Aquariums

Glen Echo Park Aquarium

Name: Glen Echo Park Aquarium
Address: 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812, Glen Echo, MD, US
Telephone: (301) 955-6256
Rating: 4.4

★★★★☆ 4.4 (245 reviews)

📍 7300 Macarthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812

📞 (301) 955-6256

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🕐 Hours

Monday	9 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	9 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	9 AM–5 PM
Thursday	9 AM–5 PM
Friday	9 AM–5 PM
Saturday	9 AM–5 PM
Sunday	9 AM–5 PM

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About Glen Echo Park Aquarium

Aquatic exhibits & interactive displays. Family-friendly attraction about marine life, with a touch tank, sand pit & interactive exhibits. 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. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 245 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Aquarium
Best For: All Ages, Ages 1 And Up
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

💡 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
⭐Maintains a seasonal splash pad as part of its outdoor play area, expanding the museum's educational play experiences beyond indoor exhibits

💬 What Visitors Say

💬Plan to spend several hours exploring 30+ exhibits. The museum offers diverse interactive stations like the Skyscraper climb, mini-grocery store, fire truck exploration, and airplane cockpit exhibit, so there's enough content for multiple visits without repetition.
💡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.
💡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.
💡The toddler area provides dedicated space for younger children. If visiting with multiple age groups, start younger kids here first while older siblings explore more complex exhibits, then rotate.
💡The museum maintains high cleanliness standards and offers hands-on, interactive learning across all exhibits. Engage with staff members who are friendly and knowledgeable—they can recommend age-appropriate exhibits and enhance the educational experience.