Save The Bay
Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium in Newport, RI, offers over a dozen exhibits focusing on Narragansett Bay’s habitats, including touch tanks and an augmented reality watershed model. The aquarium supports educational goals and is accessible by multiple RIPTA routes.
Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium Location
Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium is situated at 23 America’s Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840. The aquarium is located at Newport’s transportation hub at the entrance to downtown Newport. It is easily accessible by multiple RIPTA routes, including Routes 14, 60, 63, 64, 231 Flex, and hop-on-hop-off routes 67 and 68.
Exhibits and Features at Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium
Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium offers over a dozen exhibits that focus on the various habitats of Narragansett Bay. Visitors can explore rocky shores, sandy shores, salt marshes, eelgrass habitats, deeper waters, and more. The aquarium includes three touch tanks and an augmented reality watershed model. The facility spans 7,000 square feet and features species from Narragansett Bay, which are eventually returned to their natural habitat.
Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium Admission Details
General admission to Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium is $15 per person, with discounts available for members and seniors. Guests ages two and under can enter for free. The aquarium participates in the Institute of Museum and Library Service’s “Museums for All” program, providing free admission for up to four guests who receive SNAP benefits, upon presentation of an EBT card.
Educational Programs at Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium
Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium supports the organization's educational goals through various school and public programming. The exhibits and features at the aquarium are designed to help visitors build personal connections to the environmental issues that challenge the health of Narragansett Bay. These educational initiatives are central to the aquarium’s mission.
Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium Accessibility
Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium is a sensory-inclusive location certified by KultureCity. The aquarium is designed to ensure accessibility for all visitors, helping to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities.