Located on the shoreline of Nantucket Harbor, the Aquarium displays local Nantucket species and is an excellent place to learn about the amazing sealife around the island. Displays are always changing and range from crabs and shellfish to fish and eels. All animals at the Aquarium are locally-collected and are released back into the wild at the end of the season. Displays can also include anything from seahorses to octopus to sharks!
Aquarium Exhibits
Touch Tank
Get a feel for the marine life that lives on and near Nantucket beaches at the most popular aquarium activity. Home to crabs, fish, shrimp, clams, snails, and more, the touch tank is a place where all ages can learn something new.
Outdoor Circle Tank
One of the larger tanks at the Aquarium, the circle tank is home to large fish, dogfish (small sharks), spider crabs, and horseshoe crabs. It overlooks the harbor and is a perfect place to contemplate the natural beauty of Nantucket.
Aquarium Rooms
Each room is filled with more than 50 animals including trigger fish, lobsters, mantis shrimp, tropical fish, and common local species. All the animals are either caught by our staff during research trips or donated by local fishermen and fishing charters. Exhibits change weekly to highlight new species or local ecosystems. There is always something new to discover!
