Pay What You Want Nov. 4 At National Aquarium

BALTIMORE, MD — From sharks to blue crabs to jellyfish, the National Aquarium in Baltimore has a plethora of animals for families to check out. And this Sunday, Nov. 4, is a great time to visit on Pay What You Want Day. For one day only, guests may choose their admission price to tour exhibits and support conservation efforts.

Tickets for Pay What You Want Day will only be available on-site at the ticket window on the day of this special event. Because of extremely high demand, tickets are not available in advance and will not be available online. A timed entry system will be in effect, so guests may have to wait between ticket purchase and Aquarium entry.

Normally, aquarium ticket prices are:

• Adults: $39.95
• Children (3-11): $24.95
• Seniors (65+): $34.95

The National Aquarium will be open for normal business hours Sunday, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Strollers are not allowed in the facility.

Ticket Sales

Tickets for Pay What You Want Day will be available starting at 10 a.m. and last entry will be at 5 p.m.; guests may tour for up to 90 minutes after the last entry. Tickets will only be available at the aquarium that day; they will not be sold in advance and will not be sold online.

Guests planning to take advantage of this special opportunity should be aware that, due to the popularity of this event, crowds will be heavier than usual and the Aquarium is expected to sell out.

Parking On Nov. 4

The National Aquarium's official parking facility partners — LAZ Inner Harbor Garage at 100 S. Gay Street and Lockwood Parking at 124 Market Place — will provide a discounted parking rate of $10 to Aquarium guests on Pay What You Want Day. Visit aqua.org/parking for directions and to learn more.

Check out National Aquarium animals and exhibits in advance online.

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File photo of National Aquarium in Baltimore by Elizabeth Janney.