Aquarium exhibits with marine life displays at Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.
Vasco da Gama Aquarium exhibit with historical marine artifacts and informational displays.
Marine specimens and skeletons on display at Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.
Exhibit of preserved fish and marine specimens at Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.
Staircase with marine life illustrations at Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.
Colorful angelfish swimming in Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.
Octopus in a tank at Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.

Tickets to Vasco da Gama Aquarium in Lisbon

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Discover the vast biodiversity of Portuguese marine life and oceanographic heritage at the Vasco da Gama Aquarium which is also a museum.

Visit one of the world’s oldest museum aquariums, born of a prince’s dream and ambition to discover the depths of the ocean.

See the awe-inspiring collection of marine specimens acquired by King Carlos I who earned the moniker of “the Oceanographer”.

Check out the “Window to the Ocean”, a large interactive screen where you can see different marine species and learn about their habitat.

Don’t miss out on the Shark Room, where you can discover rare shark species and learn more about their biology.

Fun Fact: Many of the aquarium’s specimens such as mollusks, fresh water, and marine water fish come from fishermen.

Entry to the aquarium and museum

Aquarium exhibits with marine life displays at Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.

Aquarium exhibits with marine life displays at Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.

Entering Vasco da Gama Aquarium gives you the feeling of getting onboard Yacht Amelia that belonged to the Portuguese royal family and sailed in the company of King Carlos I. With a strong historical heritage, the museum aquarium is dedicated to promoting the Portuguese aquatic life. One of the most notable exhibitions is housed in the Noble Hall or Great Hall - the rare zoological specimens from the private collection of Oceanographic Collection of King Carlos I. While Portuguese marine fauna is the star of the aquarium, you will also find several tropical and freshwaters fish, turtles, sea horse, molluscs, and other species from both hemispheres.

Vasco da Gama Aquarium exhibit with historical marine artifacts and informational displays.

Vasco da Gama Aquarium exhibit with historical marine artifacts and informational displays.

Marine specimens and skeletons on display at Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.

Marine specimens and skeletons on display at Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.

Exhibit of preserved fish and marine specimens at Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.

Exhibit of preserved fish and marine specimens at Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.

Important Information

  • Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.

  • Priority service is available for pregnant women, infants, and guests with low mobility.

Operating Hours

Daily: 10am to 6pm (last admission at 5:30pm).

Staircase with marine life illustrations at Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.

Staircase with marine life illustrations at Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.

Colorful angelfish swimming in Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.

Colorful angelfish swimming in Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.

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It is one of the world’s oldest museum aquariums and was established from a prince's dream to explore ocean depths, featuring King Carlos I's notable marine collection.
The Shark Room displays rare shark species and provides information about their biology.
Your ticket includes entry to both the aquarium and museum.
The aquarium operates daily from 10am to 6pm, with last admission at 5:30pm.
You can explore the Noble Hall or Great Hall featuring rare zoological specimens from King Carlos I's collection. The Shark Room offers insights into various shark species, and there is a large interactive screen called 'Window to the Ocean' that displays different marine species.
Priority service is provided for pregnant women, infants, and guests with low mobility.
The aquarium showcases Portuguese marine fauna along with tropical and freshwater fish, turtles, seahorses, molluscs, and other species from both hemispheres.
Many of the aquarium's specimens, including mollusks and various fish, were sourced from fishermen.
Yes, the facility offers wheelchair access and pram/stroller accessibility for visitors.
Yes, your visit will incur some personal expenses that are not included in the ticket price.

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