Zoos, Farms and Wild Animals, 5 of 8
Open todayAquarium
Vasco da Gama Aquarium
- Open today
- 10am to 6pm
- Price
- Adults €7, kids 4-12 €3.50
- Setting
- Indoor
Zoos, Farms and Wild Animals, 5 of 8: Vasco da Gama Aquarium
Vasco da Gama Aquarium
AquariumOeiras
Area
Oeiras
Good for
2–12
Cost
Adults €7, kids 4-12 €3.50
Setting
Indoor
Updated
Oct 23, 2026
What you need to know
- Window to the Ocean room with a 7-meter interactive screen where young kids play and watch short films about the sea
- CulturaMAR combined pass also covers the Navy Museum, the frigate D. Fernando II e Glória and the Planetarium, valid for four months
- Train plus a short hop: Cascais line to Algés, then Carris bus 776 to the door or a 10-minute walk
About
One of the world's oldest aquariums, opened in 1898 and run by the Portuguese Navy. Downstairs, five rooms hold around 90 tanks with more than 300 live species, from Portuguese coastal fish to tropical reef fish, seahorses and freshwater species. The Window to the Ocean room has a giant interactive screen for young kids. Upstairs, King Carlos I's collection of preserved sea creatures fills the Noble Hall.
IndoorEnglish Friendly
Adults €7, kids 4-12 €3.50
Under 4 free, kids 4-12 €3.50, adults €7, over-65s €3.50. Family (2 adults + 2 kids) €18, each extra child €3.
Open10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Last entry 5:30pm
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Location
Vasco da Gama Aquarium
R. Direita do Dafundo 18, 1495-718 Cruz Quebrada, Portugal
