A safe and adapted environment for children’s leisure
A special programme of marine environmental educational activities designed for summer schools.
A proposal designed for learning, experimenting and enjoying the marine world in a fun, flexible and participatory way.
Schedule 2026
June 29 – July 27 (Monday to Friday)
Are you ready to experience an amazing underwater adventure?
Dive in with us and discover everything hidden beneath the sea!
Educational experiences to learn through play
Sensory workshops and discovery-based activities
Programmes designed to bring the marine environment closer to pupils through creative workshops, interactive theatre and observation and exploration activities that foster curiosity and learning.
All activities include admission to the exhibition areas of L’Aquàrium de Barcelona and access to the panoramic terrace with a children’s playground.
Experimental workshop for summer schools
Sensory workshops and discovery-based activities
A programme designed to bring the marine environment closer to pupils through art.
Workshop “GYOTAKU UNDER THE SEA”
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:
Discover marine life through Japanese art.
Educational Scientific Theatre for Summer Schools
Dive into a marine world full of surprises
Children take part in adventures led by marine characters who help them discover, in a fun and educational way, the characteristics and adaptations of the animals that inhabit the seabed.
Theatre “THE MYSTERIOUS CASE OF THE MISSING SHARK”
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
Visit the exhibition at L’Aquàrium de Barcelona
A journey through marine ecosystems
Explore a variety of marine ecosystems through the Mediterranean and tropical aquariums, the large Oceanarium, and the spaces dedicated to biodiversity and marine conservation.
Consult the L’Aquàrium de Barcelona species guide to expand your knowledge of the animals and ecosystems you will encounter throughout the visit.
“SELF GUIDED VISIT” for summer schools
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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How to book
Plan your summer school activity
- Phone: 93 221 74 74 (Bookings Department)
- Email: reserva@aquariumbcn.com
Access interactive areas
PLANETA AQUA
Circular room with differentiated and interactive habitats
AQUA PROTECTORS
Interactive experience to become a protector of the sea
MANGROVE FOREST
New digital space to discover ecosystems between land and sea
Frequently asked questions about summer schools
From what age can participants join?
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.
How many children can participate per group?
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.
Are the activities adapted to different age groups?
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.
What is the duration of the visit?
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.
Do the activities include access to the aquariums?
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.
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