Aquarium Finisterrae
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Aquarium Finisterrae is a marine science centre in La Coruña, with Atlantic exhibits and pools on the Paseo Marítimo.
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Why go
- Sharks, sea bass and groupers swim around Sala Nautilus, styled as Captain Nemo’s study.
- Sala Maremágnum’s interactive Atlantic exhibit features more than 600 Atlantic species.
- Five large aquariums show Galician coastal habitats, from cliffs to the continental shelf.
- Outdoor pools connect to the Atlantic and respond to its tides.
- See male harbour seals in Paraíso Marino and female harbour seals in Piscinarium.
Opening hours
Today10:00 – 19:00Show all
Monday10:00 – 19:00
Tuesday10:00 – 19:00
Wednesday10:00 – 17:00
Thursday10:00 – 19:00
Friday10:00 – 19:00
Saturday10:00 – 19:00
Sunday10:00 – 19:00
With kids
- At the touch pool, children can handle some marine animals, including starfish and sea urchins.
Tips for your visit
- Sala Isabel Castelo’s nature and environmental image exhibitions change several times a year.
- Sala Humboldt hosts rotating themed exhibitions.
- Octopus’ Garden has an area for observing octopus behavior.
- Gastón shares his pool with Hermosa, a female sand shark.
- The aquarium aims to build understanding of the ocean and care for the sea and marine life.
Know before you go
- Opening hours and tickets: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday–Sunday, 10:00–19:00; Wednesday, 10:00–17:00. Tickets can be bought on the aquarium’s own website.
Interesting facts3
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700 fish
The pool around Sala Nautilus holds 700 fish of 34 species, seen through 48 windows.
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Luis Delgado composed a 20-minute symphony for Sala Nautilus; its central area periodically lights up in sync with the music.
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A BioHut nursery for marine organisms forms part of the Ocean Connections project.
Aquarium Finisterrae - Wikipedia
History
- 1999The city founded Aquarium Finisterrae, which opened on 5 June.
- After 2002A deep-water intake tunnel was built after the Prestige oil spill to reduce future hydrocarbon contamination.
- 2006Gastón, a male sand shark from Océanopolis in Brest, arrived on 24 May.
- 2008Ramón Núñez Centella, who devised the original museum project, ended his tenure as director.
- 2022The deep-water exhibit reopened.
Don't miss
- Maritime objects in Sala NautilusSee the collection of nineteenth-century objects related to Jules Verne’s character, periodically lit in time with music by Luis Delgado.Sala Nautilus
- OceanoSferaFilms and maps appear on a spherical screen, presenting views from space.Sala Maremágnum
- Botanical gardenSee plants from the Galician coast.Outdoor terraces
- María del Carmen cabin and fishing gearSee the fishing-boat cabin and fishing gear displayed on the terraces.Outdoor terraces
- Mar Egeo anchorThe tanker ran aground off the Tower of Hercules on 3 December 1992 and spilled oil.Outdoor terraces
How to get there
- BusBus routes 3, 3A and 11 serve the aquarium.
- BikeA Bicicoruña station is on the seafront promenade by the aquarium.
- On footThe aquarium stands on the coast between Domus and the Tower of Hercules, at Paseo Marítimo Alcalde Francisco Vázquez 34, La Coruña.
Sources: Aquarium Finisterrae - Wikipedia · A Coruña - Wikivoyage (see) · Aquarium Finisterrae · Aquarium Finisterrae - Wikipedia · checked 29 Sep 2026
Where
Paseo Maritimo Alcalde Francisco Vazquez 34, La Coruna
- Phone
- +34981189842
Questions and answers
Are there temporary exhibitions at Aquarium Finisterrae?
Sala Humboldt hosts rotating, themed temporary exhibitions.
Is there photography to see at Aquarium Finisterrae?
Sala Isabel Castelo shows nature and environmental images, with exhibitions refreshed several times a year.
Where can I observe octopuses at Aquarium Finisterrae?
Octopus’ Garden has an area for observing octopus behavior.
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