PALAIS DE LA PORTE DOREE - AQUARIUM TROPICAL

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Are you aware that the Palais de la Porte Dorée in the 12^th arrondissement has housed a Tropical Aquarium since the 1931 Colonial Exhibition