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National Aquarium

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Federal Triangle, Washington

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RDWSeptember 1, 2011
THEY GOT FISH! Great place to take kids or young family from out of town, a little small, but nice and quick so they won't lose interest http://www.nationalaquarium.org/
Lexi HaJuly 26, 2013
This wasn't worth the $10. It's a small little basement area. Didn't have much to see. You will have a better luck of seeing more animals at the National Museum of Natural History. Which is free.
Amy T.August 8, 2012
Aquarium is located in the lower level, feels hot and stuffy, not with the $10 fee, you can finish the whole place in 15mins.
Sevvy RoguskieOctober 18, 2011
Really cute, little aquarium. Some very unique species, some nice exhibits. Nice quick stop if you have time!
Audrey ADecember 22, 2010
Lack interactive learning games/tools, but kids seem to enjoy it here. This venue is good for kids that have sensory issues and easily become overwhelmed. Discounts available for groups of 15 or more.
Audrey ADecember 22, 2010
Quaint aquarium located in the basement of the Department of Commerece. Must pass through security and cannot stand and wait nor bring any type of food in building. Pricey for adults.
Michael TateMarch 24, 2013
Some cool fish, but it's $10 for what results to be about 10 minutes. Rather short for the cost
Deb MalewskiAugust 2, 2012
Wow--very disappointed in this "National " aquarium. I can see more at my local zoo. I'd combine this with the aquarium at Baltimore and just close this one. It wasn't even very cool inside!
Kate SempApril 9, 2012
A good deal if you are a National Aquarium member. Good for little kids or to kill an hour.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 2, 2011
As the nation's oldest aquatrium, there's plenty to see, especially at the 2pm with daily animal feedings. -- Green Guide Editor
Elizabeth GrazioliApril 23, 2011
You get what you pay for. Definitely worth the $10 you spend. Beat to go during a feeding time.
Steve RAugust 22, 2013
Closes for good September 2013, so you won't have it to complain about anymore.
Heather DalbyMay 29, 2013
It's small and pales in comparison to the Baltimore location, but is closing this fall and worth going to see a piece of history before it's gone.
Marco Aurélio RiosFebruary 6, 2012
It's smaller than Baltimore Aquarium. However, it is fun to watch them feeding the Crocodile.
Scott S.July 27, 2013
Fun, especially for little kids, but it's closing in September
DoraJuly 21, 2010
This aquarium is smaller (and less overwhelming for little ones) than the big one in Baltimore.Powered by ParentsConnect.com
Tricia EspressoMay 31, 2013
This place is a joke. It's literally just a hallway in the basement of a very old building. Barely any AC, a limited variety of fish, and NOT worth the $10 to get in. At least the staff was nice.
YPNationSeptember 20, 2011
free child admission with the purchase of an adult admission if you buy with your YP Rewards Card!
Lynell CarsonJuly 5, 2013
Do not go here. Three small alligators and a few piraña . Not worth the time and money. The worst aquarium in the USA. I have seen better fish tanks in Las Vegas. Come on DC, represent better!!!
Meredith BighamJuly 12, 2012
If you're going to do the national aquarium, go to the Baltimore location!!!
Franco FernandezJune 22, 2010
I wish they had more interactive exhibits. $9 is pricey for adults, but all the kids there seemed to be having a good time.
Michael GiornoJuly 14, 2012
I love aquarium's (have been to many)...this one is a waste of time and money.
Azim RazakApril 5, 2013
Perhaps the one place where you have to pay to get in.
Stephen GibsonJuly 27, 2013
Kind of small but still nice.
John TolliverMarch 31, 2010
It's really small. They feed alligators piranahs and sharks daily at 2 pm. $9 for adult ticket. Not really worth it.
TashaSeptember 30, 2013
An extreme disappointment. Was no worth $10 admission fee. It's no wonder it's closing.
invenTIFFDecember 9, 2012
Very outdated. Should be free.
Scot WesoloskiJuly 31, 2011
Woot shark week! Love this place and the staff!
Rick SternJuly 15, 2013
Very small - not worth the money unless you love alligators.
Roland BockJuly 27, 2013
It's closing permanently in September
Rob WhitleyJune 20, 2011
There are cool things to see in DC, this isn't one of them.
A-A-RonDecember 28, 2012
Was not impressed at all. For the "National Aquarium" it wasn't worth the $10 to get in
Jordan DupreeSeptember 28, 2012
Not worth the money. Very small aquarium and the tanks were very dirty. Expected a lot more from the National Aquarium.
Danielle ReedAugust 13, 2011
The gift shop is bigger than the aquarium. Not worth it.
BurakFebruary 25, 2013
very very pool !!!!
EdJune 3, 2013
Its in the basement of the dept. of commerce. Not worth ten bucks.
Jah JahMarch 2, 2013
Much smaller then Baltimores
ThomasMay 26, 2013
Holy shit that sucke, more fish at pet store.
Emily ColeFebruary 15, 2013
Yeahhhh this is quite possibly the shittiest aquarium I've ever been to. The employees look miserable. Its in a basement and takes 5 minutes to walk through. Go to Baltimore instead.
Geri SJuly 28, 2013
Tiny with no real interesting animals. Not worth the $10
Dustin HaleyMarch 5, 2013
Agreeing with everyone else... Not worth the 10 bucks they charge.
Michelle WoodAugust 15, 2012
Disappointing...only one hall of exhibits! :-(
Sergio FernandezSeptember 25, 2010
Ok. But there are better aquariums elsewhere and more to see at the Smithsonian
Kim K.August 15, 2011
So small.. not worth the 10 bucks to get in.
Sheri CarboneJuly 6, 2013
It was OK.
Andrew ReedAugust 13, 2011
Extremely dissappointed, not worth the money.
Phillip GreerMay 30, 2012
Do not pay for this.
MeghanNovember 10, 2010
Very Small
Erick MortonSeptember 12, 2010
Don't go here - so not worth even nine dollars
Laura Harvey StoutFebruary 20, 2011
Disappointed

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