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Aquariums

Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium

Name: Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium
Address: 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840, Newport, RI, US
Telephone: (401) 324-6020
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (154 reviews)

📍 23 America's Cup Ave, Newport, RI 02840

📞 (401) 324-6020

🌐 www.savebay.org/aquarium

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🕐 Hours

Monday	10 AM–4 PM
Tuesday	10 AM–4 PM
Wednesday	10 AM–4 PM
Thursday	10 AM–4 PM
Friday	10 AM–4 PM
Saturday	10 AM–4 PM
Sunday	10 AM–4 PM

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About Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium

Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium is an aquarium in Newport, RI. The aquarium features interactive touch tanks where visitors can touch sea stars, sharks, and seahorses, with staff-led feeding stations at 4 different locations throughout the facility. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 154 visitors.

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The aquarium features interactive touch tanks where visitors can touch sea stars, sharks, and seahorses, with staff-led feeding stations at 4 different locations throughout the facility
⭐The Hamilton Family Aquarium experience is conducted as a guided tour lasting approximately 30 minutes, distinguishing it from traditional self-guided aquarium formats
🏛️The aquarium has recently expanded into a new space, as evidenced by multiple visitor reviews mentioning the 'new space'
⭐The facility focuses on local marine animals and bay conservation as part of Save The Bay's mission, emphasizing regional species education

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan for a quick 30-minute visit rather than a full day—this is an intimate, focused aquarium experience, not a sprawling facility. Perfect for combining with other Newport attractions.
💡Don't miss the four feeding stations where you can touch sea stars, sharks, and seahorses. These interactive touch tank experiences are a highlight, so arrive with questions ready for the passionate staff who love explaining the animals.
💡The aquarium is exceptionally kid-friendly with hands-on learning opportunities, making it ideal for young children. However, adults without kids will also enjoy the educational depth and engaging staff, so don't skip it if traveling as a couple.
💡The knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff are central to the experience—engage them with questions about the local marine animals and conservation mission. Their passion directly enhances the educational value of your visit.