Downtown Discovery Days
Maryland residents! Splash into the new year and a world of aquatic wonder through this Downtown Partnership promotion.
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Next Date
January 22, 2027
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Last Date
January 31, 2027
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Occurs
Daily
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Price
$10 with Registration
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Location
Main Aquarium
Overview
Downtown Discovery Days are a chance to explore and enjoy some of the area's best cultural attractions and museums for less! The Aquarium is setting aside 10,000 pre-reserved, timed-entry tickets throughout the multi-day Downtown Partnership promotion.
Spaces must be reserved, and parties are limited to six people per registration. A payment of $10 per person for guests ages 5 and up (children 4 and under are free) is required upon registration. The online registration portal will open on January 11, 2027, at approximately 3 p.m. Additional Downtown Discovery Day tickets will not be available at our box office before or during the promotion.
Event Registration
Guests must register and pay online before the promotion. The online registration portal will open on January 11, 2027, at approximately 3 p.m. Additional reservations at reduced pricing will not be available at our box office during the promotion.
A limit of six guests per registration will be in place. Children ages 4 and under may attend for free, but they will count toward the six-person per registration limit. Guests can alter their reservations before their visit. They cannot, however, add more attendees if it exceeds the registration’s six-person limit or if no additional spaces are available for their reserved entry time. Guests cannot change their reservations at the door.
Event Entry
All tickets will be issued in keeping with our timed entry system. Your online registration will list your party’s entry time. Please have your registration available when you arrive at the Aquarium, either on your phone or as a printed page. You must show proof of Maryland residency upon arrival. Parties will not be allowed to enter the building ahead of their reserved time.
Parking
We partner with multiple garages to offer discounted parking within walking distance of the National Aquarium. Check out our Plan Your Visit page for partner garages, directions, and more.
Additional Information
For the comfort and safety of all guests, the Aquarium cannot accommodate strollers on our exhibit route. Stroller parking is available on site, but space is limited.
If you have further questions about your visit, please call 410-576-3800.