National Aquarium

As of right now this is my favorite aquarium. I absolutely love the location minus being in Baltimore haha. The tanks are always so clean and the fish look happy and healthy. The staff are nice and very knowledgeable about the fish. I do miss the dolphin shows but I totally understand why they do not do them anymore. Only downside is the price of the stuff in the gift shop!

It's such a great place! We have been here multiple times and recently signed up to be members. Does get busy on the weekends, so plan ahead. Recently, we took my son here with a few friends for his birthday. Everyone had a great time. The facility is really clean with lots of places to explore. Multiple places to eat, but for more options, I would suggest the food area on the lower level. The shark viewing area was really cool, and even though it's an extra cost, the 3D experience was a big hit with the kids.

The National Aquarium was much like it was last time I visited except one or two new exhibits. Overall they got rid of more stuff than they added over the years including the seals they used to keep outside. The Aquarium was packed, which is fine but given the space inside it creates a ton of bottlenecks. I also feel the tanks are too small for most of the animals. I’m glad the dolphins are getting a sanctuary but perhaps it’s time for the other animals to get improved enclosures as well. The 4D movies were great, and I do highly recommend those. With the prices for the tickets I do hope they begin enlarging some of the spaces and tanks once the dolphins get a new home.

This is an amazing place to visit. Full of information and since it's a conservation centered organization, there are new animals regularly and then they are released into their natural environments. The souvenirs and food are on the more expensive side, but it's important to remember that the profits go back into the aquarium to help support sustaining their conservation efforts. I highly recommend purchasing a member pass. They're good for an entire year and have massive benefits.

I really enjoyed my time at the national aquarium. It's a bit pricey but I found out (a little too late for me) that you can pay half price after 5pm. I definitely had the time and would have done that given the opportunity and recommend if you're on a tighter budget. The aquarium is huge and honestly more than just an aquarium. They had birds as well and even a sloth! The workers were so friendly. I talked to several and had some great interactions. I took my time and spent about 3 hours here. You could definitely spend more or less though depending on your needs. I got there closer to when it opened and it was really nice and quiet/very enjoyable. Around 1030 or so though it got very chaotic with field trips. Overall great experience!

A great aquarium. They have lots of exhibits, which are very well-done. It's easy to see the fish (or reptiles or birds or cetaceans). Walking around is easy, especially with the moving sidewalks between levels. It is common to have an expert show up to tell you about the animals and to answer questions.

Entrance tickets are HALF OFF after 5pm! About $30 per person at this price. You’ll have plenty of time to go through all of the exhibits still. Super cool aquarium including a 4D theater ($6 per clip) and a lots of interactive exhibits. You can touch a horseshoe crab and some moon jellies. The carpenter sharks and the massive spotted rays were my favorites to look at. I saw some of the largest fish I’ve ever seen in my life here as well. Really cool place to visit in Baltimore. We spent about 3 hours here total and got through everything except for pier 4. Sadly it was shut down when we went. I highly recommend visiting if you ever find yourself passing through Baltimore.

If you live in the area, definitely look into the membership options. With an under 5, our annual membership is $185 for unlimited entry and our son is free. It pays for itself within 2 visits. The aquarium itself is great. Its well maintained and the staff is very friendly and always willing to answer kids (and grown-ups) questions.