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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!

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5,000+ marine animals

UK’s Deepest Aquarium Habitat. UK’s Largest viewing window.

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12 months free entry*

Buy a Day ticket and get 12 months FREE return. Booking is required during peak periods.

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Supporting Conservation

100% of your ticket proceeds support vital conservation.

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OPENING TIMES

10am – 5pm daily. Last entry is at 4pm. See Plan Your Visit page for exceptions.

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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 US

Latest News

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The National Marine Aquarium achieves mark of excellence

26 Oct 2026

The National Marine Aquarium has achieved a mark of excellence in zoos and aquariums. The National Marine Aquarium…

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Welcome to our new Chair of the Board!

01 Oct 2026

We are thrilled to announce that this August, Will Oulton joined us as our new Chair of the…

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NEW Limited Edition Animal Experience launches for Summer!

17 Jul 2026

Want to join in an exciting NEW experience, getting behind the scenes and caring for our animals as part of the aquarist team for…

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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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