Sight Inner Harbor, Baltimore
National Aquarium
A sight in Inner Harbor, Baltimore, pricey ($$$) and worth about 2.5 hours. Best time to go: Weekday morning.
Why go
Large aquarium with a rooftop rainforest and Atlantic coral reef exhibit.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Baltimore, alongside 4 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Inner Harbor New Year's Eve Fireworks and American Visionary Art Museum.
- Type
- Sight · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Inner Harbor
- Price
- $$$
- Time needed
- 2.5 hr
- Best time
- Weekday morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Baltimore. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Inner Harbor New Year's Eve Fireworks
Free city celebration at the Inner Harbor with live music in the evening and fireworks over the water at midnight.
Activity · Inner Harbor & Harbor East · 0.2 mi straight-line - 2American Visionary Art Museum
Museum of self-taught artists' work, with mosaic-covered exterior.
Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line - 3Sabatino's
Little Italy red-sauce institution since 1955, known for its Bookmaker salad and late hours.
Food · Inner Harbor & Harbor East · 0.4 mi straight-line - 4Bygone
Art-deco style bar and restaurant on the 29th floor of the Four Seasons, with live jazz and harbor views.
Drinks · Inner Harbor & Harbor East · 0.4 mi straight-line - 5Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore
Harbor East tower hotel on the water, a short walk to the Inner Harbor, Little Italy and Fells Point.
Stay · Inner Harbor & Harbor East · 0.4 mi straight-line - 6Federal Hill Park
Hilltop park on the south side of the harbor with a full view of the downtown skyline.
Outdoors · Inner Harbor & Harbor East · 0.4 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
National Aquarium is a stop on our Capital Cities Corridor route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Baltimore
3 more curated sights in Baltimore. See the full Baltimore guide.
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Fort McHenry National Monument
Star-shaped fort whose 1814 defense inspired 'The Star-Spangled Banner'.
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The Walters Art Museum
Free museum with armor, ancient art and illuminated manuscripts in Mount Vernon.
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B&O Railroad Museum
Historic roundhouse holding one of the largest collections of 19th-century locomotives.
When to go
Average daily highs in Baltimore run from 39°F in January to 88°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For National Aquarium itself, we suggest: Weekday morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Baltimore from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Baltimore weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for National Aquarium, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
National Aquarium: quick answers
How much time do you need at National Aquarium?
Plan on about 2.5 hours at National Aquarium. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit National Aquarium?
Our pick: Weekday morning. Insider tip: Book timed tickets; weekday mornings are calmer.
Where is National Aquarium?
National Aquarium is at 501 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA, in Inner Harbor. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include National Aquarium?
National Aquarium appears on Capital Cities Corridor, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add National Aquarium to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Baltimore.
Plan Baltimore
- Baltimore travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Baltimore weather by month
- Washington, DC to Baltimore 35 mi straight-line
- Baltimore to Philadelphia 90 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Baltimore
- Faidley Seafood Food
- The Horse You Came In On Saloon Drinks
- Federal Hill Park Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.