Woods Hole Science Aquarium
The Woods Hole Science Aquarium (WHSA) is a small public aquarium. Head to Falmouth to see it. For mild weather, aim for May to October (63–81°F highs).
A zoo & aquarium inside Falmouth
You can stay in Falmouth
Woods Hole Science Aquarium is inside Falmouth, which has 46 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Boston
Boston is about 58 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather through the year
The months below show the weather around Woods Hole Science Aquarium.
Woods Hole Science Aquarium
The Woods Hole Science Aquarium (WHSA) is a small public aquarium in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, United States. The facility is owned by the US government and operated by the National Marine Fisheries Service and the Marine Biological Laboratory.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Animals
- 140 species
- Owner
- Federal government of the United States
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.1K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Woods Hole Science Aquarium
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Falmouth (46) and Oak Bluffs (21).
Oak Bluffs
5,428 people · 56% vacation homes
8 mi southeast of Woods Hole Science Aquarium
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Woods Hole Science Aquarium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falmouth 28% vacation homes | in town | — | 46 26 hotels · 6 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 33,361 | $630K | B− |
| Oak Bluffs 56% vacation homes | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 21 7 hotels · 13 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 5,428 | $923K | C+ |
| Tisbury 39% vacation homes | 5 mi southeast | 5 min | 14 3 hotels · 1 motel · 9 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 4,934 | $994K | C− |
| Barnstable Town | 19 mi northeast | 30 min | 68 38 hotels · 5 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel | 50,101 | $603K | C+ |
| Bourne | 14 mi north | 20 min | 21 9 hotels · 2 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 20,772 | $576K | B− |
| Sandwich | 16 mi northeast | 25 min | 25 7 hotels · 4 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 7 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 20,575 | $601K | A− |
| Yarmouth 29% vacation homes | 25 mi northeast | 40 min | 77 43 hotels · 11 motels · 17 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 25,225 | $552K | B− |
| Edgartown 63% vacation homes | 14 mi southeast | 20 min | 18 13 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs | 5,446 | $1,199K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Woods Hole Science Aquarium
All of these are within 61 miles.
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33 mi MuseumThe ElmsPhoto credits
The Breakers: UpstateNYer, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · USS Massachusetts: USN, Public domain · HMS Endeavour: Samuel Atkins (c.1760-1810), Public domain · Marble House: [email protected], Public domain · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · The Elms: The original uploader was Daderot at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0
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Asked about Woods Hole Science Aquarium
Is Woods Hole Science Aquarium in Falmouth?
Yes. It’s inside Falmouth, MA.
When is the best time to visit Woods Hole Science Aquarium?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–81°.
How far is Woods Hole Science Aquarium from Boston?
About 58 miles north of Boston, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Woods Hole Science Aquarium?
New Bedford Regional (EWB), about 18 miles away. The nearest big hub is Rhode Island T. F. Green (PVD), about 41 miles.
Where should I stay near Woods Hole Science Aquarium?
Falmouth (in town, 46 places to stay), Oak Bluffs (8 mi, 21 places to stay) and Tisbury (5 mi, 14 places to stay).
Advice from Falmouth
Questions and tips go in Falmouth’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.