Akwarium Gdyńskie

The Education Room is the oldest of all exhibition halls of the Gdynia Aquarium and is located on the second floor of our building. There are museum collections here, which are a reminder of the rich history of the National Marine Fisheries Research Institute, of which the Aquarium is part of to this day. One of the characteristic points of this room is the Atlantic sturgeon, once the largest representative of our native ichthyofauna. It reached a length of 4 m and weight up to 300 kilograms. This species has existed on earth for millions of years, but could not resist overfishing. At the turn of the century, it almost completely disappeared from our waters. The specimen presented in the Gdynia Aquarium was caught at the Vistula estuary in 1972 and it is believed that it was the last specimen of this species that occurred in Polish waters.

The Baltic Room is located on the third, the top floor of the Gdynia Aquarium. This is a museum space dedicated to our sea. On the map located in the center of the room you can see the entire topography of the Baltic Sea and find such characteristic places as depths, islands or port cities. In showcases you can see exhibits representing all groups of Baltic organisms, including sharks visiting the Danish Straits.

From the windows of this room, there is a breathtaking view of the Gulf of Gdańsk. From here you can see the cliff in Gdynia Orłowo, and when the visibility is good, Hel Peninsula.

The Aquatic Animals of the World is the first of the exhibitions presenting animals that started their lives in the Gdynia Aquarium. It is often called the dark room because of its dim light. This darkening is necessary – the animals in this exhibition inhabit the depths of the ocean – the waters of the Atlantic, North Pacific and Indo-Pacific.

Among 19 tanks, 5 stand out, which due to their characteristic shape are called “shoes”. This form allows to better observe the animals living near the bottom. They are, for example, marbled sharks, which we successfully bred in the Gdynia Aquarium.

At least a few shark species can be found in the Aquatic Animals of the World exhibition. However, they do not resemble the characters of the infamous “Jaws”, hence in this exhibition we particularly encourage you to read the descriptions located by the tanks.

The Coral Reef Room is located on the first floor of the Aquarium building. It has 14 tanks that present the inhabitants of one of the most biodiverse corners of the planet. The most magnificent aquarium in this room holds 3,000 liters of water. It is here that you can admire the largest living coral reef in Poland.

In this room we will see hard and soft corals, invertebrates such as sea cucumbers and starfish, as well as fish of fabulous shapes and coloration. In the animal world, the art of camouflage is a very useful feature. However, for people who want to watch their lives is a hindrance. That is why, especially in this exhibition, it is worthwhile to look to find all its inhabitants.