Tickets to Vasco da Gama Aquarium in Lisbon, Lisbon
Tickets to Vasco da Gama Aquarium in Lisbon, Lisbon
Duration: 2 hours
2 hours
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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.
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.
Marine specimens and skeletons on display at Vasco da Gama Aquarium, Lisbon.
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.
Important Information
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Facilities: Wheelchair Accessibility, Pram/Stroller Accessibility.
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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.
Colorful angelfish swimming in 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.
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