Established in 1991 Nausicaa, Centre National de la Mer educates visitors on the sustainable development of our activities on the planet.

The aquarium boasts a wide-range of interesting exhibitions, as well as a stunning Coral Lagoon which is home to 3,500 different animals as well as Nausicaa's living reef, sea-lion pool and tropical lagoon.

Where is National Sea Centre - Nausicaa?

Boulevard Sainte-Beuve,
62200 Boulogne-sur-Mer

When is it open?

  • Nausicaa is open every day, all year round*, from 9:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. (to 7:30 P.M. in July and August) *Nausicaa is closed on 25 December all day long and on 1st January until 2:00 PM.
  • Annual closing period: three weeks in January.

What is the cost of entry?

  • Full rate over 12 years old: € 18.80.
  • Full rate from 3 to 12 years old: € 12.30.
  • Concessions, Students and the unemployed: € 13.15.
  • Over-60s: € 17.30.
  • Disabled visitors: € 10.40.Tour circuit adapted to people of reduced mobility