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Titanic: 12,450 feet below at Mystic Aquarium

55 Coogan Boulevard
Mystic, Connecticut 06355

860-572-5955

Step back in time and be part of the story - a legend 100 years in the making - in Mystic Aquarium’s newest exhibit, Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below.

Exhibits and More at Mystic Seaport

75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355

860.572.0711

With the tugboat Kingston II greeting you right at the museum’s front gate, Mystic Seaport has a lot to pull you in. Among the highlights: the ongoing renovation of the Museum's signature vessel – Charles W. Morgan -- and their latest interactive exhibit: ...

New Exhibits at Mystic Aquarium

55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT 06355

860 572 5955

Usually, it’s best to stay far away from jellyfish, but the Aquarium’s new Jellies: The Ocean in Motion really draws you in – for a fascinating (and extremely colorful) up-close look at these rarely appreciated creatures.

On the Coast

Florence Griswold Museum

96 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371

860 434 5542

The Florence Griswold Museum is the ultimate art, nature, and history-lover’s destination.

Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum

1 Crystal Lake Road
Groton, CT 06340

860 694 3558

Home of the Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered vessel and the first ship to go to the North Pole, The Submarine Force Museum traces the development of the “Silent Service” from the 1700s to more recent Ohio and Virginia class submarines.

In the Country

Mashantucket Pequot Museum

110 Pequot Trail
Mashantucket, CT 06338

800 411 9671

Journey back 18,000 years to discover the native and natural history of southeastern Connecticut. Award-winning museum includes interactive exhibits, dioramas, historic artifacts,movies, observation tower, restaurant, gift shop. Open year round.

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55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT
860 572 5955

www.mysticaquarium.org

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Titanic - 12,450 Feet Below

Step back in time and be part of the story in Mystic Aquarium’s newest exhibit, Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below. This permanent exhibit is full of captivating imagery, breathtaking recreations, emotional soundscapes, hands-on activities and thrilling entertainment that transport you to the moment and inspire your course for exploration and discovery. More...

Jellies: The Ocean in Motion

Jellies have no heart and no brains. So what makes them so fascinating? Brilliantly lit tanks give you new appreciation for these simple – yet simply amazing creatures.

Sense-Sational Seas

There are all sorts of animals to see at Mystic Aquarium, but have you ever wondered how those creatures see you (not to mention smell, hear, or detect you with sense that humans just don’t have?) Sense-Sational seas explores the fascinating – and sometimes superhuman – capabilities of all sorts of animals.

Nautilus Live Theater

Where will you be when the newest deep-sea discovery is made? Come aboard world-famous explorer Dr. Robert Ballard's ship of exploration in this state-of-the-art theater. Telepresence technology reveals real-time exploration and discovery on the ocean floor and allows guests to communicate with crew aboard the E/V Nautilus.

ONGOING HIGHLIGHTS:

Sea Lion Show

Four California Sea Lions including a playful juvenile stage daily shows at the Aquarium’s Marine Theater. More...

Beluga Whales

Mystic Aquarium has the only beluga whales in New England, housed in a one-acre outdoor habitat that is one of the largest beluga whale enclosures in the United States. More...

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