Green Aquarium

We're doing our best to be as green as possible! Over the last 6 months we have taken great steps... [ more ]

New Route from A38 - if visiting from Exeter

Follow the temporary route from June A new traffic route comes into operation form the 1st June... [ more ]

Sleeping with the Sharks - 13th August

That's Friday 13th August....are you brave enough? Of course you are! You get to camp down in... [ more ]

Play Aquarium World Cup - All SUMMER LONG!

    Kick off our great new World Cup game - Ocean's 11 - on Saturday 12th June until... [ more ]

Snorkel is feeling unwell

22nd July 2010 Snorkel, our loggerhead turtle, has been exhibiting abnormal behaviour so we have... [ more ]

Free jazz and blues - nice

Sunday Swing Day - 9th May Come and enjoy some cool sounds and enjoy a drink at Sands Cafe. The... [ more ]

Free guided walks - Monday 26th - Friday 30th

Step into spring Free guided walks for or all ages and abilities around Plymouth's parks and... [ more ]

Free entry for all children in camouflage fancy dress, May 29th to June 6th

This half term the theme is ‘Lose Yourself’ as we attempt to discover the inhabitants of... [ more ]

It's Easter. It's hatching time!

This is the time of year when sharks come into the shallows waters of our coastline to lay their... [ more ]

Blue Mile Walk and activites this weekend

On Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of July you’ll be able to take a leisurely stroll from the... [ more ]

Sleeping with the sharks

Back by popular demand. We've got a family sleepover planned for Saturday 10th April. The evening... [ more ]

Aquarium annouces new managing director

Offical Press Release The National Marine Aquarium has appointed Dr. David Gibson as its new... [ more ]

Children's parties at the aquarium

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January at the Aquarium - follow the stars

The wise men followed the star……. Now it’s your turn! Follow the stars around... [ more ]

Christmas Party - last remaining date

We have space left on Thursday 17th December for a few tables. The evening will include a 3 course... [ more ]

RAF supporting Children in Need - Sats 14 Nov

Can you climb the wall? Our friends from the Royal Air Force are visiting the aquarium on Saturday... [ more ]

BIG DRAW - October 24st to November 1st

Drawn to Darwin The theme for this year's Big Draw is Darwin.  Everyone will get a free... [ more ]

New arrivals from Barbados on display

From Friday 23rd October you'll be able to see 18 new species of fish in our Atlantic Ocean tank -... [ more ]

Halloween Sleepover

Are you brave enough to spend a spooky night with the sharks? Halloween fun and games for all ages... [ more ]

Summer Road - Devon & Cornwall August 2009

This summer the National Marine Aquarium is going out and about in Devon and Cornwall for the WHOLE... [ more ]

The Jellyfish are here

Our new exhbit Ocean Drifters is now open, the UK's largest collection of jellyfish.   You... [ more ]

Campaign for drawing

Drawing Across the Curriculum Learning, engagement and enjoyment A course for teachers and... [ more ]

Aquarium Summer Club - Team H20

Aquarium summer club - 3 full days for just £40     Discover how the aquarium... [ more ]

SeaTrek - enjoy a voyage of discovery

     A brand new exhilarating, fascinating and educational sea-trek around... [ more ]

Calling all Volunteers

The National Marine Aquarium is searching for volunteers who wish to share their enthusiasm of the... [ more ]

Celebrate World Ocean Day on 6th June

To celebrate World Ocean Day 2009, the Plymouth Marine Science Partnership is organising a family... [ more ]

Smarter then the average Mollusc

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Meet Myrtle the Turtle

Our brand new big friendly mascot has arrived - Myrtle the Turtle.   Myrtle will be out and... [ more ]

Easter Sleepover 4th April

  Easter Sleepover 4th April   The next sleepover is the 4th April - just as the kids... [ more ]

Xmas party time at the Aquarium

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Xmas Shark Sleep Over

Sleeping with the sharks - 29th December,  call 01752 275214 or book online  now   ... [ more ]

PROUD TO BE A PLYMOUTH CHARITY

The National Marine Aquarium is proud to be a Plymouth Charity.  National Marine Aquarium is... [ more ]

OCTOPUS OCTOBER

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Giant Pacific is latest addition to UK’s biggest Octopus collection

A sizeable new arrival has taken up residence at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth and... [ more ]

Tiny Octopus with Killer bite now on display

With venom so powerful it can kill a human with a single bite the blue ringed octopus is among the... [ more ]

Litter Art - What a load of rubbish!

A sea monster will be crafted from litter at the National Marine Aquarium this week to raise... [ more ]

Summer fun in the sun!

  This Summer why not have a day at the seaside with a difference in the National... [ more ]

Sea Explorers' Code - make the most of your seaside adventures

 Here at the National Marine Aquarium, we know there's no better place to be than by the sea;... [ more ]

Sign up now for Team H20 - Kids Summer club

Aquarium summer club  Just £ 35.00 for 3 fun packed days! Over the summer holidays we... [ more ]

international artist Wyland paints his first UK ‘Whaling Wall’ mural.

Wyland, acclaimed marine life artist and conservation advocate has partnered with the National... [ more ]

4D SCREEN ON THE SEA NOW OPEN!!

 The National Marine Aquarium is offering visitors an entirely new immersive experience this... [ more ]

Sleeping With Sharks - Back with a Bite

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to spend the night sleeping next to... [ more ]