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National Aquarium

πŸ“ Baltimore, MD

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β˜…4.6(34,542 Google reviews)πŸ’°$25-$130πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Multi-floor Baltimore aquarium featuring dolphins, sharks, Atlantic coral reef, Amazon rainforest with sloths, and behind-the-scenes tour options. No strollers inside - children must be able to walk the full venue.

βœ“ Dolphin presentationsβœ“ Amazon rainforest slothsβœ“ Multi-floor exhibitsβœ“ Timed entry

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with children aged 5 and up who can walk the entire multi-floor route independently - strollers are not permitted inside. Timed entry tickets control the crowd flow and weekends and school holidays remains generate dense conditions at peak exhibit areas.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘No strollers allowed inside - children must be able to walk the entire multi-floor route
⏰Visit Friday evenings for reduced admission and lighter crowd conditions
🎟️Buy timed entry tickets in advance to choose your preferred entry window
πŸš—Validate parking ticket at exit for a reduced rate at the adjacent garage

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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Binh Nguyen

9 months ago

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β€œI had such a great time at the National Aquarium. The exhibits are beautifully designed, the animals look well‑cared for, and the whole place feels immersive from the moment you walk in. I especially loved the jellyfish and the rainforest section - both were stunning and so calming to explore. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and everything was clean and well‑organized. It’s definitely a place I’d recommend to anyone visiting the area. I left feeling amazed and already want to go back.”

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Dan Evans

8 months ago

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β€œAn outstanding aquarium, multiple floors of unique exhibits that are both educational and entertaining. Great staff awareness that gets transmitted so well if you just ask for guidance. Learned so much. Loved the sharks, the reefs, the worldwide awareness, and I could have watched the sloths for hours. Tip: Friday nights are half-price, and they also have reduced parking at three neighborhood parking garages if purchased online.”

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Nina Young

8 months ago

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β€œSpent so many hours at this aquarium - the exhibits are well arranged and very well maintained. There is an abundance of fish, an Amazon rainforest with birds and two sloths, dolphins, sharks seating so you can enjoy the tanks and very informative displays. We've been to quite a few aquariums and this may be our fave. Went on a Saturday so it was a little crowded but still a very enjoyable experience.”

πŸ“Š Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Dolphins

1,825 reviews

Jellyfish

838 reviews

Friendly staff

769 reviews

Rainforest exhibit

513 reviews

Sharks

391 reviews

Overview

National Aquarium in Baltimore spans multiple floors with Atlantic coral reef tanks, an Amazon rainforest habitat housing sloths and tropical birds, dolphin presentations, and shark exhibits with seating areas for extended viewing. Behind-the-scenes tours, animal training observation, and VR experiences supplement the main galleries. Timed entry manages capacity; Friday evenings offer a reduced admission window.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Sunday10:00-18:00
Monday10:00-17:00
Tuesday10:00-17:00
Wednesday10:00-17:00
Thursday10:00-17:00
Friday10:00-21:00
Saturday10:00-18:00

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