The Whole Family Can Get Involved in The City Nature Challenge This Weekend Take Part in The City Nature Challenge This Weekend April 26 – 29, 2024 Live in Fairfield or Westchester Counties? Join us in making observations of…

Unlock Your Superpowers in “DC League of Super-Pets: 4D Experience” Join Krypto and the Super-Pets as they master their powers and save the Justice League from Lex Luthor and his villainous guinea pig, Lulu. Viewers will feel like…

Don't Miss Sono's First Birthday Seal-a-bration We are hosting a seal-a-bration you won't want to miss in recognition of our harbor seal pup Sono’s first birthday! Stop by the Aquarium April 5 - 7 to make a birthday hat craft, get…

Calling all Scouts! Girl Scout Day Girl Scouts are invited to join us on Saturday, March 23 for admission discounts and programs that help fulfill badge requirements. Click Here to Register B.S.A. Scout Day Boy Scouts can…

Register for Summer Camp by February 29 to SAVE BIG! Attention all young scientists and conservationists! Dive in and explore the fantastic ocean of wonder at our summer camp. Our summer program integrates science with art and literature to…

Get Up Close to Some of Your Favorite Animals Our Journey with Jellies exhibit pulses with some of the most strangely beautiful animals in the ocean! Trace a path from desert to rain forest – and meet animals from those environments…

Calling All Early Birds! Save When You Register for Camp Attention all young scientists and conservationists! Dive in and explore the fantastic ocean of wonder at our summer camp. Our summer program integrates science with art and literature…

Introducing An Aquarium Without Walls We’re excited to share that we’re starting the new year with a new strategic plan! Over the next 10 years, An Aquarium Without Walls will put the intrinsic connection between humanity and…

Help Support Our Vital Conservation Efforts Sea turtles have been on Earth for more than 100 million years. However, their populations are rapidly declining due to a variety of factors, such as habitat loss and pollution. That’s why we…

An annual membership to The Maritime Aquarium is a gift that your loved ones can enjoy all year long! Members enjoy unlimited admission for one year, discounted 4D Theater tickets, discounted tickets for guests, special members-only events –…

Last Stop, The North Pole in “THE POLAR EXPRESS™ 4D Experience®” Playing Daily Through December 31 A holiday tradition goes to a new dimension – literally – as an exciting new version of the beloved film…

Believe Again with “THE POLAR EXPRESS™ 4D Experience®” Playing Daily Through December 31 A holiday tradition goes to a new dimension – literally – as an exciting new version of the beloved film “THE…

Experience “THE POLAR EXPRESS” Like Never Before! Playing Daily Through December 31 A holiday tradition goes to a new dimension – literally – as an exciting new version of the beloved film “THE POLAR…

Calling all Homeschool Families! Homeschool families can take a special educational dive into the marine world through discounted admission and grade-appropriate programs during “Homeschool Day” on Friday, October 20! This day…

Go Back in Time at Our Newest Touch Tank Visit our new Touch Tank for an up-close encounter with Atlantic sturgeon, whose ancestors swam through the water long before dinosaurs roamed! Be sure to stop by the Atlantic sturgeon’s new 32-foot,…

Discover spellbinding special effects in our brand new offering – “Happy Family: Next Level 4D" – opening this Sunday, October 1! When the evil witch Babayaga’s magical charm is used to start a virtual reality machine, the…

Dive Beneath the Ocean’s Surface During Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience! Inspired by the critically-acclaimed BBC series, Blue Planet II, Octopus: Blue Planet II 4D Experience takes you beneath the surface to explore dynamic oceanic…

Have You Experienced Our Newest Touch Tank Yet? Go back in time during a visit to our new Touch Tank for an up-close encounter with Atlantic sturgeon, whose ancestors swam through the water long before dinosaurs roamed! Be sure to stop by the…

Experience Our Newest Offerings Before Summer Ends Visit our new Touch Tank for an up-close encounter with Atlantic sturgeon, whose ancestors swam through the water long before dinosaurs roamed! Get up close to our two new fennec foxes, Trooper…

CT Kids Can Visit for FREE Through Labor Day Connecticut residents 18 and under can receive free entry – along with one accompanying adult in each group – now through September 4 as part of the state’s CT Summer at the Museum…

Summer Hours! We are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. Free Admission for CT Kids Through September 4 Connecticut residents 18 and under can receive free entry – along with one accompanying adult in each group – now through…

Summer Hours! We are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. Our New Touch Tank Will Have You Traveling Back in Time Visit our new Touch Tank for an up-close encounter with Atlantic sturgeon, whose ancestors swam through the water long…

Celebrate Shark Week with a FREE Trip to the Aquarium What better way to celebrate shark week than by visiting The Maritime Aquarium to see sand tiger sharks, chain catsharks, yellow sandbar sharks, and more! Plus, Connecticut residents 18 and…

