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Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 11 attractions in Mystic
Traveller Description:
Journey into the aquatic world at this combination tourist attraction and research facility, where every underwater creature is more amazing than the... more » Journey into the aquatic world at this combination tourist attraction and research facility, where every underwater creature is more amazing than the last. Exhibits put you in close proximity to whales, penguins, sea lions and a 30,000-gallon tank, where exotic fish from around the world strut their stuff. « less
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Attraction type: Aquarium
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: 55 Coogan Blvd. Mystic, CT 06355
Tel: 860-572-5955
Fax: 860-572-5969

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Reviews of Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration

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22 Jun 2009

My drove with my 10 year old from Nebraska to visit Mystic!! It was worth the many hours on the road. ( Beautiful scenery- helped) The staff was very knowledgeable, the exhibits were well lit, clean and properly maintained. Everything was a joy to read, learn and explore!! The Numerous Titanic related items to see, photograph and to buy make... more

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3 of 5 stars
Saint Petersburg, FL
20 Jun 2009

Fairly interesting as aquariums go, but much more expensive than others I've been to in Tampa and Newport, KY. Be sure to see the beluga whales and the sea lions, whose trainer really put on outstanding commentary when we were there. more

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4 of 5 stars
Manchester, United Kingdom
10 Jun 2009

I agree this place is a bit expensive, but for us the beautiful ice cool Beluga Whales alone made the trip and the entrance fee worthwhile. Watch these endearing creatures being fed and you will fall under their spell. Whalers used to call them sea canaries for their amazing chatter, and they are very sociable. Add to that the excellent... more

27 Apr 2009

For $66.00 for 3 people I thought I was going to get a whole lot more aquarium than that! Our child who's 8 was $18.00. I thought because this was the most expensive aquarium between NY and CT that there was something spectacular going on in that aquarium. I am so disappointed that we drove 2 hrs up to this... more

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3 of 5 stars
Dutchess County, NY
24 Apr 2009

Just went last weekend. It's a great "little"aquarium, but the cost for my husband and I and our 4-year-old was a total of $66. Luckilly we bought our tickets at the information booth in Olde Mystic Village and saved 6 bucks, but still $60. And you really see everything in about 2-3 hours. more

30 Jan 2009

The staff was very informative, animals fantastic...duing our visit in Winter - some animals scarce. But the staff did their best to be around to ask questions, explain displays, point out interesting facts. Well worth the visit if you are in the area!! The staff goes out of their way to make you and your family feel welcome! more

14 Sep 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

We are repeat customers of this aquarium but I'm sure this will be the last time we go to Mystic, CT for the aquarium. We're repeat customers because our children LOVE the Beluga whales and being able to see them so up close. For our Labor Day weekend destination, we chose this place again...actually our children did. We had pre-purchased... more

1 Sep 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I just read a very negative review by another traveler and I am amazed at the difference of opinion. Mystic is a bit pricey but they are so much more than an aquarium. If you take time to see the sea lion show and spend time in the ray touch tank tent, you will hear employees tell you that they... more

29 Aug 2008

Many reviewers seem to knock the aquarium due to price and its size, number of exhibits but we enjoy it and have been to many other, bigger aquariums (Camden, NJ and Monterey, CA). This is not SeaWorld but I don't believe it is intended to be. This was our second visit and actually both times we have been pleased that... more

22 Aug 2008

My Family had a great time at the aquarium, the attractions were very educational. A lot of hands on with several of the attractions. They enjoyed touching the rays and being able to hold sea stars. The penquins were the best (up close) and very playful near the glass...kids really liked the closeness. Great day out with the family. more

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Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration Address

55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355
Tel: 860-572-5955 Fax: 860-572-5969