The National Aquarium in Baltimore sits on Pier 3 in the Inner Harbor and is one of the top aquariums in the United States, home to sharks, dolphins, rainforest exhibits, and an Atlantic coral reef tank. Hours typically run 9am to 6pm Monday through Thursday and on weekends, with Friday extended to 9pm.
Admission is timed-entry, so visitors need to select a date and time slot when purchasing tickets online at aqua.org; adult tickets run around $40. General admission includes all exhibits and the daily presentation schedule, though special exhibits may carry an added fee.
Weekends and holidays get busiest between 11am and 3pm, so arriving before 11am or after 3pm tends to mean shorter lines. The aquarium is located at 501 E Pratt Street.
