Ranks as one of the best in Ireland. Knowledgeable staff, well kept premises with great displays. Plenty of information on hand. Teenagers may be a little bored to be honest but younger children and adults will find plenty to interest them. Some massive tanks that are very well stocked. Don't rush through, take you time to explore and read the well presented information and you won't be disappointed. Well worth a visit.

I changed my review for a 4 stars. I gave a 3 stars at the beginning but not because they deserve a 3 but they deserve a score close to 4. I really really enjoyed the place, the big aquarium at the entry is amazing. We enjoyed it. Also we loved to see the octopus try to get a treat inside the frozen Pepsi bottle. It was super nice. The place is super clean too. The reason my 3.5-4 stars is not against the aquarium at all, it's because it's a small aquarium to visit. My husband and I really love to visit the aquariums every place we go and this one is not super super big BUT you will enjoy it for sure. :)

Yeah we liked this place! Our daughter enjoyed looking at all the fish. We didn’t stay too long, I always think these places are quite overpriced with just a quick visit with a downstairs and upstairs, probably better if you time it right for one of the shows. Didn’t need to buy a ticket in advance. It was €28 euros for 2 adults and children under 2 are free.

Small, but lovely. Set on two levels, this place offers quite a variety of sea life. Great for children and adults alike. And as with all places you truly enjoy, you wish it was bigger and offered more. The only downside I could point out is that in 15 years between my visits it had not changed one bit. Nothing added or expanded. Its frozen in time. A pity, truly. I recommend to visit it, you'll love it.

Have been here a number of times. I always think it's a small place and I won't have too much interest going again. Everytime I'm wrong! Great place great staff. I wish they had a way to send out the sound from the eels as it's meant to be stunning. Feeding time recommended. I have forgotten the staff members name but he was just great. It is small but it's packed with fun

It was good the way you can pre-book. There was social distancing. There was and sanitizer everywhere. Its a nice place to visit with a family.

It's a fantastic place to bring children. Couldn't believe the variety of different types of fish 🐟 that were in the Galway aquarium. Beautiful colours and very interesting learning about the different types of fish. Well set out

Lovely friendly and compact aquarium but still with loads to see. Like the good amount of benches to sit and it's interesting to see their status as to whether they are endangered. Nicely laid out too.

On a blustery Galway day it was nice to find something to do indoors. Plenty of free parking nearby if the Aquarium park is full. A great way to spend a couple of hours. The fish and marine animals on display were fantastic. I loved the giant glass wall with big fish 🐟 swimming by. The flat fish in the shallow pool were amazing popping their heads out to look at you. The tanks were clean and well looked after. It was busy but we had plenty of room to enjoy the displays. Great for all ages.

A fantastic place for kids! So rich, well presented, friendly staff, accessible for questions and demonstrations! Must to visit if you are passing through Galway and take a spin around the great Promenade of Salt Hill

It was an interesting experience visiting the aquarium, we visited as a group and it was a one way system which guided us around a number of big tanks and some really rather small. There were small information cards next to each tank explaining what was inside with it’s diet and habitat along with its conservation status. I did enjoy looking at a number of the fish however I did noticed a number of the tanks were rather empty looking and I wondered to myself if this was a suitable “mock” habitat for some of the animals. It just looked a bit sad. The sizes of the smaller tanks looked rather “pet shop” rather than aquarium which was a tad surprising. Just as we were headed to leave one of the sharks managed to somehow launch itself out of the tank and landed about a meter from me and starting convulsing on the floor. I ran to get someone to help and the staff member rushed off to get someone else. Was quite the adrenaline rush and I really feared for the animal but eventually a staff member came and threw it back in the tank. It seemed fine and swam off. The staff member commented that it might be time to move it to another tank but that it has never happened before. I hope not. Was not fun to watch. I think the aquarium is great as a place of learning and I did enjoy it. But I would like to come back and see that a number of the animal tanks have been expanded in size and have a bit more decoration in them.

Free car park available. Early time slot booking preferably as no crowd then, you can have the whole place to yourself. Some exhibits were empty, probably as they just started reopening. However some of the aquariums are very visibly dirty, hopeful they will address this issue. Otherwise pleasant visit, enjoyable. Can spend almost 30min in there with current display.

