The Biomes Center is New England's only private marine education facility, and the largest aquarium in Rhode Island. Providing hands-on marine biology programs for schools and families since 1989.

We specialize in teaching children and adults about the marine animals of Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

News and Notes

• Mark Hall and Ruby the octopus appeared on the PBS show NOVA. Watch their segment here.
• Public hours during the school year are Sundays and school vacation days from noon to 5PM. Field trips and birthday parties are scheduled by appointment.
• Watch our Facebook page for updates on the move to our new expanded facility.

Winner of the Rhode Island Monthly Magazine’s “Best Birthday Party” Winner of the Rhode Island Parent’s Paper Award for “Best Animal Encounter”