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Interior exhibit area at Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium in Newport
Fixed locationChildren's Museums

Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium

America's Cup Avenue waterfront, Newport, RI

Hands-on Newport aquarium with touch tanks, interactive exhibits, sensory-inclusive supports, and family-friendly birthday parties.
Plan This Visit

Best for

broad appeal from toddlers through grade-school kids

Hours

Monday-Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Price

$15 per person

Parking

Official page links to nearby parking-lot guidance

Visit style

interactive exhibit exploration

Birthday parties

Available

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

One of the area's best indoor family outings when you want hands-on exhibits and animal encounters rather than a pure play gym.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For
  • Toddlers through grade-school kids who like touch tanks, marine life, and quieter exploration
  • Rainy-day family visits that still feel special and local
  • Families looking for better accessibility support than a typical small attraction
Less Ideal For
  • Kids who mainly want slides, soft play, or gross-motor climbing
  • Families hoping to bring a full meal, drinks, or large strollers into the venue
  • Visitors who want a very high-energy indoor playground session

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibitsSensory play

Birthday party options

Birthday partiesPrivate party roomParty packagesParty host

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessibleSensory-friendly

Visit options

Open playDrop-in visitsClasses or events

Price range

Mid-range

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Monday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Animal PolicyService animals only
Food PolicyNo food or drink allowed
Holiday Closures
Easter SundayThanksgivingChristmas DayNew Year's Day
HoursOpen daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ParkingOfficial page links to nearby parking-lot guidance
StrollersLarge strollers and wagons are not recommended
TransitBike racks are available near the RIPTA station and bus information is linked on the official page

Pricing Snapshot

Children Under 2Free
General Admission$15 per person
Member Rate$7.50 per person for Save The Bay Family and Bay Club members
MilitaryActive and retired military with ID are free
Museums For AllFree admission for eligible SNAP participants
Senior Admission$13 per person

About the Venue

Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium is a compact, highly interactive aquarium focused on Narragansett Bay species and habitats. Families can explore touch tanks, exhibit zones, and kid-friendly learning experiences in a polished indoor setting on America's Cup Avenue. It is not a traditional playground, but it is one of the region's strongest indoor family destinations for curious toddlers through grade-school kids, especially when you want hands-on exhibits with a calmer pace than an arcade.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age Fitbroad appeal from toddlers through grade-school kids
Booking Frictionlow for general visits
Energy Levelmoderate
Noise LevelLow To Moderate
Parent Comforthigh
Visit Styleinteractive exhibit exploration

Birthday Party Snapshot

Base Packages

Sea Star

$550 member / $600 non-member

Shark

$700 member / $750 non-member
Capacity15 children maximum; room capacity 34 persons
Included Highlights
Community roomDesignated party ambassadorScavenger huntGift for guest of honorAquarium admission for the rest of the day
Parties OfferedYes
Party Length2 hours during regular business hours

Accessibility & Comfort

Affordability ProgramMuseums for All access is available for eligible SNAP participants
ContactGuests can call 401-324-6020 or email savebay@savebay.org with accessibility questions
Sensory ProgramKultureCity sensory-inclusive certified with sensory bags available on request
Touch TanksAccessible touch tanks have lower sidewalls for visitors using wheelchairs
Wheelchair accessibleSensory-friendly

Gallery

Wide view of the exhibit hall at Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium
Official Save The Bay photo from the aquarium's Flickr album.
Official photo from Save The Bay's Hamilton Family Aquarium
Official aquarium photo published by Save The Bay.
Official aquarium exhibit photo from Save The Bay
Official aquarium image from Save The Bay's public Flickr album.

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Quick Summary

Best for

broad appeal from toddlers through grade-school kids

Hours

Monday-Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Price

$15 per person

Parking

Official page links to nearby parking-lot guidance

Contact Information

Address

23 America's Cup Ave

First Floor

Newport, RI, 02840

Location
Rhode IslandNewport / AquidneckNewport, RI
Source & Verification

Last updated

April 7, 2026

Verification summary

Last verified: April 6, 2026

Checked against 3 public sources.

Source

Ai Region Research 2026 04 06

What Changed

April 6, 2026

Verified current aquarium hours, ticket pricing, birthday-party packages, and accessibility details from official Save The Bay sources.

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