All Salem residents are invited to visit The New England Aquarium for Free throughout September
SALEM, MA – Mayor Dominick Pangallo is pleased to announce that September Salem Days is returning this year, and all Salem residents are invited to visit The New England Aquarium in Boston for free any day or time throughout September. Through the generosity of the Norman H. Read Charitable Trust, all Salem residents will be able to gain admission to The New England Aquarium while supplies last.
Since the inception of September Salem Days in 2009, the Read Trust has funded free admission for thousands of Salem residents to the Museum of Science and the New England Aquarium, as well as to the Topsfield Fair. In addition to The New England Aquarium admission, two free Ferry rides will be available on a first come, first serve basis. The First Ferry will be from Salem to Boston with Salem Public Schools Superintendent Zrike (September 6, 10:30 AM departure from Salem) and the second will be with Mayor Pangallo (September 13th, 10:30 am departure from Salem).
“I would like to thank the Read Charitable Trust for continuing September Salem Days.” Mayor Pangallo commented, “The New England Aquarium is an important resource to our region, and lots of fun! The Norman H. Read Charitable Trust funds many programs in our schools, but September Salem Days is a gift to all Salem residents. I hope that all residents will take advantage of this generous offer, and I look forward to the opportunity to see many community members there.”
The New England Aquarium will be open each day throughout September from 9:00-5:00pm.
How to Secure Your Tickets
This offer is valid only for residents of Salem, Massachusetts during the month of September 2025 while supplies last. Visit the box office outside the New England Aquarium and present proof of residency for free admission. Proof of Residency Required: Present proof of residency at the box office, such as a valid driver’s license or photo ID card showing a Salem address.
This program is generously funded by the Norman H. Read Trust.
ABOUT SALEM’S BENEFACTOR : Norman Read, who died in 1992 at age 100, made his fortune in the sciences of oil and natural gas in Texas and Alaska. Before he died, he created the trust as a means to enhance excellence in science education for all Salem residents. Generations of his family were residents of Salem since colonial days.