Nice visitor attraction. The splash as you go in was a real adrenalin rush. Plenty to see and do, including (for us) spot the flat fish. The children in there all looked to be having a good time too. It wasn't too crowded first thing. Loved the sharks

We, 2 adults and 5 kids, went to the aquarium and it was €61 which I felt was excellent value. They say you could do it all in 45 minutes but we stayed nearly 2 hours. The kids loved it from the minute we walked in the door at the first tank. There's a great variety of fish from Irish waters and they look really well cared for and healthy. The feeding times were a hit also and the caretaker was extremely informative and had no problem spending extra time answering our questions. If I have one complaint it was that some tanks didn't have the names of the fish on them and the big fish tank had more types of fish than mentioned on the display. Apart from that, I highly recommend it for a family morning or afternoon.

The aquarium was smaller than we expected, but this was a bonus with a 5 year old that has a short attention span. We were able to talk with the staff and they answered all of our questions in the best detail, we also got to see some of the fish being fed & gain more knowledge of those sea creatures. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, we will definitely be back!

Wonderful to visit. I recommend it for anyone who is into ocean life. Adults 15€

Moderately sized aquarium with some really great sea life and some cool information posted around. We really liked the splash tank at the very start! A bit expensive for the size of it but really fun if you like aquariums and need to get inside on a rainy day.

Wonderful staff, brilliant displays. Great tour layout and it was brilliant fun for the kiddos. Only downside is that the gift shop was understood, and parking spaces are tricky to find on the weekend visits.

Great spot to sea all the fish in our native waters. Highly recommend kids loved it too

Very interesting variety of animals, mainly fish. Discovered (in a video only) the existence of the firebird fish, which stunned me. They had a feeding of the small dogfish and rays in a big tank. It was interesting to walk around and had some interesting things to toy with.

Went on a biology trip and it was amazing! Accommodating and friendly staff, amazing aquarium and information!

A great showing of some amazing marine wildlife. Quite a big aquarium. I know that it is mostly local wildlife to Ireland but I feel that some more exotic fish etc would be a plus.

Interesting building. For such a small building it has a lot of history. Well worth stopping by to pay a visit

Lovely spot. Interesting museum

It's a fast exhibit but the people working there are super friendly and helpful. A nice but of history. In and out in about 10 - 15 minutes

Really cool place to see. I walked in while passing on the way to town, very interesting old photos and old fishing tackle. Great view once you get to the top of the watchtower. I'm not sure of the opening hours but whenever it is open its free admission

Brill

The Aquarium was very interesting. Very educational in terms of local /Irish fish. I had expected there to be more tropical fish. The tanks for the fish are mostly open tanks where you could almost reach in and touch the fish. Bar one large tank everything is in small easy to see tanks. There is a one way system in place due to the covid restrictions and booking is required.

Enjoyed the time we spent at the aquarium completely. The fact that most of the tanks are based on Irish waters and what lives in the surrounding waters made it all the more enjoyable. Learned a lot which I never knew before and from start to finish could not complain. Pre book your slot before arrival as limited spaces available due to covid restrictions, also free car parking at the aquarium.

Small scale, but fun little aquarium. Not the most exciting aquarium, but some interesting fish and a good way to kill an hour with kids if it’s raining or cold.

Interesting place. The kids loved it. But mask wearing wasn't checked. Only a small sign requesting mask wearing at the entrance. No further signs within the aquarium. Several people were not wearing masks and some refused to do so.

I really enjoyed this aquarium, particularly because it had mostly native marine species rather than exotic, so was amazing to see how diverse our seas are. Tanks were specially designed with species needs in mind too, especially the ones which live in rough waters, fast flowing rivers/ canals, deep sea ect which I thought was very positive.

It was ok, we were over charged at the door on the way in , asked what age our youngest was and were told then family pass for €40 when my youngest should have been free and even if we paid for an adult fare for my 5 year old it should have been €13 cheaper, some interesting fish species but not a huge place nor a huge variety of fish either . It only takes about a half an hour to see everything. It's fine if you have a half an hour to spare if your on that side of the city but certainly wouldn't travel to visit it again.

