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National Aquarium

National Aquarium

Aquarium and Zoo
Inner Harbor, Baltimore
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    Richard R.
    "Shark tanks are awesome and jelly fish tanks will amaze you."(11 Tips)
    Francisco R.
    "Best part are the jelly fish exhibit and touching the stingrays!!!"(8 Tips)
    Ashley B.
    "The jellyfish exhibit is fantastic and I loved the dolphin show!"(7 Tips)
    Insider Perks
    "Can get very crowded at times so bring your patience with you."(13 Tips)
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  • Jochen L.heart icon on user image
    Jochen LillichMay 3, 2017
    Go early in the morning and enjoy thousands of beautiful animals in a tranquil atmosphere.
  • Christopher P.heart icon on user image
    Christopher PowisSeptember 12, 2015
    Great exhibits. No strollers permitted, but they provide infant tote backpacks.
  • Raven C.
    Raven CatlinMarch 28, 2013
    During spring break, go early to get your tickets and entry time. Our entry time was 2 hours from when we purchased our ticket at the window.
  • Parth A.heart icon on user image
    Parth AgarwalAugust 3, 2015
    Touch the exhibits is awesome. You get to touch jellyfish, stingray, starfish and more all bare hand.
  • Dirty B.
    Dirty BirdAugust 9, 2014
    The location was so fun right in the Bay Area with lots to see and do around it
  • Joseph G.heart icon on user image
    Joseph GJanuary 18, 2015
    Nice way to spend the day in bmore! Although I do like the Camden aquarium a little more.
  • Beth Lacey G.
    Beth Lacey GillSeptember 8, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    Going on a discount day or when the yankees/redsox are in town means it'll be really crowded. But it's a great aquarium with a lot to see and do. The rain forest is gorgeous!
  • Carolina R.heart icon on user image
    Carolina RevillaAugust 3, 2014
    Great place for children and adults. Strollers must be checked in and they give carriers for the babies at no charge
  • Danny
    DannyMarch 22, 2022
    I don't understand why the reviews are so positive. If you've ever been to a real aquarium this pales in comparison. Expensive, dark, hot and crowded just to barely be able to see a few fishtanks.
  • Gloria J.
    Gloria JamesJuly 28, 2015
    This is a great aquarium to check out, located in the heart of the Inner Harbor.
  • Victoria W.
    Victoria WhiteJanuary 5, 2014
    Coming early is the best. Miss the crowds and watch the feedings!
  • Bmore T.heart icon on user image
    Bmore TwistSeptember 11, 2015
    Start early and head straight for the black tip reef window - sit by yourselves and be entranced
  • Vannie G.heart icon on user image
    Vannie GorospeMay 31, 2015
    They have the new jelly fish, horseshoe crab exhibit. They allow you to pet them!
  • Christine O.
    Christine OsazuwaNovember 10, 2012
    Go after 5PM on Fridays for the cheapest tickets. Aquarium stays open til 9:30
  • Mooney M.
    Mooney MjAugust 9, 2014
    Great aquarium with $35 admission fee (plus parking) and throngs of people wandering aimlessly.
  • J
    JOctober 28, 2012
    Love this aquarium! Dolphin show is great but you might get wet haha 4D show is worth the 5 extra dollars.
  • Mohana M S.
    Mohana M ShivashankarApril 25, 2011
    Pros: Superb dolphin show, souvenir shop is good, gigantic skeleton of God-knows-what-osaurus Cons: The 4D show has nice effects but is way too short (I watched the Seasons one, not sure abt others)
  • Chris F.heart icon on user image
    Chris FJune 21, 2017
    Don't forget to stop by the gift shop for souvenirs
  • Rachel L.
    Rachel LSeptember 15, 2014
    Go on a Friday after 5. It's cheaper. Also make sure to catch a dolphin show.
  • K12 Inc
    K12 IncJune 22, 2011
    Did you know? Ancient Sumerians were the first civilization to keep fish, albeit as food, beginning around 2500 BC. Later, Egyptians kept fish for their decorative characteristics. Read more
  • Derek F.heart icon on user image
    Derek FlanzraichApril 24, 2017
    Among the best aquariums in the world. Catch the dolphin training show before it's over!
