Oceanário Lisboa Tickets
Three times "the best aquarium in the world" by Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice
Opened in 1998 under the theme "The oceans, a heritage for the future."
Tickets
The Oceanário Lisboa, or Lisbon Oceanarium, opened in 1998 as part of the Expo 98, a world exhibition which theme was “The oceans, a heritage for the future”. Receiving around 1 million visitors per year, the Oceanário Lisboa is an aquarium of national and international reference.
The Oceanarium belongs to an international network of aquariums that develop and fund research and conservation projects, creating several educational activities, which have engaged more than 1.5 million children so far, contributing to inspire behavioural changes concerning the marine ecosystems.
F.A.Q.
Open from 10h-20h
Last entry at 19h
Special Schedule
| December 24th from 10 a.m to 7 p.m, last entrance at 6 p.m |
| December 25th from 11 a.m to 8 p.m, last entrance at 7 p.m |
| December 31st from 10 a.m to 7 p.m, last entrance at 6 p.m |
| January 1st from 11 a.m to 8 p.m, last entrance at 7 p.m |
If you buy the Oceanário de Lisboa Ticket, you will get the entry ticket and access to the permanent and temporary exhibitions.
With this Online Entry Ticket you will be able to go directly to the online line at the entrance of the Oceanário and avoid the long regular line. Explore at your own pace 8,000 sea creatures from 500 species. Discover the permanent exhibition that features a central 5-million-liter saltwater aquarium, surrounded by habitats from the North Atlantic, Antarctic, Temperate Pacific, and Tropical Indian Ocean.
If you want to know all the details about the underwater world of the largest nature aquarium and observe habitats from different oceans, you cannot miss the Guided Tour Ticket, with fast entry access.
For a more premium experience, we recommend you the Private Guided Tour led by a Marine Biologist. This unique experience allows you to feel the unforgettable magic of the ocean deep.
Yes. Lisbon Oceanarium offers an exclusive experience – Sleeping with the Sharks – that invites you to spend the night surrounded by the mesmerizing world of the deep. As you drift off beneath the glow of the ocean tank, you’ll learn all about the fascinating world of sharks, their habits, behaviors, and the vital role they play in marine conservation.
In the Lisbon Oceanarium you can discover 8,000 sea creatures from 500 species, a big variety of marine animals, such as sharks, rays, octopuses, sea otters, and different species of fish from various ocean environments. Additionally, you can see birds like terns, penguins and puffins.
On average, visitors spend about 1.5 to 2 hours exploring the Lisbon Oceanarium.
The best time to visit the Oceanário de Lisboa depends on a balance between avoiding crowds and enjoying pleasant surroundings. However, we recommend you to visit the Oceanarium with minimal crowds to enjoy it at the fullest. For that, try to schedule the visit on a weekday, arriving early around 10 AM, or later around 3–4 PM. Try to choose Spring or Autumn for perfect weather and fewer people, and definitely pre-book your tickets to skip the regular lines. Also avoid Portuguese public holidays/weekends because locals tend to visit then.
Yes, the Oceanário de Lisboa is fully wheelchair accessible. The entire facility is equipped with ramps and elevators to ensure a smooth and comfortable visit for all guests. Designated parking spaces are also available for visitors with disabilities, making access easy from arrival to departure.
Animals (including guide dogs) are not allowed.
If you buy Free Cancellation tickets for more 12% of the original price, you can get a full refund of your purchase when you cancel it until 23h59 from the day before your visit.
Rescheduling is not possible for the standard ticket option.