Lovely place to bring the kids especially at feeding times when you get to see them feed the fish it's lovely and the story's they tell you,the different fish that are there and other sea wildlife,would highly recommend it nice day out for the family

I was pleasantly surprised 😮 Bigger than you would think 👍 Great displays and interesting. Quite easy to wander around for an hour or more. Very interesting. Wander through slow and easy. Enjoy the experience. 😎

The only other aquarium I've been to is in Bray, and this one is in another league, really enjoyable. Nice coffee shop beside it, and the gentleman in the gift shop was a dote, let the kids have tastes of ice-cream foc so they could decide what flavour they wanted! Loved it!

A very nice aquarium, full of local species. I really enjoyed the guided tour about seabed preservation. Highly recommended !

First time visiting the aquarium. My daughter enjoyed the experience. Not very big or modern. Displays including large tanks are good. Easy to spot the animals with good illustrations and displays. However the aquarium may benefit from a makeover or renovation. We managed find a parking space as well. It was busy due to holiday period. If you are visiting salthill promenade, and the area, it may be good for the kids to visit the aquarium too. I can imagine how busy the area will be during summer months.

This is a great amenity, really lovely for the kids, and really nicely laid out. Very interesting animals, great stuff to read, and lovely experience. The staff were lovely and friendly. One thought- It felt very short, even visiting everything and taking a moment with each tank we were finished very quickly. (We went around the lap again). I’m not sure what to do about that, but sharing if it’s helpful.

Little disappointed that in the biggest fish tank were not 2 big sharks and turtle as I saw them last time, but I hope they let them go into the ocean when they outgrew the tank. Nice and clean inside, only it's pity that submarine was closed, but still worth visiting, staff is very friendly there

This is a great aquarium! There is a lot of focus on conservation, research, and education about local species. Definitely try to go at feeding time of the freshwater fish (1pm). They have a great selection of sharks, rays, and flounder. Mind the splash at the beginning!! My only criticism would be the gift shop - for a place so focused on keeping our oceans clean, the gift shop had far too many small cheap plastic toys that seemed really in contradiction with their mission.

Great location to go on a morning or afternoon with friends or family. There are many different types of sea life with very accessible and interesting information about them. The guides are so kind and enthusiastic about it. Try coming on the feeding time, especially if you have kids, as the guides will give the food to the kids to give to the fishes. They have a feeding time at 13:00.

Très sympa pour un petit aquarium, 1h de visite si vous prenez votre temps.

Decent aquarium in Salthill area of Galway. Not as diverse as some larger aquariums I've been to but the focus here is on species found in Irish waters. It's well presented and relaxing to walk around for kids and adults interested in this kind of thing. I found the pricing reasonable for what you get, worth a look if visiting Galway

Great wee aquarium. A lot packed into the space! We loved the sharks, jelly fish, piranhas, eels and sponges! Great way to spend a rainy morning in Galway.

It's a lovely stop on your day in salthill. From exciting wave pools to seeing life cycles, it's bound to have sea friend for everyone. We loved the octopus and he put on a great wee show for us! It's smaller than I thought and you don't want it to end as quickly but it will keep you busy for an hour or so for sure. Book online for a smooth sailing through entry. And definitely visit ice-cream bar and gift shop on the way out!

A wonderful visit to this aquarium again. Small but good quality. It's clean, well run, really interesting exhibits, and the staff are helpful. A big thank you to Tara at the front desk who is not only cheerful and effecient but very kind. A great playground nearby so it's a lovely afternoon to do the aquarium, and then an hour in the playground, and a walk along the beach. Benches to eat a picnic and nice coffee close by.

Mignon petit aquarium sur la faune marine irlandaise. Jolies petites blennies et seiches. Personnel très sympathique.

A very well maintained aquarium, with very friendly staff, informative pieces of information and very cool skeletons. It's quite reasonable entry and they have an amazing entrance as soon as you walk in that I won't spoil. There are 2 floors, and even some puzzles for kids. All in all, it was a fun way to spend an hour asleep learned a lot from the experience. I would definitely visit it again in a couple of years.

Small aquarium, so if you used to large scale you will be underwhelmed by it, but still lovely little outting for myself and my little one and quiet enough thay he can get to see everything.

Such a nice experience, perfect for a rainy day! Went on a Monday morning and it was nice and quiet. Spent an hour inside. The facilities are well kept and maintained. Just the splash sound at the entrance can be a bit frightening for little ones.

