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WELCOME TO GALWAY ATLANTAQUARIA

Image. Our Aquarium is located in Salthill, Galway City. located along major routes, so surrounded by a host of amenities to make your day so much easier.

Discover Ireland’s Largest Native Species Aquarium

Explore the vibrant diversity of life in our oceans, rivers, lakes, and canals.

Engage, Educate, and Inspire

At Galway Atlantaquaria, we aim to educate, engage, and inspire visitors about marine and freshwater life. Our mission is to share our passion and knowledge through comprehensive discovery and learning programs. Whether online or in-person, our programs offer formal and informal learning opportunities in a fun and engaging way.

Embark on a Voyage of Discovery

Join our friendly and experienced staff on a journey of discovery and learning. Located on the seafront in Salthill, we are easily accessible with nearby parking (bus and car), lots of local amenities, and various habitats to explore
Image. Our Education Team comes with years of experience, qualifications, and are always learning about new teaching methods.

Education and Outreach Initiatives

Our education and outreach programs cater to visitors of all ages and abilities. From school tours and virtual classrooms to community events and corporate team building, there is something for everyone.

Specialized Themed Tours and Workshops

Our education team has developed a variety of specialized tours and workshops for primary, secondary, and third-level students. Find out more about our tailored educational experiences.

Educational Packages

Image. The variety, type, and levels of educational activities the Aquarium can offer crosses a host of STEAM activities.

Each educational package can start with a guided, interactive tour of the aquarium. You can then add one or more of our engaging workshops. Many of these workshops can contribute to obtaining an SFI Curious Minds class certificate, which can be used as part of an SFI Curious Minds Award application by your school.

Curriculum areas which can be covered include Science, Math’s, Geography, Biology, Animal Welfare and Care to name a few. For a breakdown of our workshop themes and structure see https://nationalaquarium.ie/education-at-the-aquarium/

Online Classes and Virtual Tours

We offer online classes via Zoom tailored to your class's needs. Additionally, our Aquarium Virtual Tour includes six episodes, worksheets available in both English and Irish, and a 40-minute online Q&A session with our education team.


Image. With the development of online learning, we have loads of experience delivering an online experience that is engaging, fun, and interesting.


Image. Working with groups of all ages we can create collaborative experiences that showcase the importance of the ocean and conservation for all.

Explorers Education Programme

The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme engages with primary schools, teachers, children, and the education network, creating marine leaders and ocean champions in Ireland. Funded by the Marine Institute, we deliver a range of marine-themed project modules, seashore safaris, aquarium tanks, and STEAM workshops in Co. Galway and Co. Clare.

Contact sibeal@nationalaquarium.ie or visit explorers.ie for more information on how your school can participate.

Image. We are incredibly proud of the Explorer’s Education Programme. Offering Ocean Literacy Education to hundreds of young people.


Image. Ultimately our Education Programs Engage, Inspire and Educate every time. The joy of the shore, and participation in species identification, conservation and education is truly rewarding for all.




Image. Galway Atlantaquaria is very proud to share a suite of free educational videos, resources to enable people to understand the complexity of the ocean and marine life in a way that is easy to understand and consume.

Discover, learn, and get inspired at Galway Atlantaquaria!

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