Upcoming Special Events

Ocean Commotion
September 20, 2008

Put on your best black and white attire and join us for a memorable evening as the Aquarium transforms into an enchanting world of undersea beauty. Enjoy fine dining, dancing and a live auction! Our most elegant annual gala, Ocean Commotion raises important funds for Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. Tables are available for $10,000, $5,000 and $1,500. Individual tickets cost $150 pp. For more information on tickets, tables and corporate sponsorship opportunities, please call the Development Office at 860.572.5955 ext. 518 or email development@mysticaquarium.org.

National Estuaries Day & Cleanup
September 27, 2008

Join us at the Aquarium from 10am to 4pm for a fun filled day of activities, games, storytelling and live animal presentations as we celebrate National Estuaries Day and learn about Long Island Sound. Then, the following day on September 28 from 10am to 1pm you can help clean up our local estuary at Bluff Point State Park in Groton, CT. You’ll be joining millions of others around the world as we participate in the annual International Coastal Clean-Up Initiative. Activities are free with the cost of admission.