Summer Hours! We are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. Ever Wonder What Earth Was Like 200 Million Years Ago? Visit our new Sturgeon Touch Tank for an up-close encounter with Atlantic sturgeon, whose ancestors swam through the water long…

All Connecticut Kids Can Visit for FREE This Summer! Now through Labor Day (September 4) We're offering free entry for all Connecticut residents 18 and under – along with one accompanying adult in each group – as part of the…

Looking for FREE Activities for Kids This Summer? Now through Labor Day (September 4) We're offering free entry for all Connecticut residents 18 and under – along with one accompanying adult in each group – as part of the state’s…

Summer Hours We are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 1 through Labor Day. Something BIG is Coming to the Aquarium this Weekend! ?We are thrilled to be welcoming two new arrivals to the Aquarium this weekend! Can you guess what animal they might be? We…

Celebrate the Fourth of July with The Maritime Aquarium! Enjoy a unique water view of municipal holiday displays – and avoid the traffic jams afterward – when you join us for a Fireworks Cruise! This special outing aboard the R/V…

Calling All Members! Don't Miss Cereal with Sono June 25 at 8 a.m. Enjoy breakfast with our new harbor seal pup Sono, along with Rasal, Tillie, Ariel, Polly, Leila, Gracie, and Feisty! This exclusive event will also feature a before-hours seal…

Join Us This Weekend as World Ocean Week Continues! Happy World Ocean Day! Held annually on June 8, World Ocean Day aims to bring awareness to ocean conservation efforts. Join us this weekend as we continue the celebration with these exciting…

World Ocean Day is celebrated annually on June 8 to bring awareness to ocean conservation efforts. The Maritime Aquarium is expanding this day with our World Ocean Week celebration! Sippin' for the Mission with Two Roads Brewery June 7 | 6:30 -…

Celebrate the Ocean With These Fun Offerings World Ocean Day is celebrated annually on June 8 to bring awareness to ocean conservation efforts. We are expanding this day with our World Ocean Week celebration! Here are just some of the festivities…

World Ocean Day is celebrated annually on June 8 to bring awareness to ocean conservation efforts. The Maritime Aquarium is expanding this day with our World Ocean Week celebration! Sippin' for the Mission June 7 - 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Join us for a…

You Won't Want to Miss Our World Ocean Week Celebration World Ocean Day is celebrated annually on June 8 to bring awareness to ocean conservation efforts. We are expanding this day with our World Ocean Week celebration! Here are just some of the…

Take Mom to Meet Sono and Gracie this Weekend! This past weekend, our one-month-old harbor seal pup, Sono, was welcomed to his new home in Pinniped Cove by his mom, Gracie! Apprehensive at first of the new space, he quickly adjusted – diving…

Hello World! We’re thrilled to announce the newest member of our Aquarium family – Sono, a male harbor seal pup. Both he and mom, Gracie, are doing extremely well! At birth, Sono weighed 18 pounds, 2 ounces, and measured 30 inches in…

Calling Families in Fairfield and Westchester Counties! Join us this weekend in making observations of plants and animals – at a park, a beach or even just in your own neighborhood – April 28 - May 1 as part of a worldwide…

Meet Animals from Around the World This Earth Day! Stop by our Ocean Beyond the Sound exhibit to get close to sand tiger and sandbar sharks. Trace a path from desert to rain forest – and meet animals from those environments – in our…

Your Staycation Destination The whole family will enjoy a trip to The Maritime Aquarium. Our interactive, hands-on exhibits allow you to get close to harbor seals, sharks, sea turtles, jellies, and many more animals from Long Island Sound and…

“RIO: The 4-D Experience” is Now Playing! Take a thrilling 4D journey through Rio de Janeiro in “RIO: The 4-D Experience,” now playing in our 4D theater! When the last blue macaws on Earth – Blu and Jewel –…

Playing Now through March 31 Follow Mumble the dancing penguin in “Happy Feet 4D Experience!” This 13-minute film – based on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ Academy Award®-winning film…

Homeschool families can take a special educational dive into the marine world through discounted admission and grade-appropriate programs during “Homeschool Day” on Wednesday, March 29! This day makes the Aquarium’s traditional…

Get the Whole Family Involved in These Community Science Opportunities! Do you know of a wetland near you with frogs calling? Help us monitor frog populations in nearby wetlands this spring and summer by joining us for a virtual FrogWatch…

A huge thank you to those of you who have already supported The Maritime Aquarium this Giving Day! As a Member of the Board of Trustees at the Aquarium, I can tell you first-hand that the work they do is second to none! Their STEM-based education…

Make this Holiday Weekend Count Visit this weekend to take advantage of all The Maritime Aquarium has to offer ... Get involved in the Great Backyard Bird Count by making a free ice cream cone bird feeder, playing a fun matching game and…

