Dive In! To Fun at the New England Aquarium

The New England Aquarium is a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. With more than 1.3 million visitors a year, the Aquarium is one of the premier visitor attractions in Boston and a major public education resource for the region. They are a catalyst for global change through public engagement, commitment to marine animal conservation, leadership in education, innovative scientific research, and effective advocacy for vital and vibrant oceans.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Aquarium relies on the generous support of individuals like you to help them do everything from keeping the lights lit and their amazing animals fed to advancing their many critical research and conservation efforts both locally and around the globe. To continue this effort, the Aquarium offers different levels of membership for folks out there that want to protect marine life and save our oceans!

As a member you have access to 35,000 marine animals, 70 awe-inspiring exhibits, and exclusive events all year. But that is just the beginning.

ALL Members Enjoy:

• FREE express Aquarium admission for a full year*
• FREE subscription to blue, their member magazine, and SeaMail, their member e-newsletter
• DISCOUNTED Aquarium admission for additional guests (10%)*
• FREE members-only Dive In! open houses, throughout the year
• EXCLUSIVE invitations to their Fish, Fun, and Fright Halloween party, and adults-only evenings Fin & Tonic and That’s A-Moray
• DISCOUNTS on dining and gift shop purchases (10%)
• DISCOUNTED parking at several nearby facilities (check local parking options)
• DISCOUNTED Aquarium Whale Watch tickets (16%)*
• DISCOUNTS on educational programs, summer camps, and birthday parties
• DISCOUNTS on Animal Encounters and Behind-the-Scenes Tours (10%)
• WAIVED handling fees
• EXCLUSIVE opportunity to join the New England Aquarium Dive Club
• And more!

Or Enhance Your Experience with PREMIUM Benefits:

• EXCLUSIVE September Sundays early morning Aquarium hours
• INVITATION to their year-end Holiday Breakfast
• SAVE MORE on Behind-the-Scenes Tours (50%)
• PRIORITY registration for ticketed member events

One Member-only event coming up this Wednesday, July 12th, dubbed the Dive In! open house, showcases information on different marine life. This week, the open house highlights shark education and awareness. Members of The Gills Club, an education initiative of the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy, will be onsite to share their knowledge and help others be “Smart About Sharks.” The Gills will have hands-on learning activities for families to take part in and discover how to age sharks, tag them, and make size estimates from aerial photographs. The event runs from 6:30-9:00PM. Check out the Aquarium website for more information.

Members can round out the evening with a treat from the cash snack bar and take home a memento of your evening with an extra discount in the Gift Shop. This is a free, members-only evening. No reservations are required, but admission is strictly limited to the number of admissions permitted with your membership level. Just as with Aquarium admission, children under 3 are admitted free and do not count toward your guest total. The size of your party must not exceed the number of admissions covered by your membership, which must be valid on the date of the event. Benefits are nontransferable, and someone from the member household must be present for the group to be admitted.

Consider becoming a member and joining your favorite marine life Wednesday to enjoy a cool evening visiting with all their exciting exhibits, chatting with Aquarium educators, and having your burning questions about the Giant Ocean Tank answered by divers while they’re submerged! Don't miss your chance to Dive In! to some fun at the New England Aquarium and devour the details of protecting marine life and saving our ocean!