Voyages: Chapter 5

Join us for Voyages: Chapter 5 and explore Aquarium exhibits as you consider interconnectedness and humanity’s relationship to the web of life through an interactive, multi-media installation from the mind of local artist Schaun Champion, with performance support from WombWork Productions.

Inspired by months of research within the Aquarium and expertise provided by Angelo Villagomez, Schaun looked to the water to create art influenced by natural landscapes, mythology, indigenous practices and more. As you experience the Aquarium in a totally new way, Schaun’s art will inspire you to consider your connection to the web of life. After exploring the exhibits, close out the night with your fellow voyagers at an after-party featuring jazz music from Brandon Woody and UPENDO.

Voyages: Chapter 5 promises to be a night of exploration that you won’t soon forget, featuring local food vendors Empanada Lady, Taharka Brothers, Crust by Mack and Neopol Smokery will be available for purchase. Two bars will serve alcoholic and zero-proof beverages curated by Charm City Meadworks.

This is where art and science meet. This is a one-of-a-kind celebration of all things Baltimore and the connection we share with the natural world. This is the Aquarium like you’ve never experienced it before. This is Voyages. Are you ready to embark on a journey into the deep?

Support for this event provided by the Marjorie Lynn Bank Endowment.

• Guests will enter through the Aquarium’s Pier 4 building; please be prepared with photo ID. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to attend the event.
• Food and beverages from local Baltimore vendors will be available for purchase and are not included in the ticket price.
• Australia: Wild Extremes in Pier 3 and the Dolphin Discovery amphitheater in Pier 4 will be closed during the event; however, the Dolphin Discovery underwater viewing area will be open.
• The Aquarium is committed to welcoming all guests to experience the wonders of the world’s aquatic treasures. A variety of services are available for guests with disabilities. Contact [email protected] to request disability accommodation for the Voyages experience; advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.

Schaun invites you to come dressed to play in the garden in your favorite floral-inspired garments. But don't forget that you'll be walking around the Aquarium, so we recommend wearing comfortable shoes.

The Voyages event series is building a community of hopeful conservationists that is inclusive of a spectrum of identity and creative curiosity. We believe accessible admission, regardless of economic circumstances, is critical for this aim. If you are experiencing economic adversity that prevents you from purchasing the full ticket price, please fill out the Voyages Access Ticket application to be entered into a drawing for tickets.

All admission purchases are non-transferable and non-refundable. Please call or email Central Reservations at 410-576-3833 or [email protected] with any questions.

We recommend arriving no later than 7:30 p.m. to experience the art installation. Food vendors will be available all evening.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

National Aquarium, 501 East Pratt Street, Baltimore, United States