Mystic Aquarium

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Visiting

Today's Hours
09:00am - 05:50pm

DIRECTIONS

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Encounters

Experience of a Lifetime

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Aquarium Spotlight

Encounter Programs

In an effort to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet, our encounter programs offer guests a unique experience that fosters a deeper appreciation for animals.

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What's Happening

Mystic Aquarium Vanity Plate

Through a partnership with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, a specialty license plate has been designed to help bring recognition to the local icon and their important mission of ocean conservation.

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Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to plan your day at Mystic Aquarium!

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SHOWS & FEEDING TIMES

Foxwoods Marine Theater

Weekdays
11:30
2:30

Weekends
10:30
12:30
2:00
4:30

Arctic Coast

11:00
1:30
3:30

Roger Tory Peterson Penguin Pavillion

9:30
1:30

PLAN YOUR SPECIAL OR CORPORATE EVENT

Special events become even more special when you host them at Mystic Aquarium or the nearby Mystic Yachting Center. Let our Ocean Blue Catering™ team design a special event for you. From weddings to corporate events, evening cocktail receptions and even a party catered in your home, Ocean Blue Catering will make your event a truly memorable experience for you and your guests.

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Education

Fun & Learning

Mystic Aquarium’s formal and informal education programs inspire learners of all ages. Through inquiry-based teaching and hands-on activities, education programs encourage people to use and develop skills such as observing, hypothesizing, experimenting, and drawing conclusions.

Summer Camps

What do young explorers, animal and nature lovers, and budding marine biologists have in common? They can all find a summer camp to suit their interests at Mystic Aquarium.

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Birthday Parties

Mystic Aquarium offers traveling and on-site birthday parties

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Conservation & Research

Conservation

With a longstanding commitment to ocean conservation and citizen science, Mystic Aquarium tackles global and local issues, and invites the community to be part of the solution.

Research

A leader in the aquarium and marine research communities, Mystic Aquarium has produced significant advances in the marine sciences. Learn more about our Laboratory Research, Field Research and Scientists who are working to promote healthy oceans of biodiversity and sustainable resources for current and future generations.

Animal Rescue

Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program supports animals in need, educates the public about the marine environment and its inhabitants, and promotes our mission to inspire people to care about and protect our ocean planet.

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