Discounted Admission and Badge Programs for Scouts BSA Weekend | March 25 & 26 Boy Scouts are invited to join us for discounted admission and interactive programs that help to fulfill badge requirements on Saturday, March 25. In addition,…

Save BIG When You Register for Summer Camp Attention all young scientists and conservationists! Dive in and explore the fantastic ocean of wonder at our summer camp. Our summer program integrates science with art and literature to deepen…

Grab Your Binoculars and Cruise with Us this Weekend Join us on a Seal-Spotting & Birding Cruise this Saturday, January 28, or Sunday, January 29 as we seek out animals spending the winter in Long Island Sound including harbor seals, gray…

We are offering all teachers – plus one guest – free admission during "Teacher Appreciation Weekend" this Saturday, January 21, and Sunday, January 22! This weekend will give you the opportunity to preview our nationally-recognized…

Three-Day Weekend? Take a Trip to The Maritime Aquarium! Meet Pinniped Cove's newest residents – Gracie and Feisty – during Seal Feeding Demonstrations at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m. daily. Get close to a variety of sharks…

Introducing Feisty and Gracie! We are thrilled to announce two new additions to our largest exhibit, "Pinniped Cove" ... Feisty and Gracie! Feisty, a gentle 33-year-old, is the second male to call The Maritime Aquarium home in its 35 year…

Make a Difference this Holiday Season Show your support of The Maritime Aquarium this holiday season by making a meaningful gift to help support our crucial work. Any gift you can make – regardless of size - will make a difference. Here are…

The generosity of supporters like you help us maintain the highest quality care for our resident animals, like Tillie, who recently underwent successful cataract surgery. With more than 7,000 animals of over 350 species, our work is never done. We…

“THE POLAR EXPRESS 4D Experience” is Now Playing! A holiday tradition goes to a new dimension – literally – as an exciting version of the beloved film “THE POLAR EXPRESS™” steams off the screen of our 4D…

Please Note: The Aquarium will close at 3 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve (Nov. 23) and will be closed on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 24.) "Shark-Diving Santa" Returns this December! Throughout the holiday season (toy-building permitting), Santa will enter…

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ 4D Experience” Opens Friday, November 25! A holiday tradition goes to a new dimension – literally – as an exciting new version of the beloved film “THE POLAR EXPRESS™” steams off the…

See "Happy Family 4D” for a Ludicrously Spooky Adventure! Just in time for Halloween: Experience the magical mayhem of “Happy Family 4D” as the evil witch Babayaga transforms the Wishbone family into mystical monsters! Presented…

Don't Miss "Mask Up Maritime" This Saturday Evening! "Mask Up Maritime" Saturday, September 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Now that face masks are optional, we are staying open late to welcome guests who would like everyone to be wearing a mask in…

Summer may be over but that doesn't mean the fun has to end! Fall into wonder by immersing yourself in our 75 exhibits featuring animals from Long Island Sound and beyond. During a visit to the Aquarium, you can get up close and personal with…

Final Days ... Extended Summer Hours! We are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. Reserve Your Aquarium Tickets Today! Get Out and About and Have Some Fun with Our Animals Before Summer Ends! We're taking the work out of your Labor Day…

Summer is winding down and so is our special summer exhibit, “Flutter Zone!” This special walk-through encounter features dozens of varieties of exotic butterflies from Central and South America. Don't miss out! Reserve Your…

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,…

Extended summer hours! We will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. There's One Month Left to Enjoy FREE Admission for CT Kids! Now through Labor Day (September 5) Did you know that Connecticut kids can get close to nearly 10,000…

Walk through "Flutter Zone" and experience a magical environment! You’ll encounter beautiful tropical butterflies—some of which may flutter around and even, land on you-- at this special summer exhibit. The exhibit features dozens of…

We've got you covered during Shark Week next week! Stop by the Aquarium to experience our special exhibit – "Shark Haven" – featuring four 4- to 5-foot sandbar sharks, one of the shark species native to Long Island Sound. Plus, our…

Extended summer hours! We will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. Don't Miss Out ... FREE Admission for CT Kids! Now through Labor Day (September 5) We're offering free entry for all Connecticut residents 18 and under –…

Now through Labor Day (September 5) We're offering free entry for all Connecticut residents 18 and under – along with one accompanying adult in each group – as part of the state’s “CT Summer at the Museum" admission…

July 1 - Labor Day (September 5) We are thrilled to be participating again this year in the state’s “CT Summer at the Museum" admission program, which offers free entry for all Connecticut residents 18 and under, along with one…

Enjoy Beautiful Tropical Butterflies in "Flutter Zone!" Experience “Flutter Zone,” a special walk-through encounter at the Aquarium this summer! This exhibit features dozens of varieties of vibrant butterflies from Central and South…