What you get
About Glen Echo Park Aquarium
Glen Echo Park Aquarium serves as a Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center showcasing the nation's largest estuary and its diverse marine life. The kid-friendly facility features interactive exhibits where visitors can see, hear, and touch representations of fish, crabs, oysters, and other bay creatures. The aquarium offers engaging hands-on learning experiences for children and families.
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Good to know
What’s included
indoor exhibitsoutdoor exhibits (GEPA beach, pirate ship, water play, photo boards)interactive learning
- reserved tickets recommended up to 2 weeks in advance
- open 9am-5pm but closes frequently for private events
- you're guaranteed 1 hour from reservation until event closure
- free parking at 5801 Oxford Road
as of September 2026 — verify on the operator’s site
Plan your visit
- Duration
- 30 minutes (slots available, may stay longer if open)
- Admission
- General admission $10 per person includes all exhibits; outdoor only $4 per person; children under 2 free; payment at arrival · as of September 2026 — verify on the operator’s site