3 Best Places To See in Baltimore, MD

“National Aquarium aims to inspire the conservation of the world's aquatic treasures. The aquarium holds more than 2,200,000 US gallons (8,300,000 L) of water and features over 16,000 species living in award-winning settings that have been faithfully replicated. Tourists can travel from the rainforest's treetops to the open sea's depths, where they will encounter a diverse range of fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and marine mammals. Since its inception, the aquarium has consistently been ranked among the top three aquariums in the world, with more than 51 million visits. The aquarium's vision is to address pressing issues facing global aquatic habitats through pioneering science, conservation, and educational programming. Visitors can participate in a variety of animal encounters as well as scuba diving. Maryland Evenings, half-price Friday nights throughout the year, and notable annual events are all available at the aquarium. The aquarium features the Animal Planet Australia attraction, Wild Extremes, a 4-D immersion experience. The National Aquarium offers free admission for children under 4 and for members.”

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“The Maryland Zoo is committed to bringing people closer to the beauty of the living world. The zoo is a 135-acre park located in historic Druid Hill Park in the northwestern area of the City of Baltimore, Maryland. It is home to over 80 African penguins and manages North America's largest and most active African penguin breeding colony. The Maryland Zoo aims to inspire and educate people to join in actively supporting and conserving wildlife and wild places. Visitors can view polar bears on one side and grizzly bears on the other. The zoo has teams of dedicated keepers who monitor the polar bears' behaviour and provide them with training and enrichment. It offers half-price admission to Maryland Zoo members during spring and winter. The zoo houses about 60 different species, from penguins to rodents and snakes. Discounts are available on tickets through the U.S. military ticket system for active-duty and disabled service members. The zoo offers free admission for children under 2.”

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“American Visionary Art Museum specializes in the preservation and display of outsider art on a 1.1-acre wonderland campus. The campus includes three renovated historic industrial buildings. AVAM has endeavoured to foster an appreciation of innate, self-reliant, and imaginative contributions as both a significant historical and vital part of the treasured human legacy. The museum has approximately 4,000 pieces in its permanent collection. It offers a range of exhibits and educational programmes that make every museum visit unforgettable. The museum also features sculpture gardens, a restaurant, and a museum store. American Visionary Art Museum provides free admission for members and children aged six and under. AVAM specialises in original thematic exhibitions that seamlessly combine art, science, philosophy, humour, and especially social justice and betterment.”

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