Hours

• Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with last admission at 4:30 p.m.
• Daily animal feedings and aquarist talks at 2 p.m.
• Closed on Christmas and Thanksgiving.

Discover America's Aquatic Treasures at the nation's first Aquarium, located in the lower level of the Department of Commerce building. The newly renovated Aquarium offers a refreshing pause in your busy day with a 45-minute showcase of unique exhibits and engaging animals! Come in and visit more than 250 species, including alligators, piranhas, sharks, eels, and gar.

The National Aquarium, Washington, DC, accepts cash, checks, MasterCard or Visa as forms of payment.

The National Aquarium is a nonprofit organization funded through private and public support and admission revenue.