Admission Prices
The National Aquarium, Washington, DC, is able to process Visa, Mastercard, Check and Cash as a form of payment. The National Aquarium is a nonprofit organization funded through private and public support and admission revenue.
| General Admission (Ages 11-59) |
Senior (Age 60 + ) |
Military Personnel |
Child (Ages 3-11) |
Child (Under 3) |
| $9.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $4.00 | Free |
Group Rates
| Adult (Ages 12-59) |
Senior (Age 60 + ) |
Child (Ages 3-11) |
Child (Under 3) |
| $6.00 | $5.00 | $2.00 | Free |
Please print out and complete this group agreement form and bring it with you to receive the group rate:
Group Agreement Form (PDF)
Planning Your Visit
The National Aquarium's Washington, DC, venue does allow strollers. The Aquarium also offers a full-service elevator for accessibility to all our valued visitors.
About the National Aquarium, Washington, DC
The National Aquarium was established in 1873 as the nation's first aquarium. It has been located in the Department of Commerce building since 1932, and completed an extreme makeover in 2008. Although limited in space, it offers an intimate home to more than 250 species, and offers visitors a unique 45-minute experience featuring America's Aquatic Treasures™.
