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The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) is the UK’s largest aquarium, located in Britain's Ocean City, Plymouth. It is run by the Ocean Conservation Trust, a charity dedicated to connecting people with the Ocean.

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For 2019 we now offer three tiers of tickets.
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Opening Hours

Aquarium
Open Daily 10am – 5pm
Last entry 4pm

Waves Cafe
Open Daily 10am – 4:45pm
Breakfast 10am – 12pm
Hot Food 11:30am – 2:30pm

How To Find Us

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National Marine Aquarium,
Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth
PL4 0LF

Call Us: 0844 893 7938

Parking

Harbour Car Park
1 Lockyers Quay
Plymouth
PL4 0DX

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What's On Today

10:30 – Rockpool Feed – Plymouth Sound
11:00 – Shark Show – Atlantic Ocean
(Feeds on Monday, Wednesday Friday)
12:00 – Coral Show – Great Barrier Reef
13:00 – Eddystone Talk – Eddystone
13:30 – Octofactor – Biozone
14:00 – Dive Show – Location is Day Specific
15:00 – Octofactor – Plymouth Sound
15:00 – Shark Show – Atlantic Ocean
16:00 – Coral Show – Great Barrier Reef

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“A stunning award winning building, a fabulous setting by The Hoe with the many good restaurants nearby. Great for all ages and ideal if weather not great”

GilesAndrews2014 – London

“Wonderful aquarium offering the family chance to see great variety of nautical /sea life in huge tanks. It's well laid out with loads for the kids to do. The aquarium cafe and restaurants offer great value for money”

Darren P – Taunton

“Brilliant value for money and lots of lovely aquatic life. Loved the giant sea turtle and the aquarium offers great facilities for young and old. Disabled friendly.”

Teresa E – Penzance

“Had a great family day out well worth the money lots to see and do and very educational for the children will go again very soon”

traceysherfs – Torquay

“I love it, family love it!! Visited quite a few times this year to take advantage of the year pass. It's relaxing and enjoyable.”

Joshua N

Special Adventures

Sleeping with Sharks

Children's Parties

V.I.P Behind the Scenes Tours

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5 Reasons our Sea-cret Garden is the place to be this summer

9th July 2019

For years the National Marine Aquarium has been loved by people looking for something to do when it rains. Well...

NMA wins prestigious award for its role in reducing plastic pollution in Plymouth

5th July 2019

We're delighted to announce that the National Marine Aquarium has won a prestigious award for its commitment to working with...

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Meet our Assistant Curator, Marcus Williams!

2nd July 2019

Meet our Assistant Curator, Marcus Williams! With a varied and busy Back of House role, Marcus has been with us...

National Marine Aquarium wins three coveted BIAZA Awards in Education and Sustainability

27th June 2019

The National Marine Aquarium (NMA) has been awarded three coveted accolades at the British & Irish Association of Zoos and...

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Our top three Ocean Dads this Father’s Day | National Marine Aquarium

10th June 2019

Happy Father's Day from the NMA. We thought to celebrate we’d put together some of our favourite Ocean Fathers and...

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Celebrate World Oceans Day 2019!

3rd June 2019

World Oceans Day Youth Advisory Council member and Aquarium Host, Summer Snell, tells us all about the World Oceans Day...

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Visit the UK's largest Aquarium in Plymouth Britain’s Ocean City. The National Marine Aquarium is run by the Ocean Conservation Trust, a registered charity with a mission to connect people with our Ocean.
Registered Charity Number 1032491

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