Beavertail Aquarium — Attraction in Jamestown

A fairly novel and unique experience not like anything I've ever seen before. This is a catch-and-release aquarium that is completely free and open to the public - just like the Lighthouse Museum that lies on the same premises. Most of the species you will find here are released back to the ocean following their time being presented as education ambassadors to the locals or tourists who come to learn about the native species in New England waters.

Typical species you can find in places like this, much along the same lines as the Save the Bay Aquarium in Newport, or the Audubon Society in Bristol, contain your typical Spider Crabs, Tautogs, Gunnels, and more. While it's not as dazzling as your Pacific Reef Fish, I still think the understanding of what lives in our local waters goes such a long way, and I think everyone should take the time to learn who our neighbors in the water are.

A noteworthy addition to my visit was a Flying Fish which was caught and was being rehabilitated in the facility. This was a surprisingly unique species to see - one that many people who do not spend a lot of time on the ocean rarely get the chance to see in their lives.

Overall a quick visit, I even stretched the time to explore this place for around 15 minutes, but pairing with the lighthouse museum, exploring the tidal pools and cliffs inside of the park and just exploring the rest of the grounds can make a great interactive...

This was a great addition to our lighthouse visit. The young man in the aquarium was so knowledgeable and passionate about the animals. Do you know why you see those shells with a hole in them? On site parking and admission to the aquarium and museum are free. Only cost is to climb...

Love this aquarium! Thanks to the staff that make it happen. So cool to see the local marine life and the surprise visitors that come up the Gulf Stream. Great stop on the bikes and an incredible view to see all the sailboats. Perfect for...