The National Marine Aquarium is a conservation aquarium, located in Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth. We are home to over 5,000 marine animals and have around 30,000 students on Education visits per year.
Find out how you can visit, with either School Student Entrance or a fully Interactive day complete with a guided tour and/or curriculum linked workshop.
Designing your day
School Student Entrance – £5.50 per student
All students visiting the Aquarium will need a School Student Entrance Ticket. This allows your students to enjoy a self-led exploration of the exhibit spaces, discovering the wonders of the Ocean for themselves and focusing on seeing their favourite animals in their own time.
You may also add guided sessions to your entrance, see details below.
Included in your experience:
- Entrance from 10am
- Full access to all aquarium exhibit areas. We have a team of Ocean Discovery Rangers who will be happy to educate and engage your learners during your visit.
- Optional bag storage and lunch space available on request (Depending on availability)
Interactive Visits
Optional Extra: Guided Tour (1.5 hours) – From + £1.00 per student
There are many guided tours to choose from, all of which will be led by your very own Scools Officer. They are linked to the National Curriculum and can be tailored to meet the needs of your students. If there is a topic you are learning about, whether it is adaptations or habitats, marine protected areas or climate change, our Schools Officers can ensure that your tour is themed around your chosen topics.
Optional Extra: Workshop (1.5 hours)+ £1.50 per student
We have a variety of workshops to choose from, all of which are linked to the National Curriculum and cover a range of subjects including Science, Geography, Art and English. Outdoor Learning workshops are also available, which can be delivered on a local beach or even on a boat!
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Click below to download our OCT Learning Guidebooks, now featuring brand-new workshops! Each guide is packed with everything you need, including learning outcomes and curriculum links for every activity.
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Please complete this form to enquire about your Education Visit.
For questions or enquiries beyond our standard programme, please contact the Learning Team at learning@oceanconservationtrust.org | 01752 275 233.
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