One of Inner Harbor’s most popular attractions, the National Aquarium features an incredible 20,000 animals in award-winning habitats. Explore a tropical rainforest, the animals of the Australian Outback, an Atlantic coral reef, hundreds of jellyfish, 4D immersion films and their newest exhibit the "Living Seashore".
Other top reasons this is a great spot for families: Special tours give you a behind-the-scenes look at life in the aquarium. Care to toe a catwalk just inches from swimming sharks? Or perhaps you’re dreaming of a sleepover with a giant-green sea turtle.
You’ll need several hours to peruse this Baltimore aquarium, and you'll love every minute of it. Opening hours can vary but in general the National Aquarium is open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Visit the National Aquarium listing page for more details like where to park, ticket information, hours and more.
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From Anemones to Zebra Sharks, the National Aquarium in Baltimore's Inner Harbor houses more than 17,000 creatures in their naturalistic habitats.
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