Quiet Nights At The Aquarium
Dates: Dates for November and December 2026 coming soon
Booking Slots at 6.00 / 6.30 / 7.00
Would you or a family member or friend like to visit the aquarium during a quieter time?
The Aquarium Quiet Nights are designed to accommodate a much smaller number of visitors, with splashes turned off and loud noises tuned down to provide a calmer, quieter space to explore. Softer lights and a quiet space within our Audio Visual Room will also be provided, while staff are on hand to provide information or just let you explore at your own pace in peace if you’d prefer.
Booking is essential and numbers are limited during each time slot.
TIMES – Typically after the Aquarium closes. DATES- Wednesdays or Thursday Evenings.
Email info@nationalaquarium.ie if you would like to receive details about Quiet Night Events.
Space Week School Workshops 2026
Take part in a creative hands-on workshop in Galway Atlantaquaria imagining how life might evolve on other planets. Students will evaluate and interpret the adaptations of aquatic animals which inhabit extreme environments on earth. They will then work together in teams to consider, discuss, and develop their own animal that can survive in an extra-terrestrial environment. Workshop will include a tour of the aquarium highlighting the unique characteristics of our aquatic animals and how they adapt to their environment.”
Workshops will be run from the 5th till the 9th of October, with primary schools being able to book slots that start from 10am each morning. Duration is 1.5 hours and cost is €10 per pupil. Email info@nationalaquarium.ie to book today.
Maths Week School Workshops at Galway Atlantaquaria
Discover how math’s connects to the real world through an interactive math’s trail. After the visit, students take part in a classroom challenge exploring the cost of clean water and building their own working water filters. This workshop can be adapted for primary and secondary school groups.
Workshops will be run from the 12th till the 16th of October, with schools being able to book slots that start from 10am each morning. Duration is 1.5 hrs to 1hr 50mins depending on the class and age group, with the cost per pupil starting at 10 euro per pupil. Email info@nationalaquarium.ie to book today.
Would you like a really unique venue for events, icebreakers or a team meeting?
The Aquarium can offer a really interesting space for your event or function. With a classroom which can be used for meetings or talks, and the aquarium space which can be used for ice breakers or networking event, email info@nationalaquarium.ie for more information.
