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Purchase Tickets. A general admission ticket to the National Aquarium includes access to all exhibits and daily presentations. Last Aquarium entry is 60 minutes before closing. For assistance, please email admissions@aqua.org. To speak with a representative, please contact us at 410-659-4269, from 9 am to 4:30 pm, seven days a week.
The National Aquarium, located on Baltimore's Inner Harbor, is just 38 miles from Washington, D.C. Whether you live in the nation's capital or are just visiting, the Aquarium is within easy reach, easily accessible from Washington, D.C., by car, MARC train or Amtrak.
In 2013, National Aquarium, Washington, D.C., closed its doors to the public, due to necessary renovations in the Department of Commerce. At that time, the Baltimore location provided a new home for approximately 1,700 animals and the institution in the Inner Harbor became the sole National Aquarium.
The National Aquarium is known for its world-class animal care. Visitors can see how the aquarium’s staff takes care of the animals and learn about the latest advances in animal care. To enjoy a fun and educational experience. The National Aquarium is a great place to visit for people of all ages and interests.
May 7, 2023 · Featured over 250 species and approximately 1,500 individual animals. Closed permanently on September 30, 2013. The National Aquarium in Washington DC was established in 1873, initially housed in the Woods Hole Science Aquarium in Massachusetts.
Sep 29, 2013 · The aquarium’s Washington location has been housed at the site near the National Mall since 1932. For decades, it has drawn families and tourists to see fish, turtles, alligators and snakes in ...
Daily, Now - Dec 31, 2025. Any Time. Build your own one-of-a-kind Aquarium experience with one of our custom programs. Customize a daytime tour in our building, a virtual program you can enjoy from home, or an overnight sleepover experience.
