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Four marine ecosystems and many fun and educational activities punctuate this site dedicated to the marine worlds.
Created in 1990, Océanopolis is one of Brittany's must-see sites. In 2022, some 445,000 people visited this unique site dedicated to the marine world, where aquariums are just one building block. This national center for scientific culture dedicated to the ocean features four marine worlds: the Brittany, Polar and Tropical pavilions, as well as the Otter Trail. Embark on a unique journey to the heart of Europe's oceans. 10,000 animals, 77 aquariums totalling 4 million liters of seawater, divided into pavilions with a large shark aquarium.
Don't miss the otter trail, an area specially designed for these charming marine mammals. Here you can observe sea otters and European otters. This visit, the only one of its kind in France, will delight young and old alike, thanks to a trail that recreates the conditions of the natural environment. Explanations and animations punctuate the visit to this beautiful facility, which is much more than just an aquarium: meet the scientific mediators, feed the species, stroll through the tropical greenhouse, discover the impressive sharks, multicolored coral reefs, as well as seals, otters and penguins. Océanopolis also hosts annual cultural and scientific events, such as the festival Les Art'Pulseurs de l'Océan, the Nuit européenne des Chercheur.e.s and a program of conferences, also accessible on the Océanopolis YouTube channel. Don't miss a privileged behind-the-scenes tour of Océanopolis, with a scientific mediator, or the chance to become a "caretaker for a day". Discover the different areas usually inaccessible to the public and learn how the aquariums work. Océanopolis is an essential facility for marine environment education, and a unique tool for schoolchildren and teachers. Halfway between science and society, Océanopolis develops a wide range of scientific and cultural mediation activities on a national and international scale.
New for 2023, the Océanolab, accompanied by a scientific mediator, is a research laboratory unique in the world, where researchers in residence share their knowledge with visitors.
Allow a full day if you want to enjoy all the areas dedicated to the marine world. For lunch, there are picnic areas and a restaurant where you can enjoy a pleasant break overlooking the harbor. Two boutiques offer a wide selection of gifts.
Further information
Opening time and information on OCEANOPOLIS
Open all year round. With the exception of January. Opening hours at www.oceanopolis.com. Free for children under 3. Adults: €22.90. Children (aged 3 to 13): €14.60 (aged 14 to 17 and students (on presentation of card): €17.50). Vacation vouchers. Tourism & Handicap label. Children's welcome. Guided tour. Catering (buffet, snack bar). Gift store. Entertainment.
Owner's Message
Let's change the way we look at the ocean
Océanopolis Brest, the national center of scientific culture dedicated to the ocean, has become the leading tourist facility in Brittany. It is more than a visit, it is a unique journey to know and understand the different marine ecosystems of the planet! Through 3 pavilions: polar - tropical - Brittany and an otter trail, you will discover faithfully reconstructed marine worlds
77 aquariums, 10,000 animals of 1,000 different species and 10,000 m² of visiting and exhibition space.
Cette année on peut y découvrir les loutres de mer qu'on peut voir de près et longuement alors que dans la nature quand on en aperçoit c'est vraiment très fugace.
Pour apprécier cet espace pensé pour les enfants comme pour les adultes il vaut mieux bien choisir sa période car sinon la file d'attente peut s'avérer très longue.
Les espaces dédiés aux différents climats sont très bien faits.
Tout est fait pour être attrayant pour les adultes et les enfants mais c'est également très éducatif.
En plein été mieux vaut arriver de bonne heure, sinon queue assurée.