The aquarium was very fun. The sea lions were definitely our fan favorite as well as all of the jellyfish! It is definitely in need of some upgrades and some remodels. It is very small, but the outdoor exhibits and walking trail are a really great addition. I was able to pay an extra fee and feed a sting ray as a fun experience! For being in a smaller town and not a major city, it’s a very nice aquarium. They do have a lot of hands on activities as well that are good for kids.

Easy to access with plenty of parking. We did not feel comfortable seeing 4 adult beluga whales in a very small concrete tank which did not afford them much space. The same applied to the sea lion enclosure and a small overcrowded area for the South African penguins. Disappointing from an animal welfare point… we left very quickly.

This is a compact Aquarium with a local Long Island Sound sealife focus and lots of kid-oriented hands-on displays. This isn't as large as other aquariums, which also means it can be covered in a reasonable amount of time (this isn't an all-day commitment). The live seal show was fun, be sure to time your visit so you can see that. About half the sealife displays are outside, so consider that if the weather is iffy.

From the moment you walk in, you're greeted by playful penguins, majestic beluga whales, and all sorts of marine wonders. The touch tanks and interactive exhibits are a hit with kids and kids at heart. But what really got me was the conservation focus and the chance to learn about the incredible work they do for marine life. Plus, the outdoor sea lion show is a hoot! It's not just an aquarium; it's a deep dive into the beauty and importance of our oceans. Mystic Aquarium is a must-visit for families, animal lovers, or anyone looking for a splash of undersea magic. 🐟🌊🐧

Nice small aquarium. We saw the beluga whales. Great viewing they provided for us. Saw the exhibits inside the building. We had bought tickets in advance. When we bought the tickets a month ago the website said they closed at 6. Well the winter hours has them closing at 4. So we only had a half hour to see the aquarium. Very disappointing.

I have not been here since I was a kid…. We brought our friends here from out of town/country which is not ideal since it is winter time but we were able to view the animals and visit the exhibits. Still a wonderful place to take the kids many different things to see and learn. Unfortunately one of the whales was sick was an intestinal infection and they had to put it in intensive care. – Very sad…. The news stopped reporting on the well-being of the whale and nothing online hopefully it’s doing much better. A great place to visit, and even though it was cold we still had a nice time. Highly recommend it.

I would have rated this 5 stars if not for the price. $40+ for each adult is crazy and doesn’t include the dinosaur exhibit. It’s a relatively small aquarium that I think should not be priced over $25 for adults. Anyway, it’s, as I said, small but quite nice. I loved the outdoor beluga whales and seals and penguins. Inside was VERY crowded but the exhibits are nice. Loved the jelly fish section the most. Great place to bring the family if you are prepared for crowds (maybe go during the week) and to spend a bit of cash.

In the beginning of March, for a milestone birthday, my family treated me to a Penguin encounter at Mystic Aquarium. I love Penguins! This was a wonderful gift to mark the occasion. Felicia was our guide, and she did a great job. She was cheerful, professional, and very informative. We got to meet penguin "Purple Grey". She is named for the identifying color beads she wears. Purple Grey was beautiful! My family and I loved the whole experience. It was fascinating and incredible to be so close to a real penguin. Thank you, Felicia and assistants Debbie and Fatima.

We really liked this place. Nice exhibits, friendly staff, fair price. Penguins, beluga whales, sea lions, all good stuff. It could use just a little "sprucing up" to make it more attractive but we had a good time!

It was our first time visiting this aquarium (my son and I enjoyed this aquarium more than the one in Boston). It was a great experience and my son really enjoyed that Dino exhibit, it was worth the extra cost and it this exhibit in a 4D movie (we saw Ice Age) which was cool! My son was so excited to see the beluga whales and do the virtual reality experience (it’s an extra cost and worth every penny! We did the shark one, there are a few different ones to choose from). We arrived at 9am when they opened, which was perfect as it got very busy as the day went on, so I would recommend going early!