Woods Hole Science Aquarium, Marine research aquarium in Woods Hole, Falmouth, United States.
The facility contains 140 marine animals from Northeast and Middle Atlantic waters, including fish, crustaceans, and marine invertebrates in specialized tanks.
Established in 1885, the Woods Hole Science Aquarium holds the distinction of being the oldest operating public marine aquarium in the United States.
The aquarium serves as an educational center where visitors learn about marine environments through informative displays and direct interaction with sea creatures.
Located at 166 Water Street, the aquarium operates Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with seal feeding demonstrations at 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
The outdoor seal habitat houses two permanently resident seals that cannot return to their natural environment due to injuries and medical conditions.
Location: Falmouth
Address: 166 Water St, Woods Hole, MA 02543, USA 02543
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00-16:00
Phone: +15084952001
Website: http://aquarium.nefsc.noaa.gov
GPS coordinates: 41.52583,-70.67417
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:39
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