a category of sedimentary rock that appears to have formed from dissolved minerals fossil any traces or remains of a living creature that have been preserved by natural means
Special Extended Hours. Enjoy the Aquarium of the Pacific with special extended hours. The entire Aquarium will be open, except Lorikeet Forest. Admission after 5:00 p.m. is just $14.95 for adults and seniors, and children (3-11). Watch the nighttime activities of our animals, touch a shark, and enjoy the beautiful evening lighting of the Aquariumâs architecture.
The museum is located on Independence Avenue at 6th Street SW, and admission is always free. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but the museum stays open until 7:30 p.m. during its extended spring and summer hours (check website for specific dates). The easiest way to reach the museum is via Metrorail or Metrobus. The closest Metro stop is Smithsonian, on the Blue and Orange lines.