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Glen Echo Park Aquarium (GEPA) is a Chesapeake Bay discovery center in Glen Echo, Maryland, founded in 2015 by marine-biology outreach company Under the Sea. Through live animal exhibits, touch tanks, a sand pit and a pirate ship structure, it teaches visitors about the Bay and its watershed. GEPA serves families and students through general admission, field trips, classroom outreach, birthday parties and seasonal camps.
Our take
A hidden gem for ocean-loving little ones, where birthday parties include hands-on marine life encounters, engaging activities, and outdoor play.
Parents like that...
- you get private use of the indoor aquarium, touch tanks, and feeding experiences
- there are themed crafts, sandboxes, water tables, and even a pirate ship for extra fun
- the staff is patient, knowledgeable, and fantastic with kids
Keep in mind that...
- parties are best suited for younger kids (ages 2-6)
- party rental is for two hours only
- weekend slots book up fast
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Glen Echo
Address:
7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD, 20812
Email address
info@gepaquarium.org
Phone number
(301) 955-6256
ADA Accessible
For handicap parking, please call for more details. We encourage patrons to bring any and all supports they feel would enhance their experience at the aquarium. This may include but is not limited to headphones, fidgets, and AAC devices! Onsite sensory resources include individual supports such as aquariums-specific weighted stuffed animals, emotion cards, and a copy of our sensory map.
Notes
Located within Glen Echo Park. Free parking. For handicap or stroller-accessible parking, please call for more details. Transit accessible from the Metro Red Line via Ride On bus route 29.
Additional locations
Mobile
SecondaryService area - Mobile location
Washington, DC
Email address
info@gepaquarium.org
Phone number
(301) 955-6256
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