Program · STEM & discovery

Read to Reef: Fall 2026 Season (free Aquarium tickets for young readers)

When

Session in progressBookmarks available at Enoch Pratt Free Library locations throughout October 2026 while supplies last; reading and visit must be completed by January 18, 2027. Blackout dates: November 26, 2026 and December 25, 2026.

Where

National Aquarium501 E. Pratt St., Baltimore, MD 21202Open in Google Maps ↗

Ages

Baltimore-area children in fifth grade and younger (with a valid Enoch Pratt Free Library card) and their families

Cost

Free Aquarium admission for up to six guests per bookmark; additional guests pay full admission

Organizer

National Aquarium

Book club run with the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Baltimore-area children in fifth grade and younger with a Pratt library card pick up a Read to Reef bookmark at any Pratt location during October 2026, read five aquatic- or conservation-themed books, then reserve a timed Aquarium visit online using the bookmark code. One code admits up to six people (all ages count toward the six). Tickets exclude 4D films, VR, behind-the-scenes tours and special programs.