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National Aquarium

National Aquarium is a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in Baltimore, Maryland. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is National Aquarium?

The National Aquarium—also known as the National Aquarium in Baltimore or Baltimore Aquarium—is a nonprofit public aquarium located at 501 East Pratt Street on Pier 3 in the Inner Harbor area of Downtown Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Constructed during a period of urban renewal in Baltimore, the aquarium opened on August 8, 1981. The aquarium has an annual attendance of 1.5 million visitors and is the largest tourism attraction in the state of Maryland. The aquarium holds more than 2,200,000 US gallons (8,300,000 L) of water, and has more than 17,000 specimens representing over 750 species. The National Aquarium's mission is to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures. The aquarium's stated vision is to confront pressing issues facing global aquatic habitats through pioneering science, conservation, and educational programming.

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The record

Museum details

Name
National Aquarium
Type
Zoo, Aquarium & Wildlife Conservation
City
Baltimore
State
Maryland
IMLS Museum ID
8402400673
Coordinates
39.28660, -76.60875
What kind of museum is National Aquarium?

National Aquarium is classified as a zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservation in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more zoo, aquarium & wildlife conservations →

Where is National Aquarium located?

National Aquarium is located in Baltimore, Maryland at approximately 39.28660, -76.60875. See the map above.

Does National Aquarium have a website?

The IMLS record for National Aquarium does not list a website.

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