Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration

Pros: great indoor/outdoor combination of exhibits
Cons: dolphin show lacking

Mystic Marine Life Aquarium does not have the Grand Indoor Exhibit like the New England Aquarium (Boston) and does not have the vast display of outside attractions like Seaworld (Orlando, San Diego), but the combination together and the other attractions...

Pros: unusual ocean archaeology exhibits, beautiful outdoor exhibits, penguins and beluga whales
Cons: indoors too dark and crowded, my mother had unknown issues with the sea lion show

This past summer I had the pleasure of revisiting the two nicest aquariums I've ever visited, the National Aquarium in Baltimore and the Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, Connecticut. The Baltimore aquarium, while still very nice, didn't quite live up to my ...

Pros: Very convenient to Interstate 95.
Cons: Small to midsize exhibits.

Mystic Marine Life Aquarium

I have visited many aquariums in my life, and although this is clearly not the best of them, it certainly ranks very highly. It is certainly my favorite aquarium in the New England area. It is easy to get to...

Pros: Three day admission for the price of one, some lovely exhibits, great staff, wowser programs.
Cons: Ray pool needs some work, restaurant not worth the price.

Our recent visit to Mystic, Connecticut’s Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration was inspired by a fun, sad story out of Northern California. It seems a Steller’s Sea Lion by the name of Astro had crashed a Walk-a-thon near the San ...

Pros: variety of fish/mammal/bird/invertebrate species, clean, parklike grounds, handicapped-friendly, aquarium participates in noble research/rehab/conservation efforts, terrific gift shop
Cons: expensive, crowded, marine mammal demos not as good as they used to be, inadequate information posted about animals, shameless merchandising

I have visited the Mystic Aquarium since I was a child. I have a fascination with fishes, and I admire Mystic's efforts in research, rescue, and conservation. Yet I write this review with a sense of unease. In recent years, Mystic Aquarium has...

Pros: Interesting and fun shows with penguins, dolphins, and seals/sea lions
Cons: hot in the inside. Crowded

I had been to the Mystic Aquarium on a school trip with my son when he was in elementary school. My husband had never seen and talked about going there for years. Finally we drove the hour from our home in Connecticut to Mystic, paid the $15 and walk...

Pros: Wonderfully presented animal exhibits
Cons: expensive

Usually once a year my husband and I take our two kids, 5 and 2 years old to visit the aquarium. It's an easy commute and conveniently located a hop skip and jump off of I95. The aquarium is open seven days a week although I'm not exactly sure of their...

Pros: infant friendly,educational,lots to do
Cons: gross food

While up visiting my family in connecticut las week I thought it would be a great idea to bring my son there. I had not been there since the renovations and I also wanted to check it out for myself.

When first walking up to the Mystic...

Pros: Wonderful variety of sea life! A Beluga Whale!
Cons: none, really!

So we spent Thanksgiving at my brother's in Connecticut and since we had to drive right by the Mystic Aquarium on the way home it was high time we check it out! I had heard that they'd renovated and expanded the place and it had been many years, so we...

Pros: to many to list
Cons: none

Three Years ago, in the summer time, My husband and I and our two kids, joined a couple and their three kids to go on a weekend trip to, Rhode Island, on the way back, we were traveling through Connecticut, and decided to stop, and bring the kids to the...

Pros: outdoor exhibits, informative, friendly staff
Cons: Challenge of the Deep,

My husband and I have a thing about aquariums. If we're traveling to a city or town that has one we must visit it. So, since we were staying in Mystic, Connecticut, we knew we were headed for the aquarium. Having never visited it before, we didn't...

Pros: Great exhibits, educational, lots of fun!
Cons: Expensive.

Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration 55 Coogan Blvd Mystic, CT Exit 90 off I-95 If you plan to be in southeastern Connecticut, you have to take time to see the Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. We have a membership and visit ...

Pros: Great shows and displays, local area has even more to offer
Cons: pricey

It has been about three years since I was in Mystic,Ct. But when I and my family lived there we could not wait to go to the Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration.

Back in the 1990's the new polar bear and penguin exhibits had just...

Pros: Interesting exhibits;many different animals and species;small but easy to navigate layout.
Cons:

It cost $50 for two people.Closes at 5 pm in the summer.

I went back to the aquarium during my four day "mini-vacation" this past week.Most of it is outdoors so its weather dependent. The sea lion show and feeding was kind of hokey but fun. It was interesting to see the penguins,and i really liked ...

Pros: Kids love it as well as adults
Cons: Expensive

I have been to Mystic Aquarium many times over the years and it just keep getting better and better! It is a wonderful place to bring your kids to learn, explore and delight! The exhibits and shows are top notch! There are hands on activities for the...