Go behind the scenes with the National Aquarium's Tours & Experiences! With the help of our expert guides, you'll discover a fascinating world behind the glass and experience life at the Aquarium from an insider's perspective.
Available Tours & Experiences
Daily Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Ages: 8+
Duration: 45 minutes–1 hour
Days Offered: Daily
Step behind the scenes to see how we care for some of your favorite animals and exhibits at the National Aquarium!
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Insider's Tour
Ages: 8+
Duration: 2–2.5 hours
Days Offered: Friday–Sunday; daily during peak season
Get the inside scoop on our animals and staff-only locations as you explore the Aquarium like never before!
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Shark Tour
Ages: 8+
Duration: 1.5 hours
Days Offered: Friday–Sunday; daily during peak season
Peer into the world of sharks and learn that there is more to these predators than just an impressive set of teeth!
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Dolphin Encounter
Ages: 8+
Duration: 2 hours
Days Offered: Weekends
Discover the amazing world of dolphins by becoming a part of our dolphin team and experiencing an up-close encounter with these incredible mammals!
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Aquarium Sleepover
Ages: 8+
Duration: Overnight
Days Offered: Weekends
Experience the Aquarium after dark as you join us for an unforgettable sleepover adventure!
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Dolphin Sleepover 
Ages: 8+
Duration: Overnight
Days Offered: Weekends
Get up close and personal with our colony of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in this memorable sleepover experience!
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The Animal Care and Rescue Center Tour
Ages: 8+
Duration: 2 hours
Days Offered: Weekends
Experience our state-of-the-art Animal Care and Rescue Center through a one-of-a-kind tour that lets you travel behind the scenes and discover the unique journey of our animals.
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Aquarium Guest Diver Program
Ages: 18+
Duration: 3.5 hours
Days Offered: Saturdays
Experience a once-in-a-lifetime dive that takes you to an exotic coral reef full of incredible animals, right here in Maryland!
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