Established in 1873, the National Aquarium, Washington, DC, first opened its doors to visitors in 1885 with a collection of 180 species of fish, reptiles and other aquatic animals.

WASHINGTON — An aquarium that opened its doors to visitors in 1885 is closing its doors in the nation’s capital. The National Aquarium is closing its Washington locatio•n after the ...

The National Aquarium, Washington, DC, was established in 1873 and opened in 1885. The aquarium’s board is exploring ways to maintain a presence in Washington.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- An aquarium that opened its doors to visitors in 1885 is closing its doors in the nation's capital. The National Aquarium is closing its Washington location after the last ...

Sea life in Washington D.C. may soon be headed to Charm City. Jessica Kartalija explains--the closing of the Washington National Aquarium could mean more fish at the Inner Harbor.

The oft-overlooked National Aquarium in D.C. is fighting plans by the federal government to charge rent for its space in the basement of the Herbert C. Hoover Building, after putting in more than ...

As we descended into the depths of the Commerce headquarters, I remember my giddiness; I’d never been to an aquarium before. Even at 12, I found fish “cool” (a new and slightly dangerous ...

An 18-year-old dolphin named Maya has been euthanized at the National Aquarium in Baltimore after several months of being ill, officials said.

An aquarium that opened its doors to visitors in 1885 is closing its doors in the nation's capital. The National Aquarium is closing its Washington location after the last visitors leave Monday ...