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Bundle one Aquarium admission and one Simons Theatre movie at Central Wharf. Standard prices: adult $44.95; child ages 3–11 $35.95; senior 60+ $42.95; children 2 and under free. Reserve Aquarium entry and movie showing in advance through official ticketing; capacity is limited and walk-up availability is not guaranteed. Arrive up to ten minutes before the reserved entry time; late arrivals are not guaranteed immediate entry. Aquarium tickets are nonrefundable. Atlantic harbor seals are temporarily off exhibit. Outside food/drinks are prohibited in the theater. Bags over 12×12×12 inches are prohibited except diaper/medical bags; optional lockers cost $5 small/$7 large. Parking, concessions and separate animal encounters are not included. Published Aquarium hours are weekdays 9 a.m.–5 p.m., weekends 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; choose a scheduled movie time. Existing New England resident/student discount and other prior admissions are excluded from new delivery.

A coupon from a participating Massachusetts, New Hampshire or Rhode Island library admits up to four people for $20 per person ages 3+. Reserve the dated coupon in advance and present it at the box office; cannot combine with other offers or use for movie combinations, school or group visits.

Massachusetts residents with an EBT or WIC card may buy up to four admissions at $5 per person on any open day. Show the card at the box office; not combinable and excludes whale watches and the Simons Theatre. The Aquarium does not process EBT payment; use cash or another payment method.

Massachusetts Teachers Association or Boston Teachers Union cardholders receive free admission for themselves with a current academic-year card at the ticket booth. Cannot combine with other offers; excludes movies and whale watches.

An active physical Boston Public Library cardholder may reserve a coupon for free Aquarium admission for up to four people on the coupon date. Reserve in advance, present the actual coupon at the box office and use the same date for ticket reservation; not valid for movie combinations, groups or school visits.

Boston resident students in grades K–12 or Boston Pre-K and up to two guests receive free Aquarium admission on first and second Sundays through December 2026. Register a BPS/City of Boston Family Days pass in advance and show it at the box office; entry is subject to capacity.

Active-duty U.S. military members receive $10 off adult and $5 off child admission for themselves and dependents (not nondependent guests). Veterans receive $10 off adult or senior admission with proof of status. Cannot combine; excludes movies and whale watches.

Residents of CT, MA, ME, NH, RI or VT, and students attending college in those states, receive $5 off standard admission or admission-plus-movie combinations. Cannot combine with other offers; blackout dates apply. The summer weekend/holiday blackout ended September 7, 2026.

Massachusetts residents presenting an EBT or ConnectorCare card in person may receive up to four $3 adult tickets and four free youth tickets for ages 7–17. Applies to general admission or a ticketed exhibition.

U.S. active-duty military members and veterans receive free in-person admission for themselves and up to five guests with a valid military or veteran ID. Advance tickets are not included.

Free admission for everyone every Thursday from 5–9 pm. Advance tickets are required. Applies to general admission, not ticketed performances, films or events.

Members of MTA/AFT receive $12 general admission (standard general admission is $20). Discount applies to general admission, not ticketed events.

Buy four one-time admissions chosen from seven Boston attractions for $84 per adult (12+) or $72 per child (3–11), saving up to $68.95 (45%) for adults and $50.30 (41%) for children versus published regular box-office prices. Valid for nine consecutive days from first visit; reservations required at the Aquarium and Boston Harbor City Cruises. Start visits within one year of purchase; actual savings vary by selected attractions.

Massachusetts residents can join the free Hometown Pass and receive free museum admission when accompanied by a guest who buys a full-fare adult ticket. Pass holder and adult ticket must be purchased at the ticket booth on the visit day (or adult ticket by phone); online purchases and packages are excluded. Pass holder over 15 must show valid government ID or voter registration.