Glen Echo Park Aquarium
8.6 • Aquarium
Small aquarium with about 11 tanks offers an intimate educational experience focused on local aquatic life. Interactive touch tanks and an outdoor play area with a pirate ship treehouse and sandbox engage children actively. Setting near a park includes wildlife sightings and a carousel, creating a welcoming space for families.
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"The aquarium staff are so knowledgeable and engaging."
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"The outdoor space has a fantastic play area with a pirate ship treehouse."
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"The aquarium is small, but it's interesting."
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Good to know
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Admission is $10 per person, free for toddlers under 2 years old.
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The aquarium is open from 9am to 5pm daily.
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A $4 fee is required just to enter the grounds.
7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, Maryland, United States
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