Galway Atlantaquaria

Galway Atlantaquaria Explore Galway Atlantaquaria and discover the diversity of life in our ocean, rivers, and lakes. Travelers’ Choice winner, 2025 A BIAZA & EAZA Aquarium.

Atlantaquaria aims to educate, engage and inspire visitors about marine and freshwater life by sharing our passion and knowledge. Our comprehensive discovery and learning programmes offer formal and informal learning opportunities – both online and in-person – in a fun and engaging way.

30/08/2026

It's Sunday, let's Visit The Aquarium 🩵
Our activity table "Fin-Formation" (patent pending) is a fantastic resource for children and adults. Providing some great entertainment, things to do, learn, and a great way to meet our Aquarists.
This is a great idea to spend some time with friends or family this Sunday.
Enjoy your visit.

A biofact story 🐟🦈In the Aquarium you can get your hands on some really cool biofacts, like shark teeth, shark egg cases...
29/08/2026

A biofact story 🐟🦈
In the Aquarium you can get your hands on some really cool biofacts, like shark teeth, shark egg cases and even 'feel' what the shark skin is like.
The Aquarium is a great place to visit and the stories you will learn, last long after your visit! Enjoy and thanks for visiting.

28/08/2026

And so ends the Summer of Biodiversity Surveys
The dunes are turning brown, not a Burnet in sight, all that's left are the pale straw pearls. However this summer we submitted Beetles, Moths, Birds, Dragonflies, Mammals, Marine Species, and plants.
In total 75 records were uploaded to Biodiversity Ireland
Now onto the Big Beach Cleans in September!

26/08/2026

Keep Discovering 😊
There is nothing quite like a Salthill sky. Be there for Sunrise and Sunsets to make for the most of your visit. There are lots of attractions and places to go.
Enjoy and Stay in Salthill.

25/08/2026

The Sand Fence Photo Study 2026 📷
Since 2023 the photos of the sand fences can tell us a lot about the success of nature based solutions NbS that can mitigate climate change and stop erosion.
However, there are also many other benefits to a system that heals itself, promotes positive behaviors, is great for biodiversity, and is great for providing free cultural ecological services. Looking forward to the 2027 redeployment of this amazing resource.



Learn more, see; https://nationalaquarium.ie/sandfencesphotostudy/

End of Summer and a new adventure starts!We hope everyone had a great summer and are looking forward to getting back to ...
24/08/2026

End of Summer and a new adventure starts!
We hope everyone had a great summer and are looking forward to getting back to school. The Aquarium education team are really excited to welcome students back into the Aquarium and look forward to teaching you all about the ocean.
Teachers and Educators
If you would like to learn more about the Aquarium education activities, see: https://nationalaquarium.ie/discovery-learning/

Have a Super Sunday! On your visit to the Aquarium you can check out our map and meet our Aquarists and learn all about ...
23/08/2026

Have a Super Sunday!
On your visit to the Aquarium you can check out our map and meet our Aquarists and learn all about sharks and other marine facts. Our Interactive table is a great place to relax and learn all types of marine stories!
Enjoy your visit.

22/08/2026

Why do spiny spidercrabs have spikes on the carapace?
There are some really interesting adaptions that shape marine life.
The spiny spidercrab has a very spiky carapace that:
1. Can hold food to eat for later
2. Can hold onto drift seaweed for camouflage should it feel afraid
If you would like to learn more, why not visit and experience the Aquarium yourself?

Tips For The Aquarium Visit🐟Get the most from your visit and just enjoy the experience.1. Mind The Splash2. Say hi to th...
21/08/2026

Tips For The Aquarium Visit🐟
Get the most from your visit and just enjoy the experience.
1. Mind The Splash
2. Say hi to the fish
3. Use the Lift
4. Use the Map
Thanks for visiting the Aquarium.

On behalf of Galway Atlantaquaria and the education team💙💙We would like to wish our the leaving cert class of 2026 the v...
21/08/2026

On behalf of Galway Atlantaquaria and the education team💙💙
We would like to wish our the leaving cert class of 2026 the very best results day.
Thinking of our friends, families, guardians, and parents ❤️💙❤️💙
You Got This👍


📷 Some reach the ocean before others, but we know that there are plenty of opportunities and supports for others to reach the ocean too. You may have to take the scenic route, but you will get there.

Address

The Promenade
Galway
H91T2FD

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+35391585100

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