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Our infection control measures

Open today 9.00am to 5.00pm

Experience life in the ocean along the Norwegian coast

Northern Europe's largest and most unique saltwater aquarium and science centre offering authentic experiences in authentic surroundings.

Children watching fish in the large tank

Children watching diving show.

Aquarium

Exciting experiences from life in the ocean along the Norwegian coast, on the animals' own terms.

Opens 2 September

Boy playing in science centre exhibition.

Science Centre

Learning about the ocean in a way which invites you to play and explore the incredible world of science underwater.

Welcome to Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium and Science Centre

Here, you can learn about and experience life in the ocean along the Norwegian coast - in the most authentic way possible. The programme shows you the activities that take place every day and when they happen.

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Weekday programme

Aquarium opens

9.00am

Penguin feeding

Penguin feeding

9.30am

Otter feeding

10.00am

Seal feeding

10.30am

Activity room

11.30am -12.30pm

Activity room

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Otter feeding

2.00pm

Penguin feeding

Penguin feeding

2.30pm

Seal feeding

3.00pm

Activity room

4.00pm - 5.00pm

Aquarium closes

5.00pm

Special events

Our infection control measures

See the calendar

Saturday programme

Aquarium opens

9.00am

Penguin feeding

Penguin feeding

9.30am

Otter feeding

10.00am

Seal feeding

10.30am

Activity room

11.30am - 12.30pm

Activity room

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Otter feeding

2.00pm

Penguin feeding

Penguin feeding

2.30pm

Seal feeding

3.00pm

Activity room

4.00pm - 5.00pm

Aquarium closes

5.00pm

Special events

Our infection control measures

See the calendar

Sunday programme

Aquarium opens

9.00am

Penguin feeding

Penguin feeding

9.30am

Otter feeding

10.00am

Seal feeding

10.30am

Activity room

11.30am - 12.30pm

Activity room

1.30pm - 2.30pm

Otter feeding

2.00pm

Penguin feeding

Penguin feeding

2.30pm

Seal feeding

3.00pm

Activity room

4.00pm - 5.00pm

Aquarium closes

5.00pm

Special events

Our infection control measures

See the calendar

What can you experience?

Herring is one of our key species. During the winter months, herrings lay millions of eggs on the seabed in Mørefeltet.

Herring - "The Silver of the Sea"

Opens 2 September

Otter paradise on an island of their own. Otter Island is home to our little charmers Nusse, Muffe and Pia.

Opens 2 September

An exhibition that creates wonder, inspiration and understanding of the importance of research in the ocean, where 95% of life is still a mystery.

Marine Research

Opens 2 September

The Humboldt penguins are our international guests from Chile and Peru.

Opens 2 September

<br>Just outside the aquarium building is Seal Bay, Europe's largest seal enclosure.

Opens 2 September

Explore and learn how the ocean, fishing, transport and exports have created the important port nation that is Norway today.

Opens 2 September

In no other place on Earth are there more fjords than along the Norwegian coast, but what do these deep Norwegian fjords hide?

Opens 2 September

Did you know that crustaceans are the most successful animals in the ocean, making them 'the insects of the ocean'?

Norway's crustaceans

Opens 2 September

The touch pool has many strange creatures. Have you ever tried holding a sea cucumber or fishing for crabs?

Opens 2 September

Get up close and personal with marine life in the surf zone. Enormous forests of kelp grow in this harsh environment.

Amongst islets and reefs

Opens 2 September

Through fascinating interactive experiments and activities, you can learn about some of the many biological adaptations that animals have made in order to live in the ocean.

Life in the Ocean

Opens 2 September

The Atlantic Tank is one of Europe's largest saltwater tanks. See all the large cold-water fish that live in our oceans.

Opens 2 September

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Overview of activities

News

The pandemic is not over yet and, although more and more people have now been fully vaccinated, we ask you to kindly follow our infection control measures.

Our infection control measures

They were a hair's breadth from death, yet now they scamper around full of life and joy. If you visit spectacular Atlanterhavsparken in Ålesund this summer, be ready to be charmed by these three little otters.

Here are the little charmers you must see this summer

Atlanterhavsparken Aquarium Science Centre has been awarded NOK 3 million by the Norwegian Government.

NOK 3 million awarded to the Science Centre

Thinking of buying an annual pass?

29 December 2020

Annual passes — a whole year of experiences

Heidi will lead Norway's first marine regional science centre.

23 December 2020

We've got a new colleague!

At least if you want to learn more about fish...

16 December 2020

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Did you know...?

Did you know that this shark lays egg cases?

Did you know that Norway lobster shy away from bright light?

Five fun facts about the Atlantic Tank

Did you know that this is actually two animals?

Did you know that some crabs can swim?

Five fun facts about the Norway king crab