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Mystic Aquarium

Aquariums ·Zoos & aquariums ·Mystic ·Open now
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Mystic Aquarium is a marine aquarium at 55 Coogan Blvd. in Mystic, Connecticut, known for its outdoor beluga habitat.

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Mystic Aquarium — Aquarium visitors exploring a shallow marine life exhibit Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos · CC BY 2.0 · edited
Mystic Aquarium — Aquarium visitors exploring a shallow marine life exhibitMystic Aquarium — Penguins gathered during a feeding at the aquariumMystic Aquarium — Bright pink jellyfish drifting through a blue tankMystic Aquarium — Brown shark resting over the aquarium's gravel bottomMystic Aquarium — Snapping turtle resting on a submerged logMystic Aquarium — Visitor reaching toward a beluga through the tank glassMystic Aquarium — Beluga rising to the surface of its poolMystic Aquarium — Beluga swimming through the aquarium tankMystic Aquarium — Family visiting a beluga at the viewing windowMystic Aquarium — Child meeting a beluga at the aquarium viewing glass

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 16:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 16:00
Tuesday10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 16:00

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Why go

  • The largest outdoor beluga whale habitat in the United States.

With kids

  • The Aerial Adventure Course remains available during construction. Aquarium members have complimentary access.

Tips for your visit

  • Online tickets arrive as a PDF; print yours or have it ready to scan at arrival.

Best time to visit

  • World of Wonders is included with regular aquarium admission from September 8 through October 4.

Know before you go

  • Book a timed ticket in advance through the aquarium’s website. Online tickets arrive as a PDF that can be printed or scanned on arrival.
  • Members can enter without a reservation by showing a valid membership card. Member guest tickets must be bought in advance.
  • The aquarium is open daily from 10:00 to 16:00.

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  1. The aquarium has conducted artificial insemination research with beluga whales as part of its conservation work.

    Mystic Aquarium - Wikipedia

  2. It is one of three U.S. facilities with Steller sea lions and the only one in New England with beluga whales.

    Mystic Aquarium - Wikipedia
  3. 34 African

    Its collection includes two Steller sea lions, six northern fur seals, five California sea lions and 34 African penguins.

    Mystic Aquarium - Wikipedia

  4. Its five beluga whales include Juno, Natasha and Kela.

    Mystic Aquarium - Wikipedia

  5. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and a member of the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums.

    Mystic Aquarium - Wikipedia

  6. The aquarium is a subsidiary of Sea Research Foundation, Inc.

    Mystic Aquarium - Wikipedia

History

Industrialist and philanthropist Kelvin Smith was the aquarium’s primary shareholder. He chose the site for its shoreline and maritime history.

  1. 1973The aquarium opened as a privately owned corporation.
  2. 1985Robert Ballard discovered the Titanic, a milestone behind the later exhibition he created with Tim Delaney.
  3. 1999A $52 million expansion combined the aquarium with Ballard’s Institute for Exploration and added Arctic Coast, an outdoor beluga habitat holding 760,000 gallons.
  4. 2012The Ocean Exploration Center opened with material from Ballard’s expeditions. Its Nautilus Live Theater connected audiences live with the E/V Nautilus crew at sea. On April 12, the aquarium opened Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below to mark the sinking’s centenary; Robert Ballard and Tim Delaney created the exhibit.
  5. 2014The aquarium received the National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
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  1. 2015The Titanic exhibit closed in January 2015.
  2. 2021–2022Five belugas arrived from Marineland in Canada in May 2021. Havok died in August 2021 and Havana in February 2022.

Don't miss

  • Marine TheaterThe aquarium hosts shows daily.
  • Reef tanksLook for coral, reef fish, sharks and stingrays.
  • SealsThe aquarium’s animals include harbor and Arctic spotted seals.
  • Dino SeasOne of the displays created when the former Titanic exhibit was remodeled.

Sources: Mystic Aquarium - Wikipedia · Mystic - Wikivoyage (see) · Mystic Aquarium · We’re Making Improvements for Our Animals & Gue… · Tickets - Mystic Aquarium · checked 28 Sep 2026

Where
55 Coogan Blvd., CT, Mystic

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Questions and answers

What are the opening hours?

Daily, 10:00–16:00.

Are the exhibits indoors or outdoors?

Both; habitats include aquatic species, reptiles and amphibians.

Is there a jellyfish exhibit?

Yes, the aquarium has a jelly gallery.

Can I see octopuses and Japanese spider crabs?

Both are among the aquarium’s animals.

Is the Titanic exhibition still open?

No. It closed in January 2015.

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