Event · STEM & discovery

First Saturdays & Sundays Early Access at the National Aquarium

When
Sun, Nov 1 · 9:30 AM–10:00 AMFirst Saturday and first Sunday of each month, early entry 9:30–10:00 a.m.
Where
National Aquarium501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All visitors with disabilities and their guests
Cost
Included with AdmissionEarly entry for visitors with disabilities and their guests
Organizer
National Aquarium

Upcoming dates: Sun, Nov 1 · Sat, Nov 7 · Sat, Dec 5 · Sun, Dec 6

On the first Saturday and first Sunday of each month, the National Aquarium opens 30 minutes early for visitors with disabilities and the people they come with, giving families a calmer, crowd-free start to the day before general opening. Early entry runs 9:30 to 10 a.m. in the Main Aquarium, after which guests can keep exploring the exhibits at their own pace. The aquarium asks families to buy tickets online for the earliest available time slot and to arrive at 9:30 a.m.; the early access itself is included with admission. This suits children who find noise and crowds hard, including autistic children and kids using wheelchairs or other mobility aids, along with siblings and caregivers.

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Official sources checked2026-10-20

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Dates are those listed under 'Upcoming Early Access Events' (Nov 1, Nov 7, Dec 5, Dec 6); January dates were not yet listed. Admission price not printed on this page.

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