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Visitor Information

There are always new reasons to visit the Maine State Aquarium.  We have new animals, displays, and educational programs happening all the time so each time you visit you'll discover something different.  Select one of these links, or scroll down the page.

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Hours

The Aquarium is open 7 days a week (including holidays and state office closures), from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, from Memorial Day weekend (May 23, 2009) through Sunday, August 30, and then open Wednesdays through Sundays (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) through September 27, 2009, then closed for the season.  The aquarium is also open for school field trips and other groups.  Also see the daily events calendars below.

Admissions

  • Adult ticket--$5.00
  • Children (age 5-16 with adult family member)--$3.00
  • Children (age 4 and under with adult family member)--FREE
  • Senior Citizens (age 62 and older)--$3.00
  • Seasonal Membership (FAMILY)--$60.00
  • Seasonal Membership (INDIVIDUAL)--$30.00
  • School groups--$2.50 per student, teachers free; see details and reservation info here
  • Summer camps/Daycares--$2.50 per person
    (Reservations need to be made 2 weeks in advance to get this rate.)
    (Price does not include additional programs or guided activities - call for more information)
  • Groups and Tour Groups--Call for rates and see group details and reservation info here
    (Reservations need to be made 2 weeks in advance)
    (Price will not include additional programs or guided activities - call for more information)
  • Special weekends with discounts for special groups (grandparents, veterans, etc.) - coming soon for 2009
  • Gift passes are available

Directions

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Planning your visit

Some helpful hints for planning your visit to the aquarium:

  • Enjoy a memorable picnic lunch with us!  Pack a picnic and enjoy the views from our picnic tables that overlook Boothbay Harbor.  There are restrooms and a gift shop, but no food concessions within walking distance. 
  • If you are bringing children, be sure to have them wear older clothes and bring a dry change.  Our touch tanks are very popular and kids can get wet when exploring the creatures in the water.
  • Bring a camera to capture those special moments at the aquarium.
  • The weather in Maine can be unpredictable, so be prepared when you come.  A weather report can be found here.
  • Learn more about what our area has to offer at the Boothbay Chamber of Commerce web site or the Boothbay Harbor Chamber of Commerce web site.
  • And don't forget to pack your curiosity!

Events

Events include the Summer Science Festival, and daily tours of the DMR laboratory, sport fishing lessons, talks on lobsters, sharks, and other animals, and more.  The following links are PDF files, and may require Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader software (download here free) to view or print.  Please contact aquarium@maine.gov if you need an alternate format.

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