The Aquarium is currently open to the public. In response to COVID-19, we’ve made some essential changes to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Award-Winning Exhibits
Experience dozens of unique aquatic habitats—from a northern Australian river gorge to an Indo-Pacific reef to a tropical rain forest—all interconnected by the binding force of water.
Amazon River Forest
Discover an Amazon tributary in three distinct stages of seasonal flooding.
Atlantic Coral Reef
Experience a bustling coral reef habitat with thousands of tropical fishes.
Australia: Wild Extremes
Experience the natural wonders of an Australian river gorge.
Blacktip Reef
Discover the aquatic life that thrives in a colorful Indo-Pacific reef.
Dolphin Discovery
Get a glimpse into the daily life of a colony of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
Jellies Invasion
Get up close with nine species of mesmerizing jellies.
Living Seashore
Discover the treasures of the mid-Atlantic in this interactive, hands-on exhibit.
Maryland: Mountains to the Sea
Discover the diversity of Maryland’s aquatic ecosystems—and the animals that call them home.
North Atlantic to the Pacific
Journey from the rocky cliffs of the Atlantic coast to a brilliant Pacific coral reef.