ARTIS Aquarium

The new ARTIS Aquarium is open!

ARTIS Aquarium

The new ARTIS Aquarium is open!

Join the journey through the new ARTIS Aquarium

After a major restoration, the ARTIS Aquarium is open again! Visit, come face to face with colourful underwater life, and discover the importance of water for everything that lives.

Water is fantastic

Breathe in... and dive into the world of water at the new ARTIS Aquarium.

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Taking care of life underwater

Discover how fragile life underwater is, and what it takes to protect it.

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Art in the Aquarium

Contemporary artists show how water lives, moves and connects.

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The renewed Aquarium

The renewed Aquarium can play a key role in education about a sustainable and livable planet, both now and in the future.

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The restoration

In early 2021, the Aquarium closed its doors. What has happened during the restoration?

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The history

It was once called a world wonder. The Aquarium has a rich history.

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With thanks to all partners and donors

The restoration of the ARTIS Aquarium has been made possible with support from the Gemeente Amsterdam, the Provincie Noord-Holland, the Dutch government, the VriendenLoterij, various funds, and countless dedicated donors.

Deep seeing currents by Olafur Eliasson

There is also space for art in the ARTIS Aquarium. From 3 October, discover Deep seeing currents, the permanent installation by artist Olafur Eliasson, inspired by the mysterious world of the deep sea.

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