Celebrating Water from Molecule to Ocean for Science Week
Water, from Molecule to Ocean is the theme of Science Week 2026, which will run nationwide from the 8th to the 15th of November.
With this theme being so close to our heart, and the work we do all year round the aquarium is delighted to host a number of events and initiatives and collaborate with partners on a range of others.
School Workshops
Water Workshops will be available to both primary and secondary schools over the month of November.
Workshops will focus on hands on activities that explore properties and characteristics of water in the classroom, before exploring the range of native aquatic species and their adaptations to life in water during a tour of the aquarium.
Duration: Workshops will take approx. 1.5 hrs
Cost: Prices from 10 euro per students.
To Book: Contact info@nationalaquarium.ie to book or for more information.
Webinars and Events
Two Wetlands for life Webinar’s will be held online in association with Galway Science and Technology Festival and a colouring and drawing competition for children and young people under 18 years of age will also be carried out, to spread awareness of Ireland’s incredible wetlands and the services they provide to all living things including humans.
We will also be part of the Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme Team at events throughout the country and be part of two online webinars Exploring Water with Calmast as part of the Southeast Science Festival.
Finally, keep an eye out for Tara as she takes part in the Curious Minds Science Week Show, showcasing some of the beautiful water themed exhibits and animals that live here at the aquarium. School who would like to take part in the online launch can register to attend here.
Wetlands for Life Webinar for Primary Schools
Join the Aquarium Team & Galway Science and Technology Festival to celebrate Science Week 2026, as they explore the Wonders of Wetlands and test your knowledge of seashores to salt marshes, bogs to seagrass beds, to lakes and rivers.
Students will be challenged with a range of questions during this 40 mins interactive webinar with time for Q&A afterwards. Suitable for students from 3rd class upwards. When: 9th November at 11.15 am. Registration can be found here
Wetlands for Life Webinar for Secondary Schools
Join the Aquarium Team & Galway Science and Technology Festival to celebrate Science Week 2026, as they explore the Wonders of Wetlands and test your knowledge of seashores to salt marshes, bogs to seagrass beds, to lakes and rivers.
Students will be challenged with a range of questions during this 40 mins interactive webinar with time for Q&A afterwards. When: 9th November at 2pm. Registration can be found here.
Wetlands for Life Colouring Competiton
The aquarium will also sponsor a special colouring and Art Competition for Science Week. Students can colour in one of the existing sheets or draw their own piece of original artwork. Artwork should be uploaded here before the 4th November.
Colouring Sheets can be downloaded below:
Rules and Guidelines for the Art / Drawing can be found below