Barnum's Aquarial Gardens
Barnum's Aquarial Gardens (June 1862 – February 1863) in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, was a public aquarium, zoo, and performance space located on Washington Street in the Financial District. It lies 2 mi north of Florida. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1862.
A zoo & aquarium, 2 mi north of Florida
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 11°. When to go ↓
North Adams is the nearest base
North Adams is 6 miles southwest, with 9 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1862
Barnum's Aquarial Gardens dates from 1862. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 64–77°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Barnum's Aquarial Gardens
Barnum's Aquarial Gardens (June 1862 – February 1863) in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, was a public aquarium, zoo, and performance space located on Washington Street in the Financial District. P.T. Barnum bought the Boston Aquarial and Zoological Gardens in 1862, remodelled the space, changed the name of the business, and re-opened the collections to the public in June. In contrast to its earlier incarnation, the place became more of a show-hall than a serious scientific establishment. "Madame Lanista", who wrestled with snakes, was a typical attraction of this period. Other exhibits included a dog show and a baby show, as well as dramatic performances, which were given from Dec. 16, 1862, until the venue was closed on Feb. 14, 1863. After the Gardens were closed, their contents were moved to Barnum's American Museum in New York.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Established
- 1862
Nights near Barnum's Aquarial Gardens
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Williamstown (22) and North Adams (9).
Williamstown
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
9,186 people
10 mi west of Barnum's Aquarial Gardens
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Barnum's Aquarial Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Williamstown | 10 mi west | 15 min | 22 6 hotels · 6 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs | 9,186 | $437K | B+ |
| North Adams | 6 mi southwest | 10 min | 9 4 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 12,368 | $196K | D− |
| Adams | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 9 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 7,934 | $210K | C+ |
| Bennington | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 24 7 hotels · 10 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 14,953 | $213K | C− |
| Charlemont | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 10 3 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 1,163 | $306K | — |
| Wilmington 57% vacation homes | 14 mi northeast | 20 min | 16 3 hotels · 1 motel · 9 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 2,280 | $288K | B+ |
| Dover 75% vacation homes | 20 mi northeast | 30 min | 33 18 hotels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins | 1,827 | $333K | B+ |
| Florida | 2 mi south | 5 min | 3 2 hotels · 1 motel | 700 | $247K | — |
Getting there
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Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0 · Clark Art Institute: Daderot, Public domain · Springfield Armory National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art: N-Lange.de, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Monadnock: Jonwmcinenrey, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Quabbin Reservoir: engineerchange, CC BY 2.0 · Tanglewood: Daderot., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Barnum's Aquarial Gardens
What town is Barnum's Aquarial Gardens near?
Florida, MA, about 2 miles south.
When is the best time to visit Barnum's Aquarial Gardens?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 64–77°.
What is the closest airport to Barnum's Aquarial Gardens?
Albany (ALB), about 40 miles away.
Where should I stay near Barnum's Aquarial Gardens?
Williamstown (10 mi, 22 places to stay), North Adams (6 mi, 9 places to stay) and Adams (8 mi, 9 places to stay).
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