aquariums in DC, VA

[TwinFoxes]

The National Aquarium is awesome, but it's expensive and it's not a two or three hour experience. And parking is an additional expense. I'm not trying to discourage you, but it sounds like you want a quick drop in. I'm not familiar with the aquariums you mentioned or the Bass Pro Shop aquarium, but they sound more like what you're looking for.

[emily]

Thank you. This was just the kind of info I was looking for. Had no idea there could be lines to get in.

Are all Bass Pro Shops the same? We went to one a few years ago and it had a huge fish tank in the back of the store.


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[TwinFoxes]

Thank you. This was just the kind of info I was looking for. Had no idea there could be lines to get in.

Are all Bass Pro Shops the same? We went to one a few years ago and it had a huge fish tank in the back of the store.

I found this on their site. It sounds more like a giant fish tank than a museum type aquarium.

Aquarium
Stop by the 23,000 gallon freshwater aquarium where you will find a lieu of citations and our state record blue catfish that was caught in Virginia waters.

[cagey]

We've got a a family membership to the Baltimore aquarium and agree a) buy timed entry tickets ahead of time and b) plan at least 4 hrs on your first visit. We go at least once a month and spend most of the day there.

That said, for a side trip in route between Annapolis and Richmond, I'd consider the IRvine Nature Center in Owings Mills. Its not a pure aquarium but they have a few tanks of native fish and turtles. It also has a nice open classroom/interactive play area.

https://www.explorenature.org/

[SASM]

I agree with the suggestions of Baltimore or Bass Pro. I believe the aquarium in DC was closed...and rightly so.

I know you are looking for an aquarium but the National Zoo is fantastic!! And there is a small aquarium house at the bottom of the zoo. We really miss this zoo. Bonus...it’s free, although parking is not.