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Location
Parking
Free parking available next to the Clara Barton House at 5801 Oxford Road
Visitor tip
The Antique Dentzel Carousel is a must-ride centerpiece attraction and highly popular with visitors. Arrive early or visit during weekday mornings to experience it with shorter wait times.
Visitor tip
The splash pad is a seasonal outdoor attraction perfect for hot days. Plan your visit accordingly and bring a change of clothes if you want to take full advantage of this popular feature.
About Glen Echo Park Aquarium
Aquatic exhibits & interactive displays. Family-friendly attraction about marine life, with a touch tank, sand pit & interactive exhibits.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Exhibits
- Chesapeake Bay exhibits featuring fish, crabs, oysters, and other diverse estuary creatures
- Admission
- $10 general admission for ages 2 and up; timed entry with online reservations required
What visitors say
My son and I always enjoy our visit here! We come a few times a year. Tip: they offer annual family memberships now! The manager Mr. Wilson is very caring, kind, and knowledgeable. He always finds wonderful volunteers. Each time we…
A small, but incredibly delightful experience. The workers are extremely friendly. I really enjoyed my conversation with their volunteer Alec. Quite an impressive 12 year old with an extensive amount of knowledge on marine life. It was…
Hosted a private birthday party for my 3 year old at the Glen Echo Aquarium. Andrew and Ariel were amazing at making the children and guests feel welcome. Very knowledgeable of the animals and overall kind. Wonderful experience!…
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Did You Know?
- Features an Antique Dentzel Carousel, a vintage carousel that is a notable attraction mentioned in 128 visitor reviews, indicating it's a signature exhibit of the museum
- Contains 30+ interactive exhibits covering diverse educational themes including an Air Traffic Control Tower, Digital Art, airplane cockpit exhibit, and Memphis Artist Series programming
- Features a real airplane cockpit exhibit allowing children hands-on exploration of aviation, a relatively uncommon interactive experience in children's museums
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