Aquariums

Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration

Discover the creatures that live under the canopy of a strange world in ‘Hidden Amazon.’ Get up close with a begula whale or with an African penguin in a contact program (reservations recommended). Touch a ray, sea lion show, marine animals, XD Motion Theater. Exhibits based on Dr. Robert Ballard?s expeditions.

Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Admission
Adults $19.75, seniors $18.75, children (3-17) $14.25, 2 and under free.
Hours
Mar.-Nov., daily 9-6. Dec.-Feb., Mon.-Fri. 10-5; Sat., Sun., and holidays 9-6. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 25.
Address
55 Coogan Blvd.
Phone
(860) 572-5955
Website
www.mysticaquarium.org
Map
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