Long Island Aquarium
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
Pro Tip
Libraries often offer discounted admission—check before you go for family savings.
Editorial Review
Long Island Aquarium sits at the heart of Riverhead, a vibrant crossroads for families and curious travelers hungry for hands-on adventure. Step inside and the usual aquarium formula is upended—here, you’ll find kids elbow-deep in touch tanks, sea lions hamming it up on stage, and butterflies swirling in a glass-walled conservatory. The Peconic River glimmers just outside, and boat rides transport you straight into Long Island’s wild salt marshes, where local guides let you handle living marine creatures and spin stories about the region’s ecology. On weekends, the place buzzes with energy—parents wrangle strollers, school groups crowd around the shark tank, and locals mingle with out-of-towners, all drawn by the promise of discovery. It’s not a sterile, glass-and-steel temple to sea life; it’s a beloved community anchor where generations return, drawn by the ever-changing exhibits and the feeling that this is a place built for exploration. Whether you’re here for a sea turtle conservation event or just to feed the stingrays, there’s a sense that Long Island’s waterways—and its people—are right at the center of it all.
Price Level
$$
Website
www.longislandaquarium.comContact
+1 631-208-9200
Reservations Available
Hours
- Sunday: 10AM - 5PM
 - Monday: 10AM - 4PM
 - Tuesday: 10AM - 4PM
 - Wednesday: 10AM - 4PM
 - Thursday: 10AM - 4PM
 - Friday: 10AM - 4PM
 - Saturday: 10AM - 5PM
 
Frontier Insights
Major destination with tourist appeal
TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#1 of 2)
Popular With
Tourist Awareness
TripAdvisor: #1 of 2 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Riverhead
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