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Dollar Days

Saturday, December 8, 2018, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Family in Front of a Performer Outside of the Aquarium

Dollar Days, an annual Baltimore tradition, are back! On December 8 and 9, 2018 admission to the Aquarium is just $1.

Tickets for Dollar Days will only be available on-site at our ticket window on the days of this special event. Because of extremely high demand, tickets are not available in advance and will not be available online. Our timed entry system will be in effect, so guests may experience a wait time between receiving their tickets and Aquarium entry.

The National Aquarium will be open for normal December business hours on Dollar Days. Tickets for Dollar Days will be available beginning at 10 am and last entry is at 4 pm.

Guests planning to take advantage of this special opportunity should be aware that, due to the popularity of this event, crowds will be heavier than usual and the Aquarium is expected to sell out. Please plan your day accordingly.

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Price

On Dollar Days, December 8 and 9, 2018, all tickets (children, adults, military and seniors) are only $1.

Tickets for Dollar Days will only be available on-site at our ticket window on the days of this special offer. Because of extremely high demand, tickets are not available in advance and will not be available online. Our timed entry system will be in effect, so guests may experience a wait time between receiving their tickets and Aquarium entry.

4D Theater Tickets

4D theater tickets will be available at a special rate of $3 during Dollar Days and may be purchased at the information desk and ticket window.

Parking

The National Aquarium and our official parking facility partners are pleased to offer $10 parking to guests attending our 2018 Dollar Days. To take advantage of this discount, please use either LAZ Inner Harbor Garage at 100 S. Gay Street or Lockwood Parking at 124 Market Place. Bring proof of your Aquarium visit to garage attendant before departure and you will be granted this special rate.

How can I buy tickets?

How early should I arrive to get tickets?

While we cannot predict the exact time the line will begin to form, we encourage you to arrive as early as possible.

When does the ticket booth open?

Tickets will be available for purchase beginning at 10 am.

When will tickets sell out?

While we cannot know exactly when tickets will sell out, we recommend that guests arrive at the National Aquarium early to purchase tickets. Ticket sales will begin at 10 am.

Does your whole group have to wait in line for tickets?

One person may wait in line for tickets for your whole group; however, there is a limit of 10 tickets per transaction, and the number of tickets requested may not exceed the number of guests present in the party.

If the immediate entry time is sold out, can I buy the next available time?

Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Our timed entry system—which allows us to sell a fixed number of tickets within set time slots every day—will be in effect, so guests may experience a wait time between ticket purchase and Aquarium entry.

Is this event only open to Maryland residents?

Dollar Days are organized each year by Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, and it is our pleasure to participate. While the event is designed to celebrate our local community, there are no restrictions to visitation.

Please Note:

Stroller check and lockers will be available; however, no coat check service is available during Dollar Days.

Dollar Days special admission tickets are valid for the duration of your Aquarium visit, but no Aquarium re-entry is offered during Dollar Days.