  • Alexus M.heart icon on user image
    Alexus MooreAugust 26, 2017
    The jellyfish exhibit is the best!!
  • Tony M.
    Tony MillerNovember 18, 2011
    If you go in when the doors open in the morning, you can watch the divers feeding the rays without crowds when people go to the dolphin show.
  • Nikos X.heart icon on user image
    Nikos XynosJanuary 13, 2017
    very good aquarium with many inserts
  • Ryon C.heart icon on user image
    Ryon ColemanJuly 31, 2016
    Very crowded but well-designed flow to the exhibits
  • Gene T.heart icon on user image
    Gene TaylorJanuary 2, 2012
    Go early, staff has all the information too! if not, they find the answer for you! Really enjoy Level 3 in the main aquarium building.
  • Asimina S.heart icon on user image
    Asimina SoSeptember 5, 2017
    Dolphins, lots to see, great time!
  • Bradley C.heart icon on user image
    Bradley CookAugust 1, 2016
    Really expensive to get in, but there are tons of fish and other animals.
  • Kate B.
    Kate BiernatSeptember 19, 2014
    Amazing aquarium!! Would definitely come back for the dolphins alone!!
  • Andrew E.heart icon on user image
    Andrew ErmanJanuary 2, 2018
    Amazing how well this place still is after so many years. Terrific aquarium.
  • Ismael B.
    Ismael BuroneFebruary 9, 2015
    Jellyfish are awesome!!! Great place to visit and stay all day!!!
  • Margaret K.
    Margaret KamaraMarch 15, 2014
    Try to take note of the photographer that takes your souvenir photos, the company's system misplaces photos.
  • Julia
    JuliaAugust 31, 2013
    Check out the dolphins and the jellyfish at the Dolphin Encounter and the Jellies Invasion!
  • Ali D.
    Ali DeanDecember 29, 2012
    The aquarium does NOT allow strollers do don't depend on one to schlep your kids and stuff around. They do lend out pretty decent baby carriers if you don't own one.
  • John S.
    Had such a great time here. My nephew and I loved the jellyfish exhibit!
  • Liz Z.
    Liz ZahnJanuary 4, 2013
    Only $12 entry after five on Fridays! They stop selling tickets at 8 but you can stay in the aquarium until 9:30.
  • Victoria M.
    Victoria Mann-MaloneAugust 18, 2011
    Buy your tickets ahead of time to get a time to enter. We waited over 2 hours to get in but still had a great time.
  • Conor D.heart icon on user image
    Conor DaltonJuly 13, 2013
    Barnes & Noble is a great (Air conditioned) place to wait for your entrance time!
  • Karen R.heart icon on user image
    Karen RicharedsoMarch 31, 2016
    Everything I work there
  • Kim M.heart icon on user image
    Kim MasonFebruary 26, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    The jelly's exhibit. The touch pools and Calypso!
  • Trever L.heart icon on user image
    Trever LoyndApril 14, 2015
    Great place to spend a day!
  • National Wildlife Federation
    Check out the work the National Aquarium does for their Marine Animal Rescue Program. Very cool stuff!
  • Christopher C.heart icon on user image
    Christopher CavalieriAugust 15, 2014
    One of the best aquariums I've been to.
  • E M.heart icon on user image
    E MarSeptember 1, 2014
    The best museum/aquarium cafe I've ever been to.
  • Michael X B.
    Michael X Bell😏June 2, 2012
    Great place Baltimore harbor very nice
  • Meg D.heart icon on user image
    Was fun and great aquarium
  • Baltimore
    BaltimoreSeptember 21, 2011
    Voted Best Attraction and Best Place to take Kids by City Paper Readers for Best of Baltimore 2011
  • Anna F.
    Anna FernandoMay 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The dolphin presentation is amazing.. A must see.
  • Vanessa R.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa RomaAugust 11, 2015
    Best aquarium! So big and fun!
  • Kristen G.
    Kristen GrayJune 24, 2010
    Check out calypso the sea turtle. She is the new love of my life. The australia exhibit is PERFECT.... there are spitting fish. That is all.
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