Welcome to Galway Atlantaquaria, the National Aquarium of Ireland.
As Ireland’s largest Native Species Aquarium, we are the perfect location for school tours and workshops based around Ireland’s marine environment and biodiversity, sustainability, environmental awareness , care and ecology investigations.
We cater for students of all ages, with options available to pre-school, primary, secondary and third level educational needs. We are located on the seafront in Salthill, within easy access to parking, food service providers and habitats to explore.
Our Galway Field Studies modules provide grassland and seashore field studies which are ideal for junior and leaving certificate students.
We are also a designated Discover Primary Science and Maths Centre, meaning a visit to us will help your school achieve its 'Award of Excellence’ under the DPSM scheme.
All our staff are highly experienced in the delivery of education workshops and fieldwork, Garda vetted and trained in child protection.
We are open daily from 10-5, and provide a host of indoor and outdoor activities all year round.
As Ireland’s largest Native Species Aquarium, we are the perfect location for school tours and workshops based around Ireland’s marine environment and biodiversity, sustainability, environmental awareness , care and ecology investigations.
We cater for students of all ages, with options available to pre-school, primary, secondary and third level educational needs. We are located on the seafront in Salthill, within easy access to parking, food service providers and habitats to explore.
Our Galway Field Studies modules provide grassland and seashore field studies which are ideal for junior and leaving certificate students.
We are also a designated Discover Primary Science and Maths Centre, meaning a visit to us will help your school achieve its 'Award of Excellence’ under the DPSM scheme.
All our staff are highly experienced in the delivery of education workshops and fieldwork, Garda vetted and trained in child protection.
We are open daily from 10-5, and provide a host of indoor and outdoor activities all year round.
Click on the link to learn more about our Field Studies ecology programmes.
Click on the image above to book your school today!
OUR FIELD STUDIES OPTIONS
- Galway Field Studies Modules including Grassland and Seashore Ecology Investigations.
- Animal anatomy workshop based around a squid dissection.
- Engineering Workshops based on designing flood defences and investigating coastal erosion.
- Maths Workshop based around tank design in the aquarium.
- Sustainability Workshop based on fisheries and sustainable food production.
- Marine Litter Workshop based on materials and environmental awareness and care, and responsible personal choices.
Click on the link to learn about our Discover Primary Science and Maths options.
Discover Primary Science & Maths with our SFI Discover Centre
- Seashore Safari – exploring biodiversity on our local shore.
- Animal anatomy workshop based around a squid dissection.
- Engineering Workshops based on designing flood defences.
- Maths Workshop based around tank design in the aquarium.
- Water Investigations Workshop based on the properties and characteristics of water and the oceans.
Click on the link to learn more about our Tours for schools.
Click on the link above to book your group today.
Guided Tours & additional options
Ask about the extra modules with your tour, choose from:
Ask about the extra modules with your tour, choose from:
- Galway Field Studies Modules including Grassland and Seashore Ecology Investigations (secondary level only)
- Seashore Safari’s (preschool and primary)
- Animal anatomy workshop based around a squid dissection (primary and secondary)
Click on the link above to download the Explorers Education Application form.
Explorers Education Programme.
Every year Teachers may apply for one of the following exciting interactive modules including:
• Explorers Saltwater Aquarium in your classroom
• Explorers Marine Project
• Explorers Seashore Safari
• Explorers Marine Workshop
Teachers must complete the Explorers Education Programme™ application form .
• Explorers Saltwater Aquarium in your classroom
• Explorers Marine Project
• Explorers Seashore Safari
• Explorers Marine Workshop
Teachers must complete the Explorers Education Programme™ application form .
