Aquarium de Paris — Aquarium in 16th arrondissement of Paris
Aquarium de Paris and its collection
Aquarium de Paris is an aquarium in Paris, France.
Built in 1878, it is the world's earliest aquarium; it shut in 1985 and reopened in 2006. The visitor route covers 3,500 m2 underground, holding around 500 species of fish and invertebrates, some 10,000 specimens in all. The Polynesian tank contains 750 corals.
What the venue says
- mermaid shows
- animal feeding sessions
- educational workshops
- The venue features options for refreshments, including snack areas and a bar space (particularly active during late-night weekend openings), though visitors can also find numerous cafes and restaurants just outside in the surrounding Trocadéro gardens.
- While there is no dedicated private parking lot directly operated by the aquarium, designated public GIG–GIC parking spaces and paid underground parking garages are available nearby in the Trocadéro area.
- The facility is fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, featuring step-free access via an external elevator to the left of the main entrance stairs, gently sloping visitor paths, and lifts.
Images of Aquarium de Paris
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DarkNight0917, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Polymagou, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Polymagou, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Celette, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Celette, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Celette, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Celette, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Celette, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Celette, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons 
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Celette, CC-BY-SA-4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
| Days | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday | 10:00 | 19:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 | 21:00 |
Hours can change on public holidays. Check with the venue before travelling.
Admission
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (ages 13+) | 27.50 EUR |
| Children (ages 3-12) | 20.50 EUR |
Facilities
We hold no categorised facilities for Aquarium de Paris. What the venue itself says is under “What the venue says” above.
Exhibitions & events
No upcoming events
No temporary exhibitions or scheduled public events are published for Aquarium de Paris at this time.
Location & map
5 Avenue Albert de MunParis
France
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Frequently asked questions
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Animals
Photographs show each species in general. They were not taken at Aquarium de Paris.
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sharks -
jellyfish
Exhibits
- shark tank
- jellyfish exhibit
- touch pool