Balt, MD Tickets & Hours

National Aquarium – Atlantic Puffin
Balt, MD

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The Aquarium has a timed entry system. Buy your tickets online in advance to reserve the entry time that's best for you!

National Aquarium - Fish Eye
Balt, MD

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Go Behind the Scenes With Immersion Tours

Visit us in Baltimore, MD! The National Aquarium is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire conservation of the world’s aquatic treasures. Your admissions purchase supports vital conservation and education programs and includes access to more than 16,000 animals and award winning exhibits such as Jellies Invasion, Dolphin Discovery, Animal Planet Australia and more. Looking for ticket prices and hours for our Washington, DC, venue? Please note: an online ticket fee of $1.95 per ticket will apply.

Admission Prices & Package Options - Baltimore, MD
 Adult (12–64) Child (3–11) Under 3 Free! Senior (65+)

 

Aquarium Admission

Travel to an Australian river gorge, descend through an Atlantic coral reef, explore a tropical rain forest, discover dolphins and sharks, and interact with animal experts—admission includes all this and more!


     Add a 4D Immersion Film for only $5 per person

 $34.95 $21.95 $29.95 Buy Tickets

Buy online to guarantee your entry time

Members

Best value for repeat visitors and supporters. Buy a membership and receive free admission with express entry to both Aquarium venues every day for a year, plus great perks!

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Immersion Tours

From Dolphin Encounters to Sharks Behind the Scenes, explore all our Immersion Tours. May include Aquarium Admission.

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Prices and hours are subject to change without notice.

Hours

Visitors may tour the Aquarium up to 90 minutes after closing time.

Mon–Thur 9 am–5 pm
Fri 9 am–8 pm
Sat 8:30 am–6 pm
Sunday 8:30 am–5 pm

For the best experience consider visiting:

On weekdays or on weekends and holidays before 11 a.m. or after 3 p.m.

Visitors may tour the Aquarium up to 90 minutes after closing time.

Mon–Thur 9 am–5 pm
Fri 9 am–8 pm
Sat 8:30 am–8 pm
Sun 8:30 am–6 pm

Special Hours:
Wednesday, July 10: Open 9 am–2 pm

For the best experience consider visiting:

On weekdays or on weekends and holidays before 11 a.m. or after 3 p.m.

Visitors may tour the Aquarium up to 90 minutes after closing time.

Mon–Thur 9 am–5 pm
Fri 9 am–8 pm
Sat 8:30 am–8 pm
Sun 8:30 am–6 pm

For the best experience consider visiting:

On weekdays or on weekends and holidays before 11 a.m. or after 3 p.m.

What's Happening Next

Thursday, June 20, 2013

1:30 PM Sharks! Behind-the-Scenes Tour
6:00 PM Grade A Student Night

Friday, June 21, 2013

1:30 PM Sharks! Behind-the-Scenes Tour

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More Options and Info

Military Discounts

We provide discounted tickets to military bases in the region through our consignment ticket program. If you are in the service, we encourage you to check with the MWR at your base to see if discounted Aquarium tickets are available for you and your family.

School Field Trips

The National Aquarium, Baltimore, is a great place for a school field trip.

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Group Tickets

Have a group of 15 or more?

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Consignment Tickets

Hotels, military, and organizations can consign or pre-purchase National Aquarium, Baltimore, tickets at a discount to resell.

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Gift Tickets

Give the gift of magic with Aquarium gift tickets—the perfect gift for any occasion! Recognize friends, family, and coworkers with the gift of tickets to the National Aquarium, Baltimore! Valid for three (3) years from date of purchase. Gift tickets will be shipped to the purchaser's address.

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Other Purchase Options

We encourage you to buy your tickets online to skip the ticket line and choose your entry time. Tickets can also be purchased onsite upon availability and through Ticketmaster.

Ticketmaster convenience charge of $3.25 and handling charge of $2.00 per ticket.

Additional Information

  • A service charge of $1.95 per ticket purchased online will apply.
  • Tickets are only valid for the day and time designated at time of purchase. Plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your entry time. However, if you’re running a few minutes late, you may still enter the building after the entry time printed on your ticket, depending on capacity and queue for entry.
  • You may purchase tickets for up to 14 people in a single order.