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On Saturday the 21st, the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk held its 30th Anniversary celebration. There were a number of special events as well as ticket prices that were reduced to the original fees in 1988, when the aquarium opened. Continue Reading →
Updated with full schedule of activities! Continue Reading →
On Saturday, Feb. 11, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is putting a special twist on its popular “Feeding Time” program by opening the session only to couples (18+) and each couple goes home with a box of specialty chocolates from Forever Sweet Bakery in Norwalk. Continue Reading →
Need a fun activity for out-of-town guests during the holiday week? Send them behind the scenes – and let them feed some of the marine life – of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk! Continue Reading →
The severe drought has impacted Bunker in Greenwich’s Binney Pond and Bruce Park. There have been a series of fish kills, raising eyebrows and making people hold their noses. Unlike eels and goldfish, in Binney Pond, Bunker need more oxygen. We spoke to experts who elaborated on this “single species event,” which is expected to get worse before it gets better. Continue Reading →
During “Ocean Litera-Sea’ Weekend” on Sept 17-18, donate a new or gently used children’s book and receive $5 off the regular child’s admission of $15.95. Continue Reading →
Sunday, Sept. 11 is National Grandparents’ Day this year. So this weekend – Sept. 10 & 11 – The Maritime Aquarium is encouraging grandparents to come with their grandchildren by offering a special “Grandparents’ Weekend” discount. Continue Reading →
With the recent whale sightings in and near Greenwich, here’s a chance to learn more about whales in a hands-on setting! Celebrate the second summer of humpback whales visiting Long Island Sound by by visiting the “Giant Walk-In Whale” at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. Wile you’re there you can enjoy a spectacular IMAX whale movie. With the recent sightings of two whales in western Long Island Sound, the Aquarium is declaring August to be a “Whale of a Month.” Daily highlights from Aug. 6 through Labor Day include:
– a 43-foot inflatable humpback whale that will let Aquarium guests experience the scale of a whale, both inside and out. Continue Reading →
Flutter Zone opens Saturday, May 28. “Flutter Zone” will offer close encounters with dozens of varieties of exotic tropical butterflies daily through Sept. 5 (Labor Day) on the Aquarium’s riverfront courtyard. Continue Reading →
“A Beautiful Planet” features stunning footage of our magnificent blue planet – and the effects humanity has had on it over time – as captured by the astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This is the newest classic IMAX space documentary made in cooperation with NASA that premieres on Friday, April 29 on the six-story screen of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Continue Reading →