New England Aquarium field trips, Boston school groups, marine science, chaperone ratios, lunch vouchers, bus drop-off, deposits, and Harbor View Cafe16 · Full official gallery
Mostly indoor Central Wharf aquarium with four exhibit levels, Harbor View Cafe lunch-voucher options, downtown bus drop-off, no on-site bus parking, and weather-aware waterfront arrival.
Age fitStrong for Pre-K through grade 12 marine science, habitats, conservation, Boston Harbor context, animal observation, and school groups.
CostPublished rates found: $30, $28, $21, and more. Use the linked price page for the matching ticket line.
Group planDiscounted group planning starts at 10 or more paying tickets, with six or more for special-needs groups. Chaperone ratios are preschool 1:3, grades K-4 1:5, grades 5-8 1:7, grades 9-12 1:10, and special-needs groups 1:1.
Weather noteGood choice for rainy days.
Day logisticsLunch: Harbor View Cafe group lunch vouchers are available for $12 plus tax per person. Groups bringing lunch must arrange an outside location because the Aquarium cannot store lunches and the cafe is only for groups buying food or vouchers. · Arrival: Aquarium has no on-site bus parking. Bring the bus drop-off/pick-up permit from the confirmation packet for the dashboard, use the 10-minute loading window, and follow the provided off-site bus parking directions and pricing.