Lovely aquarium kids loved the sting rays and little sharks

It was a fantastic experience! Visiting Galway Atlantaquaria kids can see a variety of fishes and sea animals can be both educational and enjoyable for them.

Really nice experience. We got there in time for the 1pm fresh water fish feeding. The guide was really good and engaging with the kids allowing them to feed the fish. The place is very well set out and all the fish are from our oceans, rivers and lakes. The staff at reception were so friendly answering some of the kids questions and providing them with stickers for filling out their sheets. Would highly recommend. But don't rush it enjoy the place and the amazing fish. 5 stars

Very good

We always visit when In the area. Tickets are reasonable. Hasn't changed too much in a long time but it's well maintained and the staff we met were great. Some more interesting exhibits than some other aquariums we've been too, perhaps lacks a true "show stopper" feature but it's strong across the board, lots of learning to be done here and the staff great to chat too EDIT: The below paragraph was part of my original review but owner clarified that the gift shop is a separate business, did not realise this. In that case would like to have some branded merch within the aquarium itself, would definitely have picked some up, we're big fans. **A minor gripe, but the gift shop could do with a refresh, not much on offer in terms of branded merch (we like to get a magnet from places we visit, but nothing like that there) and the book section very basic (mostly young kids books, could be fleshed out with more fact/science books etc)**

Great place. You can walk around the territory for a long time, or just sit and watch the fish. Also, each aquarium has interesting facts or history. Thank you!

Super soothing environment, lots of diverse fish and tanks!

Had a great afternoon exploring and learning about the different species in the Atlantic waters and freshwater fish. The childlike joy blossomed within me as I toured through the exhibit, having fun all the way seeing them swim about with glistening scales. Truly beautiful.

Sensible accomodations for Covid restrictions, good one-way path through the tanks. I've taken the kids many times, each one's first time as a toddler has been memorable, especially the huge full height tank and the rays.

Saw the place first time, but was very surprised, and surprised in the good way, nice place to see it in Galway. Next time I'll come and I'll see it again, no doubt. Highly recommend for everyone and every family with kids of all ages. Nice place to visit. Thanks.

Beside the sea all types of marine creatures, fasinating

I visited here recently I was less than impressed , we covered the whole place in less than 20 mins that was bad enough but we had to have a stand up argument with the ticket man because he insisted we should pay for my 2 year old granddaughter even though the prices clearly states children 2 AND under were free , all in all a waste of good money but on the plus side the gift shop is very well ran with a very pleasant man working there . With more people holidaying at home this year these places need to step up to encourage people to return

Great place for the kids a little bit too small though but my kids enjoyed it.

Nice experience, quite small from what I was expecting yet very interesting

A suitable place for all ages 👏🏿I really loved visiting the Aquarium it was such a pleasing place to be, suitable for bonding for adults and an interesting place for kids, i got the student discount, we witnessed the sharks get fed I think they have two timings for that but it was an amazing experience. They had a wide range of variety of sharks and other see animals, a top thing to do while in Galway. There’s a cafe just right by it and a souvenir shop just outside.

Very fun for familu and has new one way system to accomadate for covid-19

Lots of Fish on display. 🐠🐟

I haven't seen this many different aquatic animals in my life

Brilliant

It was more than I had expected. It's well worth a visit. Shame there was no guided tour for my visit because of Covid19.

(Translated by Google) It's ok there could have been more water dwellers (Original) Ir ok varēja būt arī vairāk ūdens iemītnieki

It's fine, good to support but repetitive and over priced

Very nice Place,not too big but worth time and money. My kids loved. Staff friendly and helpful 👌 Highly recommended

Not the best experience in a aquarium, no staff to explain anything, very expensive for what you get.

Very good

It's definitely one of the bigger aquariums in Ireland. We have been to a few now and this easily has the largest collection of sea creatures. I would have given it five stars if there was the usual guide taking place but due to Covid measures these were cancelled. There's a few cool features inside, the large tanks are especially hypnotic. There's just a few too many areas inside shut down to fully enjoy it. We'll try again after things return to normal.

Kids really enjoyed it

Lots of interesting fish to see and laid out well.

