National Aquarium Ireland
  • Home
    • Information
  • Education
    • aquakids
  • News & Events
  • Biodiversity & Sustainability
  • AquariumStories
    • The Deep Ocean

INFORMATION/ADMISSION FEE/ OPENING TIMES (CLICK TO OPEN)

ADMISSION FEE

General opening times.
Monday to Friday 10-5*
Saturday to Sunday 10-6
* Please note opening hours may be extended during July and August.
The aquarium opens Wednesday to Sunday from November to February
​see image below.
(normal opening hours during Christmas break).
All opening times are subject to change.
Book online before you visit, to guarantee entry
Admission Fee
Adult €14.00
Child  €9.00
Children aged 2 & under, go free with paying adult.
Senior €10.50
Student €11.00
Special access Child ticket €9.00 (Carer goes free*)
Special Access Adult ticket €14.00
*Please see social story below for more info.
*Please see social story below for more info.
Family tickets:
2 Adults and 1 Child €32.00
2 Adults and 2 Children €40.00*
1 Adult and 2 Children €28.00*
 
*Each Additional child  €6.00

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Last admission 45 mins before closing time every day.
Free Parking & Children’s Playground across the road.


T and Cs
*Please note Galway Atlantaquaria are not responsible  for information from third party websites.
**Please keep all records of family passes  won, as the Aquarium cannot redeem lost or missing tickets.
Special needs information
This short video is designed to show the client and carer what they might expect when visiting the Aquarium.
Social Story (click to open)
Social Story/Special needs & Access

If you are planning a  visit and need to know more about  access and support, please review our social story. 
If you need further information, you can call or email us on the contact page.
Special Needs Concession Prices
Special access tickets for additional needs children / adults allow access to one accompanying carer free of charge when they purchase an additional needs adult or child ticket.
Please note this offer is not available Parents/Guardians of child aged 2 years and under.
Caretaker means a related or nonrelated person who has the responsibility for the protection, care, or custody of a dependent adult as a result of assuming the responsibility voluntarily, by contract, through employment, or by order of the court.
A caretaker is to enable someone to experience the tour that couldn't be there without them.
Important 
Please bring relevant ID and documentation,  or an associated membership card, GP letter or hospital consultant letter which confirms the visitor is unable to visit Galway Atlantaquaria independently without the aid of a carer or mobility aid.


Click on Discover The Ocean below, to learn more about the aquarium and its exhibits. 

Galway Atlantaquaria
Have a look at our Aquarium, and enjoy your visit.
Aquarium map in Irish
Picture

We Would Love to Have You Visit Soon!


Hours

Mon - Fri
​10am-5pm
​Sat to Sun  
10am - 6pm
Last admission 45 minutes before closing every day.

Telephone

091 585 100

Email

info@nationalaquarium.ie
  • Home
    • Information
  • Education
    • aquakids
  • News & Events
  • Biodiversity & Sustainability
  • AquariumStories
    • The Deep Ocean