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.
Inishbofin Summer School 2020
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Dates: 6th – 10th July, 2020
Inishbofin Summer School – Explore the Magical Island of the White Cow with a team of great Educators. The Inishbofin Summer School, Ireland’s longest running environmental school, has welcomed a host of scientists, poets, writers, and artists to work with teachers and the general public over the last 36 years to Inishbofin Island. The school, which is now run by Galway Atlantaquaria, continues to work with the multi- disciplined team, which this year includes marine biologists Noirin Burke and Conor Ryan, ecologist and artist Gordon D’Arcy, archaeologist John O Halloran, local historian Tommy Burke, and poet Mary Swander – poet laureate for the State of Iowa. People joining the Summer School, will experience a range of habitats, and explore new teaching and learning methodologies out in nature. They will also get the opportunity to meet a range of interesting people and have a brilliant time in this beautiful place. The week is wrapped up in mighty traditional music and a series of evening events. The school is currently up for approval by the Department of Education and Skills* as an in-service programme for teachers, but is also open to the general public to attend. It will run between the 6th and 10th of July 2020 on Inishbofin Island, and Galway Atlantaquaria are taking provisional booking from the 29th of February. *Please note that in the case that the course is not successful in its application to the Department of Education and Skills for approval as in-service for teachers a full refund of teacher deposits will be made. All registered attendees will be notified of the Department of Education and Skills decision once it is issued. For more info please email; noirin@nationalaquarium.ie Call 091 585 100 / 085 7540836 See the video; The Magic of Inishbofin, 2019 |
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Inishbofin Booking Link
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Inishbofin Photo Diary, one day in 'Bofin'
Have a look at Inishbofin from 2019, a truly beautiful place, click to download.
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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 Explore the maths trail around 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.
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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 Explore the maths trail around the Aquarium.
- Water Investigations Workshop based on the properties and characteristics of water and the oceans.
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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 .
Try our fun activity colour book, learn more about our rockpools.
