WELCOME TO THE GLEN ECHO PARK AQUARIUM!

A Chesapeake Bay Discovery Center

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LIKE > FOLLOW > WATCH!

  

Admission:
Children and Adults: $7.00 

Under 24 months:
FREE.

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Groups and Field Trips by appointment:
571-334-8713
for more information.
We are excited about the future of Glen Echo Park Aquarium and with your help, we will enhance our exhibits, add a changing exhibit room, and add even more interactive displays!  Please donate!


Learn more about our improvements here.

Stay Healthy!

Open by appointment only.  To schedule a visit, please email info@gepaquarium.org or call/text us at 571-334-8713.  Dates and times are limited, but we will work with you to arrange a visit between 10 am – 5 pm. 

  • All visitors will have their temperatures taken by contactless thermometer.  If your reading is above 100 F, you will not be admitted.  
  • All visitors much wear a mask over their mouth and nose during their entire visit.
  • Our interactive exhibits have been changed temporarily to minimize View-Only exhibits, including our touch tank.  Staff will show and teach about the animals, but not allow touching.
  • Please be respectful of social distancing while at Glen Echo Park Aquarium.  You are asked to maintain at least 6 feet (or more!) between your group and other groups.

School Field Trips and Private Events can be arranged during all other hours. More information.   We also offer outreach programs (In School Field Trips) More Information

Visit the EVENTS page for a complete list of story titles and dates. Mark your calendar!