(Translated by Google) cool (Original) Super

Nice aquarium but quite small

I really enjoyed seeing the native species like Bass,trout and especially the large mullet. As a fisherman i was really suprized to see them kept in a tank ands healthy, which shows the great job the staff here do The two oscar oscar cichlids were absolutely stunning aswell,Tank was spotless and really well presented for them. My baby son really enjoyed the bright colours of the koi carp and wrasse 2 floors in total with so heavy traffic areas but unfortunately due to covid we got no food displays or feeding times which is understandable. I am unsure weather the 13euro ticket price is good or not but i know for sure it isnt cheap to keep these fish alive so its nice to know it goes to their upkeep somewhat. Overall a good 1.5hours experience

Good aquarium. Can't current feed fish due to Covid.

Great place

Friendly staff and very helpful

Great way to kill an hour with the kids

Worth a visit

Friendly staff and plenty to see

Really good lay out and loads of different types of fish to see

I like fish

Great place to go, the staff are always friendly and the fish are well kept.

Brilliant

I didn't quite like it to my personal experience. The fishes were amazing and the species were varied but the overall aquarium felt very confused and untidy

Very small and expensive for that what you can see but when nothing else to do when is raining so it's okay

nothing great to see there.

Good, interesting, educational, well set up for covit.

Really friendly staff. The kids enjoyed the fish and exhibits. Only took a little over an hour to complete the tour.

Friendly staff. Kids loved seeing all the fish.

Very good to the palace busy, peaceful, relaxing and fabulous

I love this place it had lots of sea animals

Located on the salt hill prom - the Alantaquaria is a pleasent way to spend an hour or two looking at live fish. Booking is essential in these times but the staff are flexible. Some of features and attractions are closed in the current climate but doesnt take away from the experience. Parking is free on the prom or in the carpark beside the entrance. There is a playground also nearby to keep the kids entertained.

Nice

Take 5 minutes to learn a slice of Galway's fishing history

The fisheries museum was an unplanned stop but one of the best places we visited in Galway! Brendan the tour-guide gave a comprehensive and interesting history of the Corrib River and Galway City. He was incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly! The views of the river were beautiful from the top of the tower. Definitely worth it if you love Irish history, fishing, or both!

There’s a note saying ‘back in 10’ when i was there and it obviously took more than 10...i couldnt get in. So i pictured in my head the view from there. Should be nice.

Not a huge museum, but offers a lot of information about the history of fishing in Galway and some local artifacts. Also great views of the area.

Nice

Love it

(Translated by Google) Mini museum, free entry, fishing tower and the history explained in detail on 2 floors. Recommended 👍 (Original) Mini Museum ,freier Eintritt ,Fischertürmchen und die Geschichte ausführlich auf 2 Etagen erklärt .Empfehlenswert 👍

(Translated by Google) The entry is free but it offers insufficient professional information on relocation and fishing for salmon. (Original) Vstop je prost vendar pa ponuja premalo strokovnih informacij o selitvi in ribolovu na losose.

(Translated by Google) A nice little museum to visit. (Original) Un piccolo museo piacevole da visitare.

Very interesting, small museum. Perfect for visiting something a bit different, and will only take an hour or less. Staff is very friendly!

Local history and information on Salmon by the man at the door .. nice little place

Very nice small museum which is free of charge.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful view (Original) Sehr schöne Aussicht

Unique little tower abreast the fast flowing river Corrib. Well worth a visit for something different !!

It's a watchtower. Interesting history and a friendly (and knowledgeable) front desk host. Worth a visit if you need to kill some time.

Good for kids, for adults only its not recommended specifically if you are on budget trip. 13 euro per person is the entry ticket. Overall good diverse species of fishes in there.

Since 10 years they have not changed anything inside. Very poor maintenance. Everything in weak and poor quality. But fish are fish - they are well I think. Kids liked it .

It was OK. Was expecting a bit more for the price. We walked through in about 30 minutes. Due to Covid we were unable to touch the rays which is completely understandable but maybe hindered our enjoyment.

Overall it was a good visit, however it was very dark inside and our little one (22 months) got very scared and she’s normally fine. I’m not an expect but assume it’s dark for the fish... It was a self guided tour and it felt like it was overpriced for what you get. Still good for a trip out to keep the little ones entertained.

Nice little aquarium with a lot of interesting fish and water creatures. It would be nice to have more information next to the exhibits. Fish feeding was very informative and we could get very close to the sharks/sting rays. Well kept, even though the building seems old and a bit run down. Ticket price seems a bit high for a small place like this. Overall a nice thing to see when in Galway.

