Aquarium is now closed to public until further notice due to Post Sandy damages

 For volunteer opportunities to help with clean up and setting up the aqaurium please visit Volunteers Opportunities.

Our new exhibits include Smooth Dogfish, Little Skates, Winter Skates and Chain Dogfish! Whether you're a local or a tourist, the Save The Bay Exploration Center and Aquarium in Newport is the perfect family destination. Kids get face-to-fin with lobsters, crabs, moon jellies, sea cucumbers and some funky looking fish! With Newport's only ocean beach just outside our front door, you can continue the beachcombing experience afterwards or just enjoy a walk in the surf. Daily specials are here!

Our interactive marine science center is home to 14 exhibits and some 140 species of Narragansett Bay creatures. 

Admission
General admission is $6 / FREE for Save The Bay Family members and children under 3. Become a member now.
We're open year-round for schools and groups, and offer education programs linked to the Grade Span Expectations. For pricing and details, contact  education@savebay.org or 401-272-3540, x133.

Sea more! In this VIDEO, educator Adam Kovarsky shows kids why horseshoe crabs are among the Bay's most primitive and fascinating creatures.

MAILING ADDRESS
Save The Bay Exploration Center
P.O. Box 851
Newport, RI 02840
401-324-6020

STREET ADDRESS
Save The Bay Exploration Center
175 Memorial Blvd.
Newport, RI 02840
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