Need something to do over the winter break? Join us for an exciting and educational Virtual Winter Vacation Camp! This distance learning program will include an Aquarium Tour, up-close sights of our Belugas Whales, Seals, Sea Lions and Penguins! There will be 4 days of programs for 40 minutes each day! Open to grades 1st-5th.…
Need something to do over the winter break? Join us for an exciting and educational Virtual Winter Vacation Camp! This distance learning program will include an Aquarium Tour, up-close sights of our Belugas Whales, Seals, Sea Lions and Penguins! There will be 4 days of programs for 40 minutes each day! Open to grades 1st-5th.…
Need something to do over the winter break? Join us for an exciting and educational Virtual Winter Vacation Camp! This distance learning program will include an Aquarium Tour, up-close sights of our Belugas Whales, Seals, Sea Lions and Penguins! There will be 4 days of programs for 40 minutes each day! Open to grades 1st-5th.…
Take a splash into chilly Long Island Sound for a good cause! Raise money on behalf of Mystic Aquarium and its Animal Rescue Program. Create your own webpage, set your own fundraising goals, and share it with your friends! Leading the charge into the chilly waves this year are two people with local roots. You’ve…
Come in for a rare, before-hours opportunity to get up close with a penguin and their trainers, learn about their care, their plight in the wild, and ways you can help protect this endangered species. Breakfast will be served at 8 am by Lancer Catering, and a member of our African Penguin colony will be…
Join our Director of Education & Conservation for cocktails (or mocktails) for conversations with members of the Aquarium team as we explore the conservation efforts that support the Aquarium’s mission. Grab a TIPSY TURTLE, our drink of choice for this week, as we discuss the Aquarium’s sea turtle rescue and rehab efforts and dive into…
You are invited to join Mystic Aquarium’s Ocean Ambassadors for our March cleanup at Napatree Point. As an organization rooted in conservation, our goal is to remove 5,000 pounds of marine debris, including ocean plastics, from local shorelines and we need your help! Beach clean-ups are one of the most impactful ways to help combat…
Join your favorite superheroes on August 17 from 10 am – 5 pm for a superpowered day exploring the underwater world and saving the environment! We are not just celebrating these fictional crime-fighting heroes but also the heroes behind the scenes at Mystic Aquarium. You might not always see them, but these heroes care for…
Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Team is partnering with ORCA Fellowship for a fall Misquamicut Beach Cleanup in Rhode Island! Beach cleanups are essential to improving coastal and ocean ecosystems while providing a safer, cleaner place for humans and animals to soak in the rays and enjoy the ocean. All you need to do is bring…
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Mystic Aquarium and Hispanic Access Foundation on Friday, October 14th at 6:00PM EST for a virtual screening of the short film El Canto Del Mar followed by an engaging panel discussion. This 22-minute long film, produced by Hispanic Access Foundation, uses storytelling and breathtaking videography to explore the LatinX and Hispanic relationship to the ocean.…
Date/Time: Virtual on October 25, 4:30PM - 6PM and in-person on November 12 at Mystic Aquarium, 55 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355 NOAA and Mystic Aquarium are teaming up for a hybrid evening of deep-sea exploration of seamounts for educators of grades 6 – 12 on Tuesday, October 25. From 4PM – 6:30PM, view a…
A Mystic holiday tradition that is not to be missed, the annual Festival of Lights celebration will take place on Friday, December 9th! From 5pm to 9pm, Mystic Aquarium will grant free entry with the donation of a non-perishable food item (in lieu of a food item, cash donations will also be accepted for entry).…
Grab your favorite winter onesie (or warm winter gear) and join Mystic Aquarium’s Youth Conservation Corps, The Watch Hill Conservancy, and The Watch Hill Fire District for a winter coastal clean-up and sea turtle survey at Napatree Point, Westerly. Our goal is to remove at least 100 pounds of marine debris, including ocean plastics, from…
Mermaids are coming to Mystic Aquarium! Experience an aquatic adventure like never before when you come face-to-face with real mermaids. The mermaids will dazzle with their interactive underwater performances, inspiring the imagination in guests of all ages! For an even more magical experience, you will have the opportunity to meet a mermaid on dry land!…
Mermaids are coming to Mystic Aquarium! Experience an aquatic adventure like never before when you come face-to-face with real mermaids. The mermaids will dazzle with their interactive underwater performances, inspiring the imagination in guests of all ages! For an even more magical experience, you will have the opportunity to meet a mermaid on dry land!…
Mermaids are coming to Mystic Aquarium! Experience an aquatic adventure like never before when you come face-to-face with real mermaids. The mermaids will dazzle with their interactive underwater performances, inspiring the imagination in guests of all ages! For an even more magical experience, you will have the opportunity to meet a mermaid on dry land!…
Meet famous superheroes and take pictures with them all weekend long! Be sure to get your face painted like a superhero on Friday. Then, meet our own Mystic Aquarium Veterinarian heroes on Saturday while they perform animal checkups! On Sunday, it's your turn to become a superhero and adopt a shelter animal during your visit…
Join us as we celebrate Juno the beluga whale's 21st birthday in style! With an evening of live jazz in the newly-renovated courtyard air, your ticket includes a sampling of sushi from participating restaurants -- Pink Basil, Spice Club, and Samurai Noodle Bar & Grill! Purchase an event-exclusive Perks & Corks cocktail (and more food!),…
Dive into the world of art and paint an Octopus like a pro with local artist Lana Gunn! And to keep those creative juices flowing, Perks & Corks has got you covered with a delightful selection of beer and wine. Cheers to a fun-filled painting adventure! Please note, this is a 21+ event. $40/non-members, $35/members…
Encounter an aquatic wonder like never before – mermaids are coming to Mystic Aquarium! Seeing a real mermaid can be a dream come true for many children (and adults)! For two long weekends at the end of September, discover the magic of mermaids as they swirl through the waters of our Caribbean Reef habitat.* We…