I don't want to take away from the hard work these guys put into what they do. It just doesn't stand up to other aquariums I've been to. The kids enjoyed though. The gift shop is a little sad but there are some cafés beside it that are lovely. The Promenade is gorgeous for a walk on a nice day.

Amazing aquarium with a large variety of fish! Definitely worth a visit!

Excellent for families

Great experience, lovely friendly staff. Great day out.

Card machine not working, expect you to have cash. Pretty pathetic considering the current situation with most places encouraging not to use cash.

Amazing, nice walk outside the aquarium at night.

Great place, kids loved it.

Fishy

Best views in the best city

I always liked it here but some of the aquariums were completely empty this time.

Staff were so helpful

👍

The staff are so lovely. The price was great value. The room was very clean.

Nice day out for kids, good selection of fish and friendly staff.

Good but not awesome you can kill like 40-50 mins of your time and learn a little bit about sea and fishes

Some parts were not accessible and not sure if this was reflected in the entrance price

(Translated by Google) Cool place for kids, while in Galway worth seeing (visit max 1.5 hours, not too large facility) (Original) Fajne miejsce dla dzieci, będąc w Galway warte zobaczenia (wizyta max 1,5 godziny nie za duży obiekt)

Expected to quicky pass thru, but it turned to be that I stayed for a couple of hours. Partly because I have an aquaculture specialist with me, but also because of the extraordinary designo of pools and marine life they have there. This is enchanted place and very much worth a visit. If you have a kids, they will enjoy so many baby and small sharks, but also all other kind of fish. Blue lobster is amazing looking (similar can bee seen in Achill island aquarium).

A must go when you are visiting galway.

it's a fabulous place we'll looked after and nice staff too

Ok day out but some of the exhibits were closed

(Translated by Google) It is a good place to enjoy and to see stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean from the marine animals. (Original) إنه مكان جيد للاستمتاع ولمشاهدة المناظر الخلابة من المحيط الأطلنطي من الحيوانات البحريه.

Was in Galway for the first time, and fantastic to see sea life so close, especially with our enforced lockdown for so long earlier this year. We went as a family which included two teenagers and a 10yr old. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

Could do with an update but great learning experience for kids.

Load of fish species and cool things for kids....they totally enjoyed :)

Aquariums are by their very nature a little bit fishy🐠. However, due to its Covid policy, this one is not too crowded, so you can really enjoy the friendly rays and sharks🦈. Children will absolutely love it. Please note that those fish are not some kind of underwater dogs, so don't touch or hug them.

Such a brilliant spot for kids and adults. Very educational. Great way to spend an afternoon.

Amazing sea creatures

Very good place and great fun

(Translated by Google) Very expensive entry (13 €) for a 40-minute visit only. Most species are common species and return regularly in the different basins. The plants in aquariums are often fake plastic. There is no play of light, no color. I was not amazed. For a national aquarium I am disappointed. (Original) Entrée bien chère (13€) pour une visite de 40 minutes seulement. La plupart des espèces sont des espèces communes et reviennent de manière régulière dans les différents bassins. Les végétaux dans les aquariums sont souvent des faux en plastique.. Il n'y a pas de jeu de lumière, pas de couleur.. Je n'ai pas été émerveillée. Pour un aquarium national je suis déçue.

Great

Nice place to visit when you go to Galway. They have a good collection of species. I loved the wave drop effect at very first sea bass tank, something I'ven't seen elsewhere.

Kids really enjoyed it....take your time going around it...ends quick enough

(Translated by Google) Lots of interesting and colorful fish. A good place to visit with children to show them the underwater world (Original) Dużo ciekawych i kolorowych ryb .dobre miejsce do odwiedzenia z dziećmi aby pokazać im podwodny świat

Very enjoyable and interesting.

Really nice aquarium with lots of different species maybe the price is little bit to high.

