A meeting with the sea that combines play, discovery, and emotion.
Learning comes naturally when you connect with the sea.
A programme designed to bring marine environmental education into the classroom through a direct experience with Barcelona’s marine environment, encouraging sensory learning.
Our educational programme is aligned with the official Early Childhood Education curricula and with the Educational Project of L’Aquàrium de Barcelona.
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Educational visits can be conducted in several languages depending on availability, mainly in Catalan or Spanish.
What early childhood students learn during the school visit
A first contact with marine ecosystems
Marine environmental education aims to stimulate children’s natural curiosity.
This educational approach introduces young learners to the marine environment through exploration, observation and scientific play.
During their experience at L’Aquàrium de Barcelona, pupils learn to observe the marine environment with curiosity, interpret what they discover and connect it to situations in their everyday lives.
Experimental educational activities for early childhood
Sensory and participatory workshops
Stories, songs, observation, experimentation and emotion. These are the key ingredients of scientific workshops specially designed for Early Childhood Education.
The workshop ends with a moment in which children share their emotions and experiences.
All experimental educational activities include free access to the different exhibitions at L’Aquàrium de Barcelona, as well as access to the panoramic terrace with its children’s playground.
Workshop “STARS AND THE SEA”
How many arms do starfish have? Where is their mouth? Can they move? Let’s find out!
A short story and a song invite children to discover starfish and their relatives. Children will observe these marine invertebrates directly, sparking curiosity and questions.
Capacity : 30 students per educator
Duration : 45 minutes
Price : 13 € per student (workshop + free admission to all exhibition areas )
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Educational materials to complement the visit:
First notions of marine animals
Workshop “SHARK FIN”
What are sharks like? What do they eat? How are they born? Let’s discover!
By following clues left by sharks at L’Aquàrium Barcelona, children become researchers, learning through observation and handling biological materials.
Capacity : 30 students per educator
Duration : 45 minutes
Price : 13 € per student (workshop + free admission to all exhibition areas )
Sensory learning and guided observation
Workshop “PENGUIN FOOTPRINT”
How do penguins live? What do they eat? How do they reproduce? Let’s explore!
By following penguin footprints, children solve mysteries through research and experimentation.
Capacity : 30 students per educator
Duration : 45 minutes
Price : 13 € per student (workshop + free admission to all exhibition areas )
Participatory dynamics
Workshop “THE DANCE OF SEAHORSES”
How do seahorses dance? How do they interact with the world around them?
Through dance, we will explore water as a medium, the different shapes a fish’s body can take, and its locomotion system.
We invite children to explore movement with their own bodies through a short choreography built from their experience.
Capacity : 30 students per educator
Duration : 45 minutes
Price : 13 € per student (workshop + free admission to all exhibition areas )
Educational materials to complement the visit:
Story comprehension and body expression
Workshop: “JELLYFISH: THE BUTTERFLIES OF THE SEA”
What are jellyfish like? Do they have a skeleton? Let’s learn about them!
The calm, mesmerizing movement of jellyfish invites children to explore the fascinating world of these enigmatic animals. Throughout the workshop, they discover the main characteristics of these invertebrates and learn about some of their surprising relatives.
Capacity: 30 students per educator
Duration: 45 minutes
Price: €13 per student (workshop + free admission to all areas)
Connection with nature.
Educational materials to complement the visit:
Interactive scientific theatre
Stories of the sea to better understand the marine environment
Early Childhood Education students dive into a marine world full of surprises. In addition, Dr Pandora, the clownfish Evaristo and other characters bring them closer to life in the ocean in a clear, engaging and highly entertaining way.
Theater “JOURNEY TO THE LAND OF MARMARÁ“
Mariel has lost her imaginary fish, Marmará, and sets out to find it across all the seas of the world. During this journey, she experiences exciting adventures and discovers what life is like under the sea. Will she find Marmará? Adventure and emotion guaranteed!
By participating in this activity, children observe living beings in an imaginary environment, helping them identify their characteristics and adaptations to the environment.
A wonderful setting to raise awareness about respecting nature and its conservation.
Capacity: min. 30 – max. 50 students per time slot
Duration: 2 hours
Price: 14,50 € per student (theatre + guided visit + free admission to all exhibition areas )Duración: 2 horas
* Black light theatre * The theatrical performance is in Catalan
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Discovering marine species through storytelling. Emotional connection
Theater “ALL THE COLOURS!”
Evaristo, a tropical clownfish, has gotten lost and ended up in the Mediterranean Sea. How can he return to his home? How will he find his anemone again?
With the help of the students and the fish of the sea, he will surely succeed
Through the activity, children will identify characteristics of fish such as colors and relate them to their environment.
By participating and enjoying the experience, awareness of respect and conservation of the natural environment is also reinforced.
Capacity: min. 30 – max. 50 students per time slot
Duration: 2 hours
Price: 14,50 € per student (theatre + guided visit + free admission to all exhibition areas )
La representación teatral se realiza en catalán
Introduction to marine biodiversity. Cultural awareness and expression
Theater “THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE MISSING SHARK”
Jordi, the largest shark at L’Aquàrium, has disappeared. Dr. Pandora, with the help of her friends from the depths of the sea, will try to find him. Will they succeed?
During the activity, children will discover different characteristics and adaptations of animals that live in the depths of the sea, by following the clues Dr. Pandora uses to find the missing shark.
Capacity: min. 30 – max. 50 students per time slot
Duration: 2 hours
Price: 14,50 € per student (theatre + guided visit + free admission to all exhibition areas )Duración: 2 horas
* The theatrical performance is in Catalan
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Introduction to marine biodiversity. Cultural awareness and expression
Educational materials to complement the visit:
School visits for Early Childhood Education
School visit with a route designed to discover the diversity of marine ecosystems
By fostering scientific curiosity and the discovery of marine biodiversity, this route allows pupils to explore:
- The 33 Mediterranean and tropical aquariums
- The large Oceanarium
- The Planeta Aqua room and the Mangrove Forest
- The interactive spaces
- The panoramic terrace with a children’s playground
GUIDED SCHOOL VISIT
A walk to discover what life is like on the seabed, guided by an educator from L’Aquàrium de Barcelona.
Throughout the main exhibition route, pupils observe, discover and understand the marine world in a fun and engaging way. Questions, anecdotes and curiosities will spark their interest and help them understand the importance of respecting and conserving the natural environment.
Capacity: 30 students per educator
Duration: 1 hour
Price: €13.50 per student (guided visit through the main exhibition + free access to all other areas)
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Guided observation with scientific learning
SELF-GUIDED SCHOOL VISIT
Scientific exploration of the marine ecosystem: 600 species, 11,000 organisms.
This type of visit allows students to explore the exhibition areas of L’Aquàrium de Barcelona guided by their own school educator. It includes a visit to the main exhibition with the 33 Mediterranean and tropical aquariums and the large Oceanarium, as well as the rest of the spaces and the panoramic terrace with a children’s playground.
Capacity: 100 students per time slot
Duration: 1,5 hours
Price: €11,90 per student (self guided visit through the main exhibition + free access to all other areas)
Consult the L’Aquàrium de Barcelona species guide to learn more about the marine diversity you will encounter during your visit.
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Independent exploration adapted to the group’s pace
Educational materials to complement the visit:
Learning about the sea through play and experimentation
Sensory experiences that connect emotion and learning
Our activities turn your school visit into a learning experience, where play and observation become essential tools.
In addition, our programmes connect with the classroom before, during and after the visit, reinforcing pedagogical continuity.
Early experiences with the sea can shape the way children understand nature in the future.
Key educational principles of the school visit for Early Childhood Education
- Activity aligned with the Early Childhood Education curriculum
- Direct observation of marine species and ecosystems
- Development of language and oral expression
- First concepts of marine biodiversity
- Promotion of attitudes of respect for and care of the marine environment
- Guidance by specialised educators
What skills are developed in Early Childhood Education students
Key learning outcomes through marine exploration
The school visit supports the holistic development of pupils through hands-on experiences connected to the marine environment.
- Autonomy and emotional awareness
- Social interaction and cooperation
- Observation skills and scientific curiosity
- Language and oral communication
- Creativity and artistic expression
Marine environmental education content in Early Childhood Education
First steps towards understanding and caring for the marine ecosystem
Programmes designed to bring marine biodiversity closer to Early Childhood Education pupils through sensory experiences, storytelling and direct observation.
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Communication development
- Use and respect of turn-taking
- Listening comprehension
- Developing attention to and understanding of stories and theatrical performances
- Body expression
Discovery of the natural world
- Diversity of marine species
- What they are like, how they feed, and how they live
Environmental awareness
- Importance of caring for marine ecosystems
- Threats affecting species and habitats
How to book
For availability and reservations:
- Phone: 93 221 74 74 (Reservations Department)
- Email: reserva@aquariumbcn.com
Complete your visit with interactive areas
A spectacular circular room with distinct habitats housing penguins, piranhas, jellyfish, rays, and more, along with interactive areas
An interactive experience where students become ocean protectors, helping keep it free from waste and pollution to protect marine species
A new digital space where students discover different ecosystems, located among trees that connect land and sea
Explore activities for other educational levels:
- Primary Education activity programme
- Secondary Education activity programme
- Baccalaureate research project
- Additional educational resources
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