The Connecticut State Museum of Natural History’s day trip to the New England Aquarium & Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston will take place on Saturday, April 30. The bus will leave Storrs at 8 am and will depart Boston for Connecticut at 5 pm.
Explore Boston’s New England Aquarium, a global leader in ocean exploration and marine conservation. The Aquarium has completed a renovation of its main building and a top-to-bottom transformation of its iconic 200,000-gallon Giant Ocean Tank. Exhibits also include the Amazon Rainforest, Atlantic Harbor Seals, Blue Planet Center, Coral Reef Center, Marine Mammal Center, Penguins, the Shark and Ray Touch Tank, and IMAX Theater.
A short walk from the aquarium you will find the historic Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Explore unique, locally loved, and nationally recognized retail shops. Check out the world-famous Quincy Market and experience different foods from across the globe at the restaurants, pubs, and booths. Enjoy the street performers and musicians as you stroll along the cobblestone walkways.
The bus will leave Storrs at 8 am. The bus will depart Boston for UConn at 5 pm. Please arrive and be prepared to board the bus prior to departure times. Advance registration required: Bus Fee $50 ($40 for Museum members and donors). Admission to the Aquarium is not included and should be paid at the door or online. For a preview, and prices for admission packages, visit the New England Aquarium website www.neaq.org. To find out about Quincy Market shopping, dining, street theater, and other events, visit www.faneuilhallmarketplace.com.
For more information, contact: Natural History Museum at 860.486.4460