Really good destination for a family day out. Our child loved it! Reasonably priced and a great part of a trip to Salthill

Had lovely day with family there nice place to visit if in salthill

Great to spend some time here to see and learn more about the native aquatic life in Ireland and beyond. It’s not too expensive to enter here and it was a very educational experience though the octopus was being sneaky that day and didn't show up. I appreciate how the conservation status of the animals in their care are also on display – a good way of raising awareness of the challenges faced by wildlife. The gift shop has a diverse selection for souvenirs and they have a lot of novelty gifts (like an octopus mug!) We enjoyed it here and the Galway Atlantaquaria is a must visit.

Hadn't been for a few years...Still as fabulous as ever though! Miss the touch tank (covid sucks), so hopefully it will be back soon.

Brilliant day out. All one way system and sanitisers through and distancing maintained. Great time had by all.

Loved this place. Pre-book tickets and just show up. Suitable for adults and children. We'll worth the visit.

Enjoyable and our 6 year old had fun. One way system operating and it was very quiet on a wet Saturday afternoon. A little short if I'm honest for the €31 admission for a family of 3. May explain how quiet it was. Probably won't go back at that price but worth a once off visit.

Cool Average price Kids will enjoy the flat pools and the different fish types There is an outdoor play ground

It's small but still a very nice aquarium and definitely worth the price of admission (which is very affordable). They have a good variety of aquatic creatures and they seem to be well taken care of. The layout prevents too much crowding, as you can only go in one direction. Overall, it's a very educational experience and definitely worth checking out!

for one time it will do, the aquarium does not pull so-so for 5, but it is interesting for children.

Nice aquarium with different kinds of fishes! It's small but has lots of variety in it. You can see, that they put a lot of effort into the aquarium of the fishes. There are also lots of different informations on boards written, very interesting stuff!

Really enjoyed our rainy afternoon here with our 7 and 9 year olds. Family ticket was €40 and I could book online. The aquarium is small but if you slow down there is something to discover in every corner. I especially enjoyed the moon jellyfish, so lovely to watch.

Great little Aquarium.. the kids love going here. There is so many tanks to explore and see a d its very child friendly. Only down side, is every time we've been here there is never staff on the floor to ask questions or do demonstrations etc it would be nice if they did showcases or at least be available for questions

The reasons for 3 star. I've been to several aquariums in 7 countries and I don't want to compare but its not just worth the price you pay means its small thats it. It would be better if you add more ponds/fishes in the aquarium. And the style is out dated. Sorry no offense

Cool place for adults and kids, would of liked to have been able to touched some sort of fish or atleast feed them in a natural fashion

Lovely staff. As the aquarium is focused on Ireland's waters, do not expect any large exotic exhibits. We loved seeing the native species. It is a bit tired, and the gift shop isn't unique. We visited off-season, so I hope they have more activities and more engaging exhibits in the busier seasons.

Great fun had by the whole family, good value for money. My son loved it..

An educational but interactive and fun way for adults and kids to spend a couple of house in Salthill. Aquarium is on two levels and houses fish and shark species find in Irish coastal waters as well as exotic fish including piranha, Dory, clown fish and offer fish. Some huge tanks with very large fish in them too and smaller tanks with invertebrates. Very interesting and nice little gift shop attached.

It's a little small, but it does a nice job of explaining the boats and fish local to the area. They were very good to the kids with a scavenger hunt and prize.

A great place, especially with children. There's a lot to see and lots of information. We loved the octopus, but all the other fish are interesting, too. The only small drawback was the really thought-provoking film on how to reduce plastic waste, and then seeing all the plastic toys in the Aquarium shop...

Looked big from the outside but OK inside. Looking forward to a wider collection. Still a lovely place to visit.

Just to say: I'm a local. 2 adults and 3 kids between 6 and 14. We loved this place. It really has improved since we last visited before the pandemic. No wait, we booked tickets in advance but an extra person joined us and it was no problem getting 1 more ticket when we got there. It's small, but a lot to do. It's a really great place, super interesting and loads of different sea animals and facts. Totally recommend this place, it's a really unspoken place to visit when in galway, but great for those bad weather days, or just if you want something indoors. Absolutely worth it, we enjoyed it greatly. Good for all ages. Nice staff also!

The design of each exhibition is so cool. I loved how they did the harbour, canal and weir/dam. The thought that went behind it was so intriguing and made it all the more interesting to look at. Lovely staff and so so friendly. You could do this whole place in 45 mins easily. But I was in here for nearly two hours. Absolutely grand. Thanks to all! (Gift shop could do with some work)