Relationship With The National Aquarium, Washington, D.C.
The National Aquarium in Washington, D.C. is a separate aquarium housed in the lower level of the Herbert C. Hoover Building in Washington, D.C.. Founded in 1873, it was originally distinct from the National Aquarium in Baltimore. On September 4, 2003, the National Aquarium Society and the Board of Governors for the National Aquarium, Baltimore announced an alliance, in which the National Aquarium, Baltimore would operate the D.C. aquarium. The two aquariums are now joined together under one name with two venues. A signing ceremony hosted by Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans was held at the Commerce Department building.
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