Ongoing at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
Return to Titanic
Dr. Robert Ballard returns to the legendary wreck he discovered in 1985, to tell the story of the discovery of Titanic as it’s never been told before. With past and current expedition film footage, involving interactive displays, this Institute for Exploration exhibit is a must-see for Titanic fans everywhere. Read more at the Mystic Aquarium website »
Exploring Your National Marine Sanctuaries
Get a glimpse of off-limits underwater national parks with famed deep-sea explorer Dr. Robert Ballard. You'll see historic shipwrecks, including the Civil War Ironclad USS Monitor; the beautiful Flower Garden Banks in the Gulf of Mexico; and a live high-def video link to visit with the sea lions of Monterey Bay, California. Read more at the Mystic Aquarium website »
Challenge of the Deep
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s Challenge of the Deep exhibition center is dedicated to revealing what lies on the deep ocean floors of the world, presenting interactive displays, artifacts and findings from the sites where Dr. Robert Ballard and his team are pioneering archaeology in deep-water environments. Read more at the Mystic Aquarium website »
Discoveries for Kids
How Boats Float
Roll up your sleeves and find out for yourself what keeps a boat above water in Mystic Seaport’s new interactive exhibit, How Boats Float. Other exhibits that will captivate the little ones: The Children’s Museum, Discovery Barn, sailing ship playscapes, and a room-size model of the Mystic Seaport area in miniature. Read more »
Discovery Lab
A unique hands-on experience for children of all ages awaits at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Get your hands wet as you touch and learn about a variety of marine life in a child-friendly environment. Open daily, 9:00 am - 5:45 pm.
