Considered one of the world's best aquariums, the National Aquarium's mission is to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures. It champions …
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Mar 30, 2025
This place it is sold as educational and one of the best of the world. It is quite expensive. It is not very educational. The signs are poorly written providing little explanation. It is only in one …Full review by havenoideah
Mar 15, 2025
We did not see the whole aquarium because a portion is under renovation. What we saw was very good but incomplete. Would be able to better rate if we could see entirelyFull review by BSCJMajor
Mar 12, 2025
Lots of kids, strollers, wheel chairs and hot! We went during mlk weekend. There were so many people. Not greatest crowd control. Many families hung out on displays, blocking fish. Kids crawling…Full review by Fran L
Does the National Aquarium have hammerhead sharks? I'm trying to find an aquarium that does to plan a trip as I'm autistic and specifically like hammerheads.
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Not many aquariums have them as they are hard to keep in captivity. I believe the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta does.
If you have a membership and you visit with someone who isn't on the membership, are they covered under the free admission because there are only two people? Or does free admission only cover you and not the other person you brought?
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Not all places are the same so unfortunately you’re gonna have to go online and see whether or not it does or call
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Do you allow strollers?
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For the comfort and safety of all guests, strollers are not permitted on our exhibit route. We do offer stroller check by our main entrance, but space is...
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