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Daytrips| Official Website: Mystic Aquarium Location: 55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT, 06355 directions Phone:860-572-5955 Hours: Hours Vary see below Ages: Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults In/Outdoor: Indoor, Outdoor Cost: $$$ see below |
Others to Consider: Old Sturbridge Village, Beech Hill Farm and Ice Cream Barn, Cape Cod Scenic Railroad, Provincetown, Portsmouth Children's MuseumExperience the Mystic Aquarium experience of marine creatures in their underwater world. A good new england day trip from points south and west of Boston.
Encounter ocean animals in an exciting new way. Reach in and touch a ray, go beak to nose with a penguin, and feel the splash of a beluga whale. Come visit a wonderful variety of animals from beluga whales to Steller sea lions, African penguins, blue tongued skinks and more. Be sure to visit the newest additions to our aquarium; two penguin chicks and a California sea lion pup named Boomerang.
Take a ride on the new XD Motion Theater Deep Sea 3D. Dive into the deep with the world's only exhibits based on Dr. Robert Ballard's expeditions. Come see Dr. Ballard's new exhibit,
'Exploring Your National Marine Sanctuaries', which takes you LIVE into some of our National Marine Sanctuaries where you will discover shipwrecks and see colorful corals without having to leave the Aquarium!
 Hours |  Top |
Open Daily: March to December: Sun. - Sat., 9 - 6 December to February:
Mon. - Fri., 10 - 5 Sat.; Sun. & Holidays, 9 - 6 Closed Thanksgiving Day
and Christmas Day. Admission doors close one hour prior to Aquarium
closing. Hours subject to change.
 Cost | Top |
Adult $23, Senior $20, Child $17, ages 2 and under are free.
* Prices and hours are subject to change
Tickets can be used for 3 consecutive days when validated
 Location | Top |
55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT, 06355 map
Take Interstate 95 south to exit 90 and follow the signs to Mystic Aquarium. Travel time is approximately 2 hours (approx. 108 miles).
 Tips | Top |
- If you live in the area, or plan on visiting the aquarium multiple time, the grandparents package is a good bet. It allows unlimited free access for grandparents and all of their grandchildren.
 Related Links | Top |
- Profiles
- Events
- Birds of the Outback Exhibit, 5/1/08-9/15/08
- World Ocean's Day, 6/8/08
- Fifth Annual Animal Rescue Kayak and Bike Event..., 6/21/08
- Muncking Morning, 6/30/08
- Ocean Commotion - Black Tie Event, 9/20/08
- National Estuaries Day and Cleanup, 9/27/08
 Reviews | Top |
What A Waste Of Money!, Fri 22 Jul 2005
I have been going to mystic aquarium for years. you cannot see beluga whales anywhere else in new england, so this is the main draw. This year, the admission has gone up to $19.75 for an adult and $19.25 for a teen. It was around $10 for a child, I think. Nothing is new at the aquarium to warrant the added price, except for an amazon exhibit. Most of the fish in the exhibit you can find in most pet stores for your home aquarium. The outdoor stuff (belugas, sea lions, seals) are great. THe penguin spot has one penguin in plain sight, but the rest seem to be hiding. It's best to see the penguins swimming underwater which is cool. The indoor stuff is a waste. tank of jellyfish, couple of tiny tanks of tropical fish, an octopus that I could not find in the tank, one tank of long nosed fish, and a small coatal tidepool with a host. The tanks of sharks and rays are decent. You can get through the inside portion in about 25 minutes. The sea lion show was okay, but a very fast fifteen minutes. you are in and out in a hurry. Do not bother the exploration boat....a complete bore. But, it is cool, dark, and air conditioned.
Great aquarium!, Thu 2 Sep 2004
This is one of the best aquariums in the area. Well worth the trip. (It's about 1/2 hour from Mohegan Sun). Really nicely laid out - it includes lots if indoor AND outdoor exhibits. The facilities are clean, spacious and well maintained. The exhibits are spaced out nicely and there are lots of wonderful things to see. We liked the Sea Lion Show, the Manta Ray Pool - (The kids can get right up there and pet the manta rays!) and the Beluga Whale. My three year old LOVED the giant indoor tanks of fish.
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