New England Aquarium

Though in need of renovations, the New England Aquarium is still a fun place to take the little bro. Stroll up and around the 3-story central tank, which holds about 700 fish and 200,000 gallons of water. Favorites such as the penguin play pool, staff tank-dives, and human-animal “interviews” will keep all ages entertained for hours on end. Popular whale watch cruises run mid-Apr.-Oct. ($29, college students and seniors $26, children 12-18 $23; reservations strongly recommended). On view until April 2006, the “Amazing Jellies” exhibit offers an exotic selection of over a thousand jellyfish. Best viewing is in the morning and late afternoon, when the crowd tends to be thinner. Admission $16, students and seniors $14, ages 3-11 $9, under 3 free. IMAX tickets $9. All tickets available for purchase online. This section contains information from Harvard Student Agencies' Unofficial Guide to Life at Harvard.