Voyages: Chapter 7

About Voyages: Chapter 7

At the intersection of art and science lies Voyages, an original immersive event series at the National Aquarium that inspires connection to nature and celebrates all things Baltimore. Join us for Voyages: Chapter 7 and explore Aquarium exhibits through immersive performance inspired by animal perception and sensory ecology from the minds of local collaborative artworks company Submersive Productions.

Inspired by months of research within the Aquarium and expertise provided by The Johnsen Lab of Sensory Biology at Duke University, Submersive Productions created "Submerged! In the Company of Fish." This interactive theatrical experience invites guests to perform at their comfort level for the residents of the Aquarium and learn about animal perception. As you experience the Aquarium in a totally new way, this experience will inspire you to see the world from a new point of view. After exploring the exhibits, close out the night with your fellow voyagers at an Afrofuturistic after-party by Astronaut Symphony from Afro House.

Voyages: Chapter 7 promises to be a night of exploration that you won't soon forget, featuring local food vendors Mera Kitchen Collective, Common Ground, Sistahs' Sweets and Ekiben with a bar featuring Checkerspot Brewing Company and Baltimore Spirits Company.

This is where art and science meet. This is a one-of-a-kind celebration of all things Baltimore and the connection we share with the natural world. This is the Aquarium like you've never experienced it before. This is Voyages. Are you ready to embark on a journey into the deep?

About the Experts

Every chapter of Voyages introduces scientists and experts to the artist to inform the artwork they create. At each event, we feature experts who influenced the piece or whose work is relevant to the thematic intention chosen by the artist. The scientific content experts for Voyages: Chapter 7, also a collective, offered insight into animals' visual senses.

The Johnsen Lab of Sensory Biology at Duke University

The Johnsen Lab of Sensory Biology at Duke University, led by Dr. Sönke Johnsen, conducts open-ocean research cruises to learn about animals' visual senses. They study visual adaptations like bioluminescence, ultraviolet vision and more. As a scientific collective, this group is comprised of graduate students, postdoctoral students and technicians.

Important Details

• Guests will enter through the Aquarium's Pier 4 building; please be prepared with photo ID. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend the event.
• Food and beverages from local Baltimore vendors will be available for purchase and are not included in the ticket price.
• Australia: Wild Extremes in Pier 3 and the Dolphin Discovery amphitheater in Pier 4 will be closed during the event; however, the Dolphin Discovery underwater viewing area will be open.
• The Aquarium is committed to connecting all guests with nature to inspire compassion and care for our ocean planet. A variety of services are available for guests with disabilities. Contact access@aqua.org to request disability accommodation for the Voyages experience; advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
• See the Eventbrite page for the evening's full schedule.

Community Access Tickets

The Voyages event series is building a community of hopeful conservationists that is inclusive of a spectrum of identity and creative curiosity. We believe accessible admission, regardless of economic circumstances, is critical for this aim. If you are experiencing economic adversity that prevents you from purchasing the full ticket price, please fill out the Voyages Access Ticket application to be entered into a drawing for free tickets.

Potential winners will be drawn randomly on June 30, 2025, and emailed on July 1, 2025. If you applied, please be on the lookout for an email from community@aqua.org to claim your ticket(s). Tickets must be claimed within 48 hours. Any unclaimed tickets will be released to someone else on the waiting list.

Parking

Parking tickets pulled from the Aquarium's three partner garages—Harbor Park Garage, LAZ Inner Harbor Garage and Parkway Lockwood Place Garage—can be validated for a discount for event guests.

Refund Policy

All admission purchases are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please call or email Central Reservations at 410-576-3833 or reserve@aqua.org with any questions.

Questions?

Please visit our Voyages: Chapter 7 Eventbrite listing for additional details about this event.