Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration |
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55 Coogan Blvd Mystic, CT 06355(860) 572-5955 |
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Marine animals of all types luxuriate in the Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, ranging from beluga whales, who can be viewed from above ground outdoors or through underwater windows, to harmless stingrays, residing in a pool where they can be touched. Founded by underwater explorer Robert Ballard, the aquarium also has a collection of deep sea exploration craft and interactive displays on the findings and lessons of these journeys. Visitors can watch whale, seal, and penguin feedings or catch a show featuring the center's enthralling sea lions. It is located north of Mystic, two miles northeast of the Mystic Seaport museum, which features a recreated and functioning 19th century seaport.
Open Mar - Nov: daily 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Dec - Feb: Mon. - Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat. - Sun. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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