Late summer – before the school year kicks off once more – is an ideal time to head downtown to visit the National Aquarium. There’s plenty to enjoy at the Aquarium this time of year and a few great ways to make the most of your visit. Weekly Events Each week, the Aquarium offers special tours and deals on certain days: Exhibits The Aquarium features many award-winning, immersive exhibits that bring ocean and coastal ecosystems to life. Here’s what to expect: Planning Your Trip Aquarium Parking Before you head downtown to visit the National Aquarium,

Attending the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards at the National Aquarium? Make your visit smooth and stress-free with Harbor Park Garage — the official parking partner of the National Aquarium and the best option for convenient, secure, and affordable National Aquarium parking in downtown Baltimore. Celebrate Ocean Conservation in the Heart of Baltimore On Thursday, May 2, 2025, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, the National Aquarium hosts the Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, known as the “Academy Awards for the Ocean.” This high-profile event honors global changemakers in ocean conservation — from scientists and policymakers to media

The National Aquarium is lifting the guest vaccine requirement beginning Friday, February 25. Guests will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination in order to enter the Aquarium. The National Aquarium made this decision after carefully considering the latest scientific and medical information available on the subject. Baltimore and Maryland have seen a significant decrease in COVID-related hospitalizations, prompting the state to ease vaccine requirements. The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Maryland has also decreased in recent weeks. This good news comes as health officials continue to urge residents to take precautions.

But don’t worry about parking, we have you covered. Beginning January 25, guests ages 12 and older are required to show proof of complete vaccination against COVID-19 before entering the Aquarium. But don’t worry, Harbor Park Garage has you covered (pardon the pun). If you purchased advanced parking and can no longer attend the Aquarium, we are happy to provide a refund on your parking. If you show up at the Aquarium and cannot get in, yes, forgetting paperwork happens to the best of us, we will refund your parking so long as you return

Phish fans with kids: this one is for you. On Saturday, June 8, a few weeks before the iconic Vermont band plays two shows at Merriweather Post Pavilion, the local Phish tribute act Phoam will take over Power Plant Live’s outdoor plaza for a two-set, family-friendly show designed with kids in mind. This is the latest installment in the Saturday Morning Tunes series of concerts for kids; the series is sponsored by Towson University’s radio station, WTMD, and takes place one Saturday morning a month. Past shows have featured acts like Milkshake, Barry Louis Polisar

Dive Deep at the National Aquarium this Spring Springtime is an ideal time of year to visit the National Aquarium in downtown Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. With eight excellent exhibits, from Shark Alley to Australia: Wild Extremes to the ever-popular Tropical Rainforest, there’s always something fascinating to learn. Plus, this spring the Aquarium has fun and educational events, including specialized tours that offer a behind the scenes look at the operation, immersive film experiences and an upcoming discussion about the current state of diversity in conservation. Here’s a look at some events and activities to consider

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