Mystic Country

As New England’s hands-on aquarium, Mystic Aquarium offers unforgettable animal encounters, fun interactive experiences and dynamic learning opportunities for people of all ages. Sea lion shows, beluga whales and African penguins make it a special place, while deep-sea exploration exhibits make it one-of-a-kind.   In celebration of Father's Day, Mystic Aquarium is offering fathers free admission with a full-paid child admission on Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16. This special offer applies to in-person purchases only and cannot be combined with any other offer.   Aquatic Animals Come face-to-face with New England’s only beluga whales. Meet playful sea lions, endearing African penguins, graceful rays and mesmerizing fish. More...   Kid Fun Hands-on activities are the stars at Mystic Aquarium. Kids can touch sharks, cradle a crab, feed rays, check out the exciting sea lion show, even enter an atrium with 1,200 gorgeous Australian birds. More...     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... Encounter Programs Close encounters of the incredible kind! Touch a beluga and even pat its tongue. Listen to an African penguin's heartbeat. It’s all possible at Mystic Aquarium. More...     Nautilus 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. More...   Upcoming Events There’s always something new and fun going on at Mystic Aquarium. Check out a listing of events on Mystic Aquarium's website     Shopping From plush penguins to an excellent collection of books and DVDs, Mystic Aquarium's store has an excellent assortment of gifts for those back home – or for you to keep. You may even be able to buy rare paintings created by our African penguins! More...   Weddings and Events Surrounded by beautiful sealife, events at Mystic Aquarium are truly breathtaking. And curious belugas are often uninvited guests for cocktail receptions! More...