The History and Legacy exhibit at the National Aquarium tells its storied history. The exhibit explores the Aquarium’s humble beginnings in a 1873 research station. It connects that history to the iconic modern facility on Piers 3 & 4 in Baltimore. The exhibit shares stories that have helped define the National Aquarium. It illustrates the Aquarium’s importance as a world-class institution. It showcases how the Aquarium stands as a community and conservation leader.