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North Fork · Riverhead · Long Island · New York4.4(5614)

Long Island Aquarium

Landmark
Cultural Venue
Recreation

Known For

  • Sea lion show
  • Butterfly exhibit
  • Boat ride to marsh habitat
  • Stingray feeding
  • Shark tank

Insider Tips

Best Time

Mornings or weekdays for fewer crowds; special events on weekends draw larger groups

Ideal For

Family outingsSchool tripsEducational adventuresBirthday parties

Pro Tip

Libraries often offer discounted admission—check before you go for family savings.

This FINtastic destination features one of the largest all-living coral reef displays in this hemisphere, a 120,000-gallon shark tank, year-round sea lion shows, numerous touch tanks, butterflies from all over the world, and more than 100 exhibits and interactive experiences, including Butterflies, Bugs & Bees, Shark Dive, Penguin Encounter, Snorkel, Mermaid Swim, Tour Boat, and more! Named a Top 10 Aquarium for Children by Parents Magazine, Long Island Aquarium is open daily 10am to 4pm on weekdays and from 10am to 5pm on weekends, year-round (closed Christmas & Thanksgiving Day). Add to the fun with an overnight stay at the waterfront Hyatt Place Long Island/East End located adjacent to the property.

Price Level

$$

Contact

+1 631-208-9200

Reservations Available

Hours

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Drifter Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#1 of 2)

Popular With

FamiliesCouplesFriends

Tourist Awareness

LevelHigh

TripAdvisor: #1 of 2 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Riverhead

Data confidence: high(5 sources)