Visit The National Marine Aquarium
With plenty to experience and explore, find out all the information you will need to plan an unforgettable trip to the Aquarium below.
Ticket Prices and Gift Tickets
If you’re looking to visit our Aquarium during the day take a look at the following choices to make sure you get the option that is right for you!
Explore
We’re an educational centre of excellence, run by the Ocean Conservation Trust – and it is our goal to connect as many people with the Ocean as we possibly can.
Experiences & Events
With a range of exciting and immersive ocean-themed events taking place at the National Marine Aquarium every single month, find out all about what we’ve got lined up here.
FAQs
Find out information and frequently asked questions on the UK’s national Aquarium. From opening times, ticket information and more.
Aquarium Information
Opening Hours
Standard Opening Hours
Open Daily 10:00am – 5:00pm
Last entry 4:00pm
Holiday Opening Hours
During peak periods we are open from 9:30am – 5:00pm.
Last entry 4:00pm
How To Find Us
National Marine Aquarium,
Rope Walk, Coxside, Plymouth
PL4 0LF
What 3 Words: ///boom.candy.gallons
Call Us: 0300 102 0300
Parking
Park nearby in the:
Harbour Car Park
1 Lockyers Quay
Plymouth
PL4 0DX
What 3 Words: ///mess.bottle.throw
Latest News
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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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