National Aquarium 501 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

"Overall, it was a really great experience for the entire family. We especially enjoyed, that so many people walked around that could tell you a lot about the different fishes or habitats. The details and love spend in the creation of the different aquariums is great. This actually lets the dolphins look quite sad, since they "just" have a giant swimming pool with no natural decoration. We spent roughly 4 hours in the aquarium and were flashed the entire time. So many details and different kind of fishes, turtles, etc. The organization, how you walk through the building is great. Especially impressive is the long way going deeper and deeper to the ground of the ocean, while the giant sharks are surrounding you. Overall, we would definitely visit the aquarium again!"

"Great time out with my wife. First time visitors, on a Saturday at 12:15, we were 30 minutes early and they still let us in. Lots of young families… young kids everywhere, but since they weren’t mine I didn’t care. It was a lot of fun and great things to look at. I’m a big guy could have used a bit more ac in some spots but all good. The rainforest was cool, loved the sloth. Sharks were massive, the dolphins were fun hopefully there will be shows again. The dolphin area was a great space to sit and relax for a bit and watch the 6 dolphins do stuff. We did not see any videos and with that being said we walked the entire place in 1 hour. We also didn’t eat there so can say much on price but PARKING…. That was 28.00 so if you can get a bus that might be better."

"Loved going here with the entire family. Look into getting a membership if you have a large family. It's cheaper than the admission. Nice exhibits, except the dolphins. Used to have a wonderful dolphin show that isn't done any more. Now it is a wonderful dolphin arena with no porpoise (ha ha). The dolphins are still there, just swimming in circles."

"Wonderful aquarium with a variety of displays, including species from around the world. There is very good accessibility throughout the facility, however, be prepared to wait to see exhibits on busier days. You should buy tickets in advance as they are utilizing timed ticket entry. The gift shop has a variety of options for kids and adults. The snack bar is a bit pricey and offers limited selections."

"Well worth the money! I was impressed by the size, cleanliness, and educational value of the aquarium. Everything seemed very up-to-date (if not new) and purposeful. It’s easy to spend a whole afternoon here if you take your time. So much to see, and the exhibits are beautiful. I feel like most aquariums focus on the Pacific Ocean, and I appreciated the emphasis on local Atlantic ecosystems. I was pleasantly surprised by the birds (tropic and arctic) too. For someone who appreciates quieter spaces, visiting on a weekday during the day was the way to go. There will still be field trips of kids visiting, but you can avoid the weekend crowds easily."