A giant aquarium,
Nojika National Marine Center
Explore the amazing marine life at Nojica, the largest aquarium in Europe. The Nojica National Marine Centre is a research center for marine ecosystems and a large aquarium exhibiting live marine life, including dozens of sharks and giant manta rays. It is especially great for taking children, and the unique augmented reality experience “Grand Large”, which opened in June 2022, is even more appealing.
A world-class aquarium recognized by UNESCO,
Nojika National Marine Center
Visit Europe’s largest aquarium, Nojica, and experience an underwater adventure filled with unforgettable encounters with marine wildlife. Marvel at 50,000 marine creatures swimming in one of the world’s most impressive aquariums, recognized by UNESCO. Imagine walking among grey sharks, giant manta rays, incredible jellyfish, sea turtles, penguins, crocodiles and more as they swim around you! Also open this year is the Grand Large augmented reality experience, where you can meet sea creatures like you’ve never seen them before. Swim with marine life in an immersive sensory experience!
I highly recommend going there with children.
The Nojica National Marine Center is a research institute that studies marine ecosystems and a large aquarium that exhibits living marine life. It was created in 1981 by the mayor of Boulogne-sur-Mer by remodeling an old casino, and in 1982 by marine experts. It has over 50 large aquariums, and you can see thousands of species of living, moving marine life, including sharks, crocodiles, penguins, seals, crustaceans, marine plants, tropical fish, and coral reefs.
Grand Large in AR
'Grand Large', where you can see marine life on a larger scale through AR augmented reality, is a fun way to enjoy Nojika Aquarium. It's a fun way to teach children about the marine ecosystem, so I highly recommend trying it.
address :
Nojika National Marine Center
Bd Sainte-Beuve, 62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
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Hours of operation:
Thursday - Tuesday: 9:30 - 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
※ Operating hours may vary depending on the season. Please refer to the official website for details.
Nausicaa Centre National De La Mer