The Upland Tropical Rain Forest exhibit is temporarily closed through Fall 2022.
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Online Gift Shop Exclusive Aquarium Apparel & Gifts
Our new online gift shop has exclusive branded apparel and gifts for the National Aquarium fans in your life! Proceeds from your gift shop purchases help to support our conservation work!
An Unforgettable Way to Visit NEW! Tours & Experiences
Explore behind the scenes and get up close with our amazing animals.
Dive Deeper Hear From Our Experts
Read the latest stories and informative articles covering conservation, animal updates and more.
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Featured Animals Thousands of animals. Hundreds of species. One Aquarium.
Learn about animals from all over our blue planet—from the depths of the ocean to the canopy of the rain forest—and discover the connection they all share with water.
Featured Stories The Latest From the National Aquarium
Dive Deeper: Featured Series
Series Rescue to Release
Experience the journey of a cold-stunned sea turtle—from their rescue on the beaches of Cape Cod to rehabilitation at the National Aquarium to their eventual release to their ocean home.
Latest in this series:
Rescue to Release, Part 4
Rescue to Release, Part 3
Rescue to Release, Part 2
Events Join Us for An Aquarium Event
Get your hands dirty at a field conservation event, catch us in the community, check out an expert-led lecture, and more!
Conservation Driving Conservation Action for the Benefit of People, Animals and the Planet
The National Aquarium's mission—to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures—begins within our buildings as we work toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2035. Outside of our walls, we protect and enhance nature through education, habitat restoration, animal rescue, sustainable practices and advocacy.
Combat Climate Change
We work to combat climate change through a holistic, solutions-focused approach.
Save Wildlife and Habitats
Our staff and volunteers inspire audiences to maintain healthy ecosystems and restore critical habitat.
Stop Plastic Pollution
We seek to curb the negative impacts of plastic pollution on the health of people, wildlife and ecosystems.