a high-speed catamaran that whisks you
safely to the whale feeding grounds 30 miles east of Boston where
you’ll view the largest animals
to ever live on Earth. Your destination is Stellwagen Bank, a busy feeding
area for whales, dolphins, sea birds and other marine life. On
this fun family voyage, whale sightings are guaranteed. You will
interact with naturalists to learn how they collect information
on whales, experience the hands-on navigation station and view
the captain in action on the bridge. |
