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National Aquarium    

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4.5/5
(7.3K) · Aquarium in Baltimore, United States
Address: 501 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202
Phone: (410) 576-3800
Website: aqua.org
Hours: Closed · Opens 9 AM
Days of weekOpen hours
Sunday
9 AM - 6 PM
Monday
9 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday
9 AM - 6 PM
Wednesday
9 AM - 6 PM
Thursday
9 AM - 6 PM
Friday
9 AM - 9 PM
Saturday
9 AM - 6 PM
Service Areas: Mid Atlantic Us
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Considered one of the world's best aquariums, the National Aquarium's mission is to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures. It champions …

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Mar 12, 2025
Lots of kids, strollers, wheel chairs and hot! We went during mlk weekend. There were so many people. Not greatest crowd control. Many families hung out on displays, blocking fish. Kids crawling…Full review by Fran L
Mar 8, 2025
I’ve seen far more fish (beside the Sharks) at Petsmart. Don’t waste your money. Not worth $50…seriously don’t do it. Take your kids somewhere else!Full review by kathzills
Feb 18, 2025
We visited the aquarium today (2/18) from colorado and I just wanted to say that the staff were so friendly. We had two people helping us with my husband's wheelchair to get through level 4 of the aq…Full review by 461meghane
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National Aquarium in Baltimore is an aquatic education and conservation center whose permanent collection on display features a wi…
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The National Aquarium in Baltimore is a 250,000-square-foot aquarium. It has over 17,000 animals of more than 750 species. Wit…
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The National Aquarium (formerly known as the National Aquarium in Baltimore) is a non-profit public aquarium located at 501 E Pratt Street …
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This aquarium is perhaps the greatest attraction in Baltimore's celebrated Inner Harbor. The exceptional exhibits start small with samples …
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Facts

Opened:August 8, 1981
Located:501 East Pratt Street
Annual visitors:1.5 million (2009)

Questions & answers

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Does the National Aquarium have hammerhead sharks? I'm trying to find an aquarium that does to plan a trip as I'm …
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Does the National Aquarium have hammerhead sharks? I'm trying to find an aquarium that does to plan a trip as I'm autistic and specifically like hammerheads.
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Not many aquariums have them as they are hard to keep in captivity. I believe the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta does.
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If you have a membership and you visit with someone who isn't on the membership, are they covered under the free …
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If you have a membership and you visit with someone who isn't on the membership, are they covered under the free admission because there are only two people? Or does free admission only cover you and not the other person you brought?
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Not all places are the same so unfortunately you’re gonna have to go online and see whether or not it does or call
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We are coming on Sunday. Is it ok to buy tickets at the door as we are not sure when we will arrive?
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Hi Yes you can
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I am planning a visit this weekend, do we need to be vaccinated in order to enter?
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No…, enjoy
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Answer by Christina L · Jun 23, 2022
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Are the restaurants any good at the Aquarium?
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We did not eat here but just outside the aquarium they are plenty of good restaurants.
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Answer by Christina L · Apr 19, 2022
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Frequently asked questions

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Do you allow strollers?
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For the comfort and safety of all guests, strollers are not permitted on our exhibit route. We do offer stroller check by our main entrance, but space is...
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Tips

Do not miss the lovely dolphin and other animal shows that are organized here
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Ticket prices and hours are subject to change under certain circumstances. It is good if you check the details immediately prior to your visit
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Beat the crush by purchasing timed tickets in advance, either in person or through the aquarium's website
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Consult the national aquarium's official website for current hours and exhibit openings
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You can go on a drenching visit and see things from inside the tank itself
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They also host daily dolphin shows and a 4d immersion theater
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The aquarium also has a 4d immersion theater
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Arrive early to ensure admission, which is by timed intervals
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Here you will find 8 bottle nosed dolphins and you can feed and play with them also
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Guests can watch training, feeding, and play times with the dolphins and interact with dolphin experts
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You can explore at various levels from the forest floor to the treetops
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It is the most popular tourist attraction in maryland, with 1.6 million visitors
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Strollers are not allowed inside the aquarium due to the crowds.if
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Pier 3 pavilion spreads over five floors and each floor is dedicated to a different environment
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There are also 4-d immersion movies and daily behind-the-scenes tours, both of which cost extra
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Watch out for calypso, the 500-pound green sea turtle munch on lettuce and scallops
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You can look forward to exhibitions and displays as well as a range of exciting and unique experiences
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Online purchase with timed entry recommended
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