Designed by Cambridge Seven Associates, the New England Aquarium revolutionized aquatic parks when it was unveiled in 1969. Housing the largest enclosed Ocean Tank in the world (20-feet deep, 40 feet in diameter, 200,000-gallon volume), the facility defied conventions by grouping species together in more natural settings, rather than segregating them for display in stunted tank windows. The award-winning design remains a jewel in the crown of the Boston waterfront, with innovative expansions (including Schwartz-Silver's West Wing, an IMAX Theater and an East Wing by TAMS and Esherick, Homsey, Dodge and Davis) only adding to its appeal. The updated aquarium includes a dramatic new entry, penguin pool, 200-seat cafe and two-level exhibit gallery -- in addition to old standbys like the popular harbor seal pool, Amazon Rain Forest and Antarctic environment exhibit.
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Celebrate Seafood Dinner Series
11/10 (6:30PM) @ New England Aquarium
The Buzz: 4 Like It
Rising From the Ashes: The Phoenix Islands
11/2 (7PM) @ New England Aquarium
The Buzz: 1 Like It
Duck Tours Take Flight from the NEAq
5/1 - Sat (4PM) @ New England Aquarium
The Buzz: 5 Like It
Prickly Pickles: Sea Cucumbers
10/27 (7PM) @ New England Aquarium
The Buzz: 3 Like It
Jaws Revisited: Great White Sharks in New England
10/20 (7PM) @ New England Aquarium
The Buzz: 10 Like It
Oct 25, 4:42pm
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