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Monday 9am - 4pm Tuesday 9am - 4pm Wednesday 9am - 4pm Thursday 9am - 4pm Friday 9am - 4pm Saturday 9am - 4pm Sunday 9am - 4pm

Save The Bay - Hamilton Family Aquarium

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Dive beneath the waves of Narragansett Bay!

11/02/2026

Thank you to Papitto Opportunity Connection for supporting Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium as the Community Access Sponsor for the month of November!

Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium is a proud member of the Museums for All program, an Institute of Museum and Library Services national initiative. Through the Museums for All program, individuals and families receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits receive free admission to the Aquarium. Save The Bay also offers a Free Military Admissions program, providing complimentary admission to active and retired military personnel.

Support from corporate, private, and foundation donors enables Save The Bay to continue offering these programs to members, allowing them to enjoy the Hamilton Family Aquarium at no cost. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact [email protected]

pocfoundation.com

11/01/2026

FREE PARKING! Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium is conveniently located next to the Gateway Center parking lot & garage operated by the City of Newport, RI. As of November 1st, parking at the Gateway Center is FREE. Paid parking resumes in May 2027.

10/29/2026

Volunteer at Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium! 🐟 🦀

Our one-of-a-kind aquarium allows guests to encounter the creatures that live beneath Narragansett Bay waters and build a personal connection to the issues challenging the health of the Bay. Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years old, otherwise all ages are welcome.

Learn More & Apply: volunteer.savebay.org/aquarium-volunteers

10/28/2026

Fall Special! 🍁 Book your birthday party at Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium by December 31st and enjoy a $100 discount and a free T-shirt! Learn More & Book: savebay.org/birthday

10/26/2026

Join us for Once Upon a Tide Tuesdays at Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium!

Every Tuesday at 10:30 am, join us for Storytime! One of our amazing educators will read a fun, kid-friendly story related to one of our exciting animals. At the end of the story, you'll pay a visit to the real-life animal or explore a hands-on biofact to see how it compares to the page! Be sure to catch this fun way to learn more about our local Narragansett Bay residents! This program is included with Aquarium admission.

Plan Your Visit: SaveBay.org/Aquarium

10/22/2026

TONIGHT!! Join us for a Feeding Frenzy at Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium from 5:30 to 6:30 pm.

Nature lovers of all ages can engage with local Bay animals and participate in feeding time at these monthly after-hours, family-friendly events!

Tickets are limited for this exclusive experience! Purchase at savebay.org/aquarium

10/19/2026

Join us for Feeding Frenzy, a special after-hours experience at Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium! Nature lovers of all ages can engage with local bay animals and participate in feeding time at these monthly family-friendly events!

Tickets are limited for this exclusive experience! Join us on October 22nd from 5:30pm - 6:30pm.

Purchase tickets: savebay.org/aquairum

10/15/2026

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At Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium!

10/11/2026

Vote for Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium in the 2026 Newport Life Magazine Best of Newport County Awards! Voting runs through November 1st.

www.newportlifemagazine.com/nlm-best-of-newport-county/vote
Find us under: ENTERTAINMENT - FAMILY ACTIVITY - SAVE THE BAY AQUARIUM

10/09/2026

Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium will be OPEN on Indigenous Peoples' Day - Monday, October 12th, regular hours 10 am - 4 pm! Plan your visit: SaveBay.org/Aquarium or call 401-324-6020.

*Note* Save The Bay's administrative offices in Providence will be CLOSED.

Address

23 America’s Cup Avenue
Newport, RI
02840

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 4pm
Sunday	9am - 4pm

Telephone

+14013246020

Website

http://savebay.org/aquarium

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