Aquarium-Muséum of Liège
Aquarium-Muséum
The aquarium and zoology museum of the University of Liège, with dozens of tanks displaying coral reef fish and sharks. Ideal for families.
The Aquarium-Muséum is located in the zoology institute of the University of Liège on the banks of the Meuse. The aquarium on the ground floor has about 50 tanks showing fish from tropical coral reefs to freshwater rivers, as well as sharks and sea turtles. The zoology museum upstairs displays many animal specimens, including whale skeletons. It is a medium-sized venue, and a visit takes about 1.5 hours. Admission is just over 10 euros. It is an excellent choice for rainy days or outings with children.
Opening hours
About 10:00 am–6:00 pm (extended on weekends)
Nearby sights
- Outremeuse & Musée Tchantchès
- St. Paul's Cathedral, Liège
- La Batte Market
- Place du Marché & Perron
- Museum of Walloon Life
- Church of St. James, Liège
- Prince-Bishops' Palace
- Grand Curtius