The Gyotaku is a traditional Japanese artistic technique that originated among fishermen as a way to record their catches and pay tribute to the generosity of the sea.

In this workshop, children will discover some of the animals that inhabit the seabed while experimenting with this unique printing technique, combining creativity, observation and learning about the marine environment.

In this video, you can see how the Gyotaku workshop for summer schools is carried out at L’Aquàrium de Barcelona.

Recommended age: 8 to 14 years old
Capacity: min. 15 – max. 30 children (per time slot)
Duration: 1 hour
Times: 10:30 am and 11:30 am

Price : 15€ per child (workshop + free access to all other areas )

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Download coloring illustrations:

• Sunfish pendant
• Shark
• Moray eel
• Sole
• Seahorse

Jordi, the largest shark at L’Aquàrium de Barcelona, has disappeared.

Dr Pandora and her friends from the seabed will need the children’s help to follow the clues and solve this mysterious case. Will they manage to find him?

An exciting marine adventure where children become true ocean detectives!

* The theatrical performance is conducted in Catalan.

Recommended age: 3 to 8 years old
Capacity: min. 30 – max. 50 children (per time slot) 
Duration: 1 hour
Times: 10:30 am and 11:30 am

Price : 15€ per child  (workshop + free access to all other areas )

Materials to view or download

• Educational materials
• Also check the species guide at L’Aquàrium.

Free visit to the facilities of L’Aquàrium de Barcelona, where groups can explore the different exhibition areas and discover the biodiversity of Mediterranean and tropical ecosystems up close.

The activity includes a fun treasure hunt that encourages participants to observe, investigate and uncover fascinating facts about the animals and habitats of the underwater world while exploring the aquarium.

Age: All ages
Capacity: 100 children (per time slot)
Duration: 2 hours

Price: 11€ per child (free access to all exhibition areas)

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• Download materials
• Check educational resources
• Access the marine world

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Summer school activities at L’Aquàrium de Barcelona are adapted to different age groups, including children and teenagers.

Some activities are designed for younger children from the age of 3, such as educational scientific theatre, while others, like Gyotaku at the bottom of the sea, are recommended for children aged 8 to 14.

Capacity depends on the selected activity within the summer school programme.

For example, workshops can host between 15 and 30 children per time slot, while educational theatre activities allow groups of 30 to 50 participants.

For the self-guided visit to L’Aquàrium de Barcelona, capacity can reach up to 100 children per session.

The summer schools at L’Aquàrium de Barcelona offer educational activities adapted to different age groups.

Some activities are designed for younger children from the age of 3, such as educational scientific theatre, while other creative workshops and marine activities are recommended for children aged 8 to 14.

This way, each group can take part in age-appropriate activities and discover marine biodiversity in a fun and participatory way.

The duration depends on the type of activity selected within the summer school programme.

Workshops and educational activities last approximately 1 hour, while the self-guided visit of L’Aquàrium usually lasts around 2 hours, allowing visitors to explore the exhibitions and observe Mediterranean and tropical marine species.

Yes. All activities in the summer school programme at L’Aquàrium de Barcelona include access to the aquarium’s exhibition areas.

In addition, groups can access::

• interactive areas,
• the panoramic terrace with play area,
• various educational spaces within the aquarium.

This allows participants to complement their experience with a self-guided visit and discover marine biodiversity independently.