Biomes Marine Biology Center is New England's only private marine education facility, located at 6640 Post Road in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Founded in 1989, this hands-on aquarium features over 100 exhibits, including 10 touch tanks that range in size from small shrimp to sharks, allowing visitors to get up close with the diverse marine life of Narragansett Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Highlights include sea turtles, rays, various fish species, and Darwin, a 26-year-old Galapagos Land Tortoise. The center's interactive approach makes it an outstanding destination for families and school field trips, with children able to touch and learn about marine animals in a supportive educational setting. Open daily, Biomes combines accessible science programming with genuine marine biology expertise, offering one of the most engaging aquatic learning experiences in the region.
