The National Aquarium is OPEN. As a private nonprofit organization, we are not impacted by the government shutdown.
Wallpaper Wednesdays: National Treasure
Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congressman John Sarbanes are leading efforts to designate a unified Chesapeake National Recreation Area.
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Freshen up your home screen with our one-of-a-kind wallpaper featuring a small part of the massive Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Mobile & Desktop Devices A Wetland With a View
The Patapsco River, seen from a wetland near Fort McHenry, is one of the major rivers that flow into the mighty Chesapeake Bay. The Bay is the largest estuary in North America and has major economic, historic and cultural significance.