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AquariumDistrict of Columbia, US
National Aquarium
The National Aquarium in Washington, D.
About
The National Aquarium in Washington, D.C., which held the title of the longest continuously operating aquarium in the United States for 140 years, permanently closed its doors on September 30, 2013. This closure was necessitated by extensive renovations of the Herbert C. Hoover Building, the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Commerce, where the aquarium had been housed since 1932. Following its closure, the collection of approximately 1,700 fish and other specimens was transferred to the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland. Planning to visit? Download the Snappit app to identify the wildlife you spot in real-time.
Established in 1873, the National Aquarium in Washington, D.C., initially started in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, under the United States Commission of Fish and Fisheries. By 1878, a public aquarium was proposed for D.C., and it eventually moved to the lower level of the Department of Commerce building in 1932. It was notable as the first free and public aquarium in the United States. For many years, it operated independently until forming an alliance with the National Aquarium in Baltimore in 2003. Despite this alliance, the Washington, D.C., location ultimately closed its doors in 2013.
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Good to know before you go
If you are looking for an aquarium experience, consider visiting the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland.
Explore other historical sites and museums in Washington, D.C. that are currently operational.
Frequently asked questions
- No, the National Aquarium in Washington, D.C. permanently closed on September 30, 2013.
- It closed due to extensive renovations of the Herbert C. Hoover Building, the U.S. Department of Commerce headquarters, where it was located.
- Its collection of approximately 1,700 fish and other specimens was transferred to the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland.
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