The study of marine life is as important as that of those on land. What does it say about a place if it receives about 1 million visitors every year? It says that the attraction warrants a definite visit for you and your loved ones! Besides, who would want to miss going to Europe’s largest indoor aquarium? A huge public aquarium, the Oceanário de Lisboa has gained popularity globally. Its mission is to educate people about the ocean, the species within these waters, and everyone’s responsibilities towards protecting our natural heritage by merely changing our daily habits. The aquarium has about 8,000 marine species, which include sharks, sea otters, and coral reefs. Some exhibitions here are permanent while others are temporary. The architecture of the Oceanário, as well as the exhibitions, are brimming with symbolism. They leave behind a lingering feeling of deep impact. This is an experience of a lifetime!
The two buildings that form the Oceanário – the Edifício dos Oceanos ("Oceans Building") and the Edifício do Mar ("Sea Building"). These two buildings are connected by a huge forecourt. The forecourt is said to feature a whopping number of 55 thousand tiles! What’s more, the unique and innovative Oceanário was the centrepiece of the 20th Century's last World Fair, which was themed "The Oceans, a Heritage for the Future."
You can board Oriente or Red Line metro, which will cost you approx. 1.40€
Bus number 705, 708, 725, 728, 744, 750, 759 and 794 will take you to the destination. It is 10 km away and will cost you 1.80€.
You can take boats from Transtejo boats to Cais do Sodré or Terreiro do Paço. The price keeps fluctuating.
March to September
Sunday: 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Monday: 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Thursday: 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Friday: 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Saturday: 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
October to February
Sunday: 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Monday: 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Tuesday: 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Thursday: 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Friday: 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Saturday: 10.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Waiting Time
1 hour
Entrance Fee
Time you can spend
2 to 3 hours
Weather
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