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Get ready to dive inside the UK’s National Aquarium. Join our Ocean Discovery Rangers for shows, talks and answering all fishy facts!
UK’s Deepest Aquarium Habitat. UK’s Largest viewing window.
Buy a Day ticket and get 12 months FREE return. Booking is required during peak periods.
100% of your ticket proceeds support vital conservation.
10am – 5pm daily. Last entry is at 4pm. See Plan Your Visit page for exceptions.
Explore our Aquarium
Discover experiences and ocean themed events throughout the year either here at the National Marine Aquarium or with our overarching charity the Ocean Conservation Trust.
Visit Us
With over 5,000 Ocean animals and awe-inspiring habitats, explore the National Marine Aquarium for an experience you’ll never forget.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Day tickets
Giftaid it – If you are a UK taxpayer you can make your visit worth even more to us, at no extra cost to you! Buy a Day Ticket and get 12 months FREE return.
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EXPERIENCES
The National Marine Aquarium has a range of exciting and immersive ocean-themed events.
See our Experiences
LEARN AT THE AQUARIUM
From Virtual Tours of the whole Aquarium to hands-on practical investigations in our dedicated learning centre.
Learning with usLatest News
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The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is the UK’s National Aquarium, located in Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth. We are proudly the home of the Ocean Conservation Trust, a charity dedicated to connecting people with the Ocean.
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