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Belle Isle Park is a 982-acre island park located in Detroit with historic, environmental, and cultural resources that have been beloved for generations. The park is home to the Belle Isle Aquarium, Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory, Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Belle Isle Nature Center, the James Scott Memorial Fountain, and more!
Jul 15, 2021 · The Belle Isle Aquarium is set to re-open tomorrow after a 16-month closure and a $1.2 million renovation. Originally designed by legendary Detroit architect Albert Kahn in 1904, “America’s oldest aquarium” is known for its sprawling marble floors, arched ceilings, and green glass tile work.
Feb 18, 2024 · February 18, 2024. The Belle Isle Aquarium is the oldest aquarium in the continental United States and visitors can enjoy it for FREE! The Belle Isle Aquarium was designed by famed Detroit architect, Albert Kahn, and opened on August 18, 1904 (it celebrates its 100th anniversary this year!).
Oct 14, 2010 · Discover Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit, Michigan: The Beaux-Arts aquarium boasts a vast collection of saltwater and freshwater fish on an island in the Detroit River.
Feb 5, 2016 · Time Out says. One of Detroit’s truly historic icons, the Belle Isle Aquarium is the oldest public aquarium in the U.S. Opened in 1904, this ornate building features a single large gallery under ...
Jul 13, 2021 · The aquarium, 3 Inselruhe Ave., will reopen to the public on Saturday, July 16. It will then be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday-Sunday. There is no entry fee, but donations are accepted.
Belle Isle Aquarium is small but free to the public, and houses a variety of aquatic life. As you stroll through the beautiful aquarium, you'll see lots of different saltwater and freshwater fish, turtles, frogs, octopus and water snakes, and even axolotls, with docents standing by to answer your questions.
- 3 Inselruhe Ave Detroit, MI 48207
