This aquarium is big and has lots of fish, sharks, frogs, birds, turtles, etc. The dolphin show was lots of fun. The price of admission can be a little steep, but I would definitely recommend this... More

This aquarium is big and has lots of fish, sharks, frogs, birds, turtles, etc. The dolphin show was lots of fun. The price of admission can be a little steep, but I would definitely recommend this aquarium for those looking for fun in the Baltimore-DC area.
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I visited the National Aquarium when two of my three children were still small. I thought the live exhibits were awesome, but it was hard to enjoy chasing a two and a half year old and carrying a 6... More

I visited the National Aquarium when two of my three children were still small. I thought the live exhibits were awesome, but it was hard to enjoy chasing a two and a half year old and carrying a 6 month old! Stollers are not allowed and have to be parked upon entry. This was the only aspect that I found not family freindly! But I would definately recommend it for a great family fun day...just wait until teh children are a little older!
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If you're visiting the area or live in the area, the aquarium is a great place to spend an afternoon. While most aquariums are pretty similar, the national aquarium in Baltimore offers dolphin... More

If you're visiting the area or live in the area, the aquarium is a great place to spend an afternoon. While most aquariums are pretty similar, the national aquarium in Baltimore offers dolphin shows and has areas that make you feel like you traveled to another country.
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This is my families favorite place. We have been here 3 times and it is always exciting every time we went.. Very family oriented setting, very clean, and the first time you just stare in amazement... More

This is my families favorite place. We have been here 3 times and it is always exciting every time we went.. Very family oriented setting, very clean, and the first time you just stare in amazement at the fishes, birds, stingrays, definitely the sharks etc being that close to you in real life. I noticed the children love it here also so its easy to keep occupied with the different displays. Can't wait to go again next year.
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We love to visit this aquarium. We drive 3 hours to get there. The whole family enjoys it, young and old. It can be very expensive if you have a lot of children, but worth it if you've never been... More

We love to visit this aquarium. We drive 3 hours to get there. The whole family enjoys it, young and old. It can be very expensive if you have a lot of children, but worth it if you've never been there before. They have a rainforest section which is nice. Many sharks, stingrays, tropical fish and turtles. You cannot use strollers in there, they give you baby carriers and backpacks to wear because of all the floors and escalators. The best thing about this place is the dolphin show, very amusing & entertaining and the view of Inner Harbor is amazing!
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I came in from Philly today to see it. I was very impressed. The only thing that made me a little uncomfortable was that it was a little dark and you could get lost easily. Otherwise, everything was... More

I came in from Philly today to see it. I was very impressed. The only thing that made me a little uncomfortable was that it was a little dark and you could get lost easily. Otherwise, everything was so beautifully arranged. There is so much to see. I spent 2 and a half hours there. More than any other place on the harbor (including the EspnZone). The dolphin show was well worth the price of admission alone. I would definitely go again and take along my 5 year old neice. By the way I went on a Monday. I think Monday-Thursdays are the best times to go. I went around 12:30pm. No Long Lines!! I walked right up to the ticket window. There was like 2 people in line. I even got tickets to the Dolphin show right there at the window and the best part was I didn't have to wait I was told to go right in!!!
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The National Aquarium is a great place to see all kinds of fish and sealife. There is a great dolphin show there. The National Aquarium is big and very busy. It is often quite busy and crowded.... More

The National Aquarium is a great place to see all kinds of fish and sealife. There is a great dolphin show there. The National Aquarium is big and very busy. It is often quite busy and crowded. You have to purchase tickets and they will tell you what time you can enter. Sometimes it is much later than the actual time. This is to help control crowds but it is quite disappointing to those that want to go into the aquarium! In addition, the aquarium does not allow strollers. This is a problem for some. WE took our 18 month old daughter to the aquarium and she was not yet walking. She was about 20 pounds and it was not a very fun experience at the aquarium for us since we had to carry her everywhere and she was quite heavy and squirmy! It is a great place to go but there are downfalls so be careful!
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While this isn't my absolute favorite aquarium (Long Beach), it is definitely in the top five. The displays could be a little bit larger in a few areas and the biggest complaint I had is that many... More

While this isn't my absolute favorite aquarium (Long Beach), it is definitely in the top five. The displays could be a little bit larger in a few areas and the biggest complaint I had is that many of their attractions have animals displayed that should be in the tank but half of them are missing. And there's not a single jellyfish in the whole place...what's up with that? Otherwise, the newest attractions of frogs and Australia are highly recommended as is the large Ray / Shark displays. Pros: Some good new displays Cons: Bit pricey and some displays could be bigger
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I've gone here a number of times during my lifetime, and I always enjoy it. Oddly enough, the aquatic displays are not the ones that I remember the most -- the amphibious displays and the rain... More

I've gone here a number of times during my lifetime, and I always enjoy it. Oddly enough, the aquatic displays are not the ones that I remember the most -- the amphibious displays and the rain forest on the roof are. The place is huge, there are a ton of species on display, and it's simply a great way to spend time with the family. Especially since it's close to Inner Harbor, where you can meander for good food and neat shops. Don't forget to check out the submarine parked next door, and get a tour of that (unless you're claustrophic, in which I wouldn't recommend it!) PROS: Huge place, lots of displays CONS: Can get very crowded
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Waste of $22.00. I went to this aquarium with my daughter, who is a senior biology major. We've been to many aquariums around the world. This has to be one of the worst. Over crowded, murky tanks,... More

Waste of $22.00. I went to this aquarium with my daughter, who is a senior biology major. We've been to many aquariums around the world. This has to be one of the worst. Over crowded, murky tanks, hot, narrow passageways. A major part of the crowds are infants and toddlers who were visibly and QUITE audibly every BIT as miserable as those they constantly offended. this is NOT good parenting taking such little children to a place such as this. A pet store or a personal goldfish is a much better bet. The much-touted Australian exhibit is a HUGE joke. It was absolutely the BIGGEST waste of time I've spent in years. I lived in Australia for a year so I am somewhat biased, but this exhibit makes no sense whatsoever. Cheezy thunder effects, few and scattered examples of wildlife, though the fake waterfall was very pretty. But, it's FAKE! I go to an aquarium to see the sea life! This aquarium is also guilty of false advertising. Claiming to have penguins and other exotic animals, yet the place has only back lit photos of many of these promised attractions. The gift shop was chock FULL of Australian-themed items with prices that would make any Aussie laugh out loud. In fact, there were WAY more toys, stuffed animals, and t-shirts with the Australian theme than there were examples of Australian wildlife! What makes them think their exhibit is so special? It was PATHETIC! We had been in this place for about 10 minutes when we both said, We PAID good money to be TORTURED this way? I kept waiting, wondering, when will it end...when can I get OUT of this hole!? We recommend the Monterrey Aquarium in CA, the Virginia Marine Science museum in VA Beach, and the Chattanooga Aquarium. DON'T waste your time and money at this one. Unless you have VERY low standards (apparently all of the reviews posted at this site don't ask for much...) you will be SO sorry you went.
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