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National Aquarium - Amphibian Gallery

Balt, MD Washington, DC

Planning a visit today?  Check out all of the exciting things happening in our exhibits! Animal feedings, up-close encounters, and the 4D movie schedule.  Plan your visit around your favorite things!

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Celebrate Cherry Blossoms

Wash, DC

Visit the National Aquarium, DC during the Cherry Blossom festival and take advantage of these great offers! Extended hours March 20 through April 14, and be sure to visit our booth at the Blossom Kite Festival. On April 6 from 12–4p.m., we will be celebrating Asian Pacific Heritage with special programming in art, music, dance, and literature. Learn More

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The Great Salmon Run

3 Attraction Pass

Balt, MD

This wild 4-D adventure follows the Pacific salmon on its annual struggle to journey upstream. Presented in high definition 3-D plus in-theater special effects, experience their dangerous passage through raging rapids and waterfalls as the salmon face grizzlies, orcas, sea lions and bald eagles. Add a 4-D Immersion Film to your trip for just $5 per person.

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Fresh Thoughts Dinners

Fresh Thoughts

Balt, MD Wash, DC

Learn About Sustainable Seafood

National Aquarium's Fresh Thoughts sustainable seafood dining series not only offers a delicious evening out, it's also a way to increase your understanding of sustainable seafood practices.

Upcoming Events:
Washington, DC - April 24, 2013
Baltimore - May 21, 2013

3 Days, 3 Attractions, $34

3 Attraction Pass

Wash, DC

Save more than 35% with the three attraction pass! View more than 1500 of America’s Aquatic Treasures at the National Aquarium, Washington DC; visit the CSI Forensic Zone and America’s Most Wanted studios at the National Crime Museum; and take a stroll through time to see all 44 presidents, Hollywood’s elite, music stars, sports icons, and more at Madame Tussauds!

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Tots and Tales

Tots and Tales

Wash, DC

Join us in Washington, DC the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month for exciting programming and fun activities just for the little ones! Lobsters, alligators, anemones, and pufferfish, oh my! Learn More

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A Blue View is a weekly perspective on the life aquatic, hosted by National Aquarium CEO John Racanelli.

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