Aquarium
The Oceanarium's aquarium provides visitors with a window into the everyday lives of the incredible creatures beneath the waves and along the shores of Maine, plus the people who depend on them.
Our Exhibits
29-Foot Authentic Indoor Lobster Boat
Our 29-foot authentic indoor lobster boat is fully interactive. Bait traps, band lobsters, and map your route all aboard our boat. Learn about the fishing industry, lobsters, and more during daily presentations held starboard side.
The Audrey M is the real thing—a full-size, genuine lobster boat that kids and adults can climb on to get a feel for what it’s like to be on a working lobster boat (and yes, our building was actually built around the boat).
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2,000 Gallons of Authentic Gulf of Maine Habitat in Nine Tanks
Our aquarium showcases a variety of animals found right here in the Gulf of Maine. From Chain catsharks to Ghost shrimp you will meet a variety of unique animals. These saltwater-dwelling animals live seasonally in aquatic habitats mimicking the intertidal and photic zone of our ocean as well as the tidal salt marsh.
Species vary, but usually include colored lobsters, hermit and green crabs, sea stars, anemone and many more marine animals.
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Rare Maine Lobsters
The Oceanarium is home to three genuine and rare blue, cotton candy, and orange Maine lobsters, and others of varying rarity. These beautiful 10-legged crustaceans are Maine lobsters like you’ve never seen them before.
650-Gallon Touch Pool
The Oceanarium’s huge 650-gallon touch pool features all sorts of marine inhabitants, all ready to meet you up close.
Our tank is brimming with sea stars, fin fish, sea cucumbers, and more!