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National AquariumvsMaryland Science Center
National Aquarium and Maryland Science Center are both rated very highly by expert writers. Overall, National Aquarium ranks significantly higher than Maryland Science Center. National Aquarium comes in at 87 with approval from 6 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
National Aquarium
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Where
Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure
501 E Pratt St, Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD 21202
From $0/night
Fodor's "The most-visited attraction in Maryland has more than 16,000 fish, sharks, dolphins, and amphibians dwelling in 2 million gallons of water." Full review
Concierge "Just as Baltimore's Camden Yards influenced sports stadia across America, the aquarium's 1981 opening represented a watershed moment in urban fish-tank design."
Frommer's "Walk into a room surrounded by patrolling sharks, stroll among coral reefs, and visit a rainforest on the roof of one of the best aquariums in the country." Full review
Lonely Planet "Standing seven-stories high and capped by a glass pyramid, this is widely considered to be the best aquarium in America." Full review
Afar Magazine "The National Aquarium in Baltimore is host to one of the largest arrays of sea life that can be found in the entire world!" Full review
Where "Nearly 20,000 creatures housed in rain forest, Australian river gorge and coral reef ecosystems." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"National Aquarium is Baltimore's flagship attraction. Its exhibitions spectacularly recreate different natural habitats for visitors to explore, including the Amazon, with its giant frogs and snakes" Full review
Travel + Leisure "From sea dwellers like sharks and turtles to land critters...this aquatic destination is home to a wealth of wildlife that helps visitors learn a little more about the planet they live on."
Maryland Science Center Fodor's Lonely Planet Afar Magazine Where Frommer's
601 Light St, Baltimore, MD 21230
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Fodor's "Earth science, physics, the body, dinosaurs, and outer space are an invitation to engage, experiment, and explore." Full review
Lonely Planet "This awesome center features... tons of interactive exhibits." Full review
Afar Magazine "For some family fun or for the science aficionado, the Maryland Science Center is a worthy stop while in Baltimore." Full review
Where "Three levels of interactive exhibits." Full review
Frommer's "The planetarium, long a must-see, now uses digital technology to make the heavens sing. Hands-on exhibits have always been a mainstay here but The Shed takes that paradigm to new levels " Full review
