National Aquarium - Washington Things To Do

Descriptions from Across the Web

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• Devoted to the intersection of art, biography, and history, this collection houses nearly 20,000 images of men and women who have shaped U.S. history. There are prints, paintings, photos, and multimedia sculptures of subjects from George Washington to Madonna. This museum shares the landmark Old Patent Office Building with the Smithsonian American Art Museum. The building itself is a highlight: Built between 1836 and 1863, this gracious marble edifice is considered one of the country's finest examples of Greek Revival ... more on Fodor's
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• Construction of Washington National Cathedral—the sixth-largest cathedral in the world—started in 1907; it was finished and consecrated in 1990. Like its 14th-century Gothic counterparts, the stunning ... more on Fodor's

Directions

The National Aquarium entrance is located in the Department of Commerce Building on 14th Street, halfway between Pennsylvania Avenue and Constitution Avenue, NW. The Aquarium is accessibile by the Federal Triangle Metro station on the Orange and Blue line

Hours

9a-5p M-Su

Miscellaneous

• Admission: General (11 and up) $5; Seniors and Military Personnel $4; Children (2 to 10) $2; Children (under 2) Free; credit cards are not accepted

Other Web Resources

• Read more about National Aquarium on Yahoo! Travel
• www.archives.gov
• http://www.virginia.org