Extended summer hours! We will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day.

FREE ADMISSION for CT Kids through Labor Day!

Bring your kids or grandkids to The Maritime Aquarium this weekend — it’s FREE! Now through Labor Day, we're offering free entry for all Connecticut residents 18 and under – along with one accompanying adult in each group – as part of the “CT Summer at the Museum" admission program.
While you're here, don't miss your chance to explore our special summer exhibit – "Flutter Zone" – open through Labor Day. This limited-time exhibit features dozens of varieties of vibrant butterflies from Central and South America.

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Love the Aquarium? Join Our Volunteer Team

Gallery Ambassador

Individuals 18 years old and over are invited to apply for this hands-on volunteer position that will allow you to interact with guests of all ages while teaching them about our conservation work, helping them touch animals like jellies and crabs, and assisting guests in feeding the cow nose stingrays. The application deadline is Friday, September 2.
ECHO Teen Program
Students 14 to 18 years old can apply for this unique program where teens share the issues of marine debris with Aquarium guests while also participating in related work in the field with Aquarium staff.
The application deadline is Friday, August 26.

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Help with the Conservation of Freshwater Mussels

Freshwater mussels are one of the most imperiled groups of animals in the U.S. Nearly 35 species have gone extinct in the last 100 years. Today, of the 12 freshwater mussel species found in Connecticut, seven are endangered, threatened, or species of concern.
You can help with the conservation of these animals by participating in the Freshwater Mussels of Connecticut Project! During a virtual training on September 15 at 7 p.m., volunteers will learn the life history of freshwater mussels, their ecological importance, and how to collect and upload data.

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You Can Still Show Your Support for National Nonprofit Day!

Even though National Nonprofit Day was Wednesday, August 17, we know that 501(c)(3) organizations (like us!) make a positive impact in communities across the U.S. and around the world, every day.

Thank you for your past generosity in support of our efforts to protect Long Island Sound and the global environment. We hope you will continue to help us restore and preserve our ocean for generations to come.

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