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Narragansett Bay

Hamilton Family Aquarium

23 America’s Cup Ave, Newport, R.I. 02840

Plan Your Visit
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Hours Mon–Sun: 10am – 4pm
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Admission Adults $15 • Seniors $13 • Member Discounts Available
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Location Newport, Rhode Island
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Contact (401) 324-6020
Community Access Sponsor Washington Trust

Thank you to Washington Trust for supporting Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium as the Community Access Sponsor for April!

A Bay Come to Life

Make Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium a memorable stop on your Rhode Island itinerary. This one-of-a-kind, 7,500-square-foot destination allows guests to come face-to-face with the critters and species that live beneath Bay waters, while also helping visitors build personal connections to the issues that challenge the health of this beautiful natural resource.

Plus, you’ll love…

  • Up-close encounters with local marine life
  • Hands-on touch tanks — sandy bottom & rocky shore
  • Live animal displays and naturalist-led talks
  • Gift shop featuring Save The Bay merchandise
Visitors exploring Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium
📍 Getting Here 🎫 Admission & Hours ♿ Accessibility 🚖 Group Visits

Explore the Aquarium

Choose your adventure — there’s something for every visit

Birthday party at the aquarium
Private Events
Birthday Parties
Celebrate surrounded by the Bay’s most fascinating creatures. Private party packages available for all ages.
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Public programs at the aquarium
What’s On
Public Programs
Weekly drop-in programs during regular hours, plus special evening events throughout the year.
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Group visit at the aquarium
School & Scouts
Group Visits
Free admission for tour escorts and specialized program opportunities for groups of all sizes.
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Private events at the Hamilton Family Aquarium
Venue & Buy-Outs
Private Events
Host your corporate gathering, milestone celebration, or evening buy-out surrounded by the living world of Narragansett Bay.
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What Makes Us Different

We’re not your average aquarium.

All animals come from, or are found in Narragansett Bay, the Rhode Island Sound, and the freshwater rivers, streams, and ponds of Rhode Island. Most of our animals are temporary guests and are returned to their natural habitat after a brief stay at the Aquarium.

Some animals are non-releasable due to displacement or injury. These animals are given expert care and are now animal ambassadors for their species through our education programs.

We are a net positive aquarium — not just by caring for animals, but by giving back to the Bay. We breed little skates, northern lined seahorses, and chain catsharks, which support local populations.