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Get ready to dive inside the UK’s Conservation Aquarium in Plymouth. 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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01 Oct 2026We are thrilled to announce that this August, Will Oulton joined us as our new Chair of the…
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17 Jul 2026Want to join in an exciting NEW experience, getting behind the scenes and caring for our animals as part of the aquarist team for…
Read MoreUK’s Largest-Ever Seagrass Restoration Project Begins in Cornwall
09 Jul 2026Our charity, the Ocean Conservation Trust, are proud to be launching the UK’s largest-ever seagrass restoration project as part of…
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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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