# Dolphin Discovery & Living Seashore Interactive Touchpools > Place to go for families in the Baltimore–Columbia–Towson area (MD). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry 5:00 PM, exhibits open until 6:30 PM)… - Dates: Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 8 - Where: National Aquarium, 501 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21202 - Ages: All ages (Infants to 14 years old; stroller check required, baby-wearing recommended) - Price: Adults (21–69) $24.95–$49.95; youth (5–20) and seniors (70+) $19.95–$39.95; ages 4 and under free. $4.95 online fee. Timed entry - Schedule: Saturday & Sunday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Last entry 5:00 PM, exhibits open until 6:30 PM). Scheduled dolphin training presentations and touchpool feedings run throughout the weekend. - Organizer: National Aquarium Baltimore - Official page: https://aqua.org/tickets - Last checked: Fri, Nov 6 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/baltimore/activities/dolphin-discovery-and-living-seashore-interactive-touchpools--listing-783beb59cc615d47e5dd1b45 ## About Immerse your family in the wonders of ocean life at the National Aquarium on Baltimore's Inner Harbor. This weekend, take children through the multi-level glass pavilion featuring the beloved Dolphin Discovery amphitheater, where marine biologists demonstrate positive reinforcement dolphin training techniques and share marine conservation stories. Kids can gently touch Atlantic stingrays, moon jellies, and horseshoe crabs in the tactile Living Seashore touchpool exhibit with guided naturalist support. Wander through the immersive Upland Tropical Rain Forest canopy, marvel at the 225,000-gallon Shark Alley ring tank, and meet puffins and Australian river turtles. Family Experience & Amenities: • Stroller Policy: For safety on high escalators and sloping ramps, strollers are not permitted inside exhibit halls. A complimentary, secure stroller-check facility is provided at the main entrance, and comfortable loaner baby carriers/slings are available on a first-come, first-served basis. • Nursing & Restrooms: Private, comfortable mothers' nursing pods (Mamava) and family restrooms equipped with sturdy Koala Bear diaper changing stations are located on Level 1 and Level 4. • Dining & Refreshments: Harbor Market cafe offers kid-friendly sustainable options (mac & cheese, fruit bowls, juice boxes, chicken tenders) with high chairs and booster seats. • Tips for Families: Arrive right at 9:00 AM opening to enjoy touchpools before peak midday hours. 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