The Lisbon Aquarium is a Portuguese oceanarium located in the capital, Lisbon. It is part of the Ocean Pavilion, located in the Parc des Nations, a district created to host the 1998 Lisbon International Exhibition “Ocean, Future of Mankind”.
Designed by a team from the architectural firm Cambridge Seven Associates (en) and the American architect Peter Chermayeff, who had already built those in Genoa, Sea Life Sydney Aquarium (en), Baltimore and Osaka, it is built on an enclosed stretch of water and linked to the reception area by a bridge. It is one of the largest public aquariums in Europe, and its unique oceanarium with marine ecosystems is the third largest in the world. The Oceanário receives around one million visitors every year. (source wikipedia).
A large central aquarium, with 5 million liters of salt water.
Four marine habitats create the illusion of a single aquarium and ocean.
The tour takes place on two levels, on land and underwater, traversing the temperate, tropical and cold waters of the planet’s different oceans.
A visit to the Oceanarium is interesting for all ages. That’s why this tour is specially designed for senior groups.
Time to remember and look to the future
Looking to the future means being able to learn from the past. In a country of fishermen, fishing today is more efficient thanks to new technologies, but it’s not quite true that there are many more fish in the sea”.
Like those who spoil their grandchildren and fill tables to feed their offspring, it’s up to all of us to take care of the 200 million people on this planet who depend on fishing to survive – how can we make a difference with the fish we eat?
It’s neither too late nor too early: it’s the right time to find out what’s going on in the ocean and learn the best way to make a difference.
ONE is probably the show not to be missed if you visit the Lisbon Aquarium!
If you haven’t noticed yet, Lisbon is a city cradled by the ocean; it lives by it. Lisbon is ecologically committed, and One is a brilliant, fascinating and touching testimony to the relationship between humans and the marine world.
ONE is a declaration of love, a declaration of life.
An immersive journey, a living exhibition through a 15-20 min film by the talented Maya de Almeida Araújo .
The challenge that triggered the project was presented to artistic director and artist, Maya de Almeida Araújo. A specialist in moving underwater photography, she has devoted two decades to work that integrates the human element with the water element. Based in London, the artist has already exhibited in several countries, and her work can be found in numerous public and private collections. This is her first exhibition in Portugal.
The Remarkable Venue Awards 2022 were presented and the Oceanário de Lisboa was voted Portugal’s most remarkable venue.
The Oceanário de Lisboa is a unique place, cherished by the Portuguese and internationally recognized three times as “the best aquarium in the world”. From the underwater journey with over 500 different species, to the discovery of “One Planet, One Ocean”, the visit continues with the two temporary exhibitions, “Submerged Forests by Takashi Amano”, the largest “nature aquarium” in the world, and “ONE – The Sea as You’ve Never Felt It”, which presents a profound link between man and the sea through an immersive experience on the shores of the Portuguese sea.
A visit to Lisbon’s Oceanarium is a unique experience that takes you to discover and feel the unforgettable magic of the underwater world. Embark on a contemplative journey to discover 8,000 marine creatures of 500 different species.
The permanent exhibition celebrates life on Earth with a central aquarium containing 5 million liters of salt water surrounded by four marine habitats representing the habitats of the North Atlantic, Antarctica, the temperate Pacific and tropical India, creating the illusion that we are all in one aquarium and one ocean.
The tour takes place on two levels, on land and underwater, traversing the temperate, tropical and cold waters of the planet’s different oceans.
Also discover “Submerged Forests”, a work by the master Takashi Amano, which takes us on a journey through tropical forests via the world’s largest “nature aquarium”, as well as “ONE – The sea as you’ve never felt it”, an art installation that depicts man’s deep connection with the sea and evokes the grandeur of the ocean, by Portuguese artist Maya Almeida.
Included in ticket:
Entrance ticket for the Lisbon Aquarium ( Oceanário de Lisbonne), with access to all exhibitions:
CONDITIONS OF USE
The Lisbon Oceanarium is located in Doca dos Olivais, in the Parque das Nações.
This area is served by a range of transport infrastructures. Oriente station is the hub of the entire public transport network serving the eastern part of Lisbon, including the metro, buses and all trains on the Sintra line (Amadora and Campolide) and the Northern line, as well as a cab rank.
You can visit the TEJO restaurant inside the Aquarium.
But I’d recommend La Crêperie Oka: Located opposite the aquarium, it’s a great place to enjoy crêpes and other delicious dishes.
To help you enjoy an unforgettable and peaceful visit, the Lisbon Oceanarium offers a number of services and facilities:
Luggage larger than the dimensions of the locker cannot be stored.
The Oceanário de Lisboa has no specific baby-feeding/nursing area.
Oceanário de Lisboa has no changing rooms for adults.
You can sleep with the sharks!
Who knew sharks could be good sleeping company? That’s what anyone who ventures to spend a night at the Oceanário will say, to learn more about the rough skin, huge teeth, dizzying speed and intimidating stare of sharks and, incidentally, to find out how to help conserve these fish.
And in the morning, as well as at night, the Oceanarium is yours alone.
SCHOOLS
Beneficiaries aged 4 and over (max. 25 participants)
Price €50/student
One free supervisor/10 students
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Price 60€ / participant