Encounter an aquatic wonder like never before – mermaids are coming to Mystic Aquarium! Seeing a real mermaid can be a dream come true for many children (and adults)! For two long weekends at the end of September, discover the magic of mermaids as they swirl through the waters of our Caribbean Reef habitat.* We…
Encounter an aquatic wonder like never before – mermaids are coming to Mystic Aquarium! Seeing a real mermaid can be a dream come true for many children (and adults)! For two long weekends at the end of September, discover the magic of mermaids as they swirl through the waters of our Caribbean Reef habitat.* We…
Encounter an aquatic wonder like never before – mermaids are coming to Mystic Aquarium! Seeing a real mermaid can be a dream come true for many children (and adults)! For two long weekends at the end of September, discover the magic of mermaids as they swirl through the waters of our Caribbean Reef habitat.* We…
Encounter an aquatic wonder like never before – mermaids are coming to Mystic Aquarium! Seeing a real mermaid can be a dream come true for many children (and adults)! For two long weekends at the end of September, discover the magic of mermaids as they swirl through the waters of our Caribbean Reef habitat.* We…
Encounter an aquatic wonder like never before – mermaids are coming to Mystic Aquarium! Seeing a real mermaid can be a dream come true for many children (and adults)! For two long weekends at the end of September, discover the magic of mermaids as they swirl through the waters of our Caribbean Reef habitat.* We…
Encounter an aquatic wonder like never before – mermaids are coming to Mystic Aquarium! Seeing a real mermaid can be a dream come true for many children (and adults)! For two long weekends at the end of September, discover the magic of mermaids as they swirl through the waters of our Caribbean Reef habitat.* We…
Encounter an aquatic wonder like never before – mermaids are coming to Mystic Aquarium! Seeing a real mermaid can be a dream come true for many children (and adults)! For two long weekends at the end of September, discover the magic of mermaids as they swirl through the waters of our Caribbean Reef habitat.* We…
Encounter an aquatic wonder like never before – mermaids are coming to Mystic Aquarium! Seeing a real mermaid can be a dream come true for many children (and adults)! For two long weekends at the end of September, discover the magic of mermaids as they swirl through the waters of our Caribbean Reef habitat.* We…
October 11th, 10AM-2PM Mystic Aquarium Enjoy free admission to Dino Seas and learn all about our prehistoric oceans with fossil hunter Keith Cowley, curator of Living Sharks Museum! Explore hands-on samples of marine fossils from amazing ammonites to massive megalodon teeth, part of Mystic Aquarium's 50 Days of Fun! Free with general admission.
Wednesday, October 11th 6:00PM-8:00PM Mystic Aquarium FREE, Registration Required: https://ramp.mysticaquarium.org/52621/52622 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Us! Join us on Wednesday, October 11th, at 6:00 PM. We're partnering with the Hispanic Access Foundation for a free in-person Our Heritage, Our Planet (OHOP) Film Week event. Hispanic Access Foundation’s annual OHOP Film Week celebrates the voices, experiences, and…
Select Dates: November 24-December 30, 6-9PM This year, experience a holiday lights event like no other! Wave at the whales as you begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats taking in the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday themes. From the snowy Arctic Coast to the magical frozen tunnel of icicles,…
Select Dates: November 24-December 30, 6-9PM This year, experience a holiday lights event like no other! Wave at the whales as you begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats taking in the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday themes. From the snowy Arctic Coast to the magical frozen tunnel of icicles,…
Select Dates: November 24-December 30, 6-9PM This year, experience a holiday lights event like no other! Wave at the whales as you begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats taking in the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday themes. From the snowy Arctic Coast to the magical frozen tunnel of icicles,…
Select Dates: November 24-December 30, 6-9PM This year, experience a holiday lights event like no other! Wave at the whales as you begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats taking in the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday themes. From the snowy Arctic Coast to the magical frozen tunnel of icicles,…
Select Dates: November 24-December 30, 6-9PM This year, experience a holiday lights event like no other! Wave at the whales as you begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats taking in the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday themes. From the snowy Arctic Coast to the magical frozen tunnel of icicles,…
Select Dates: November 24-December 30, 6-9PM This year, experience a holiday lights event like no other! Wave at the whales as you begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats taking in the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday themes. From the snowy Arctic Coast to the magical frozen tunnel of icicles,…
Select Dates: November 24-December 30, 6-9PM This year, experience a holiday lights event like no other! Wave at the whales as you begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats taking in the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday themes. From the snowy Arctic Coast to the magical frozen tunnel of icicles,…
Select Dates: November 24-December 30, 6-9PM This year, experience a holiday lights event like no other! Wave at the whales as you begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats taking in the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday themes. From the snowy Arctic Coast to the magical frozen tunnel of icicles,…
Select Dates: November 24-December 30, 6-9PM This year, experience a holiday lights event like no other! Wave at the whales as you begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats taking in the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday themes. From the snowy Arctic Coast to the magical frozen tunnel of icicles,…
Select Dates: November 24-December 30, 6-9PM This year, experience a holiday lights event like no other! Wave at the whales as you begin your holiday stroll through our outdoor and indoor habitats taking in the sights and sounds of your favorite holiday themes. From the snowy Arctic Coast to the magical frozen tunnel of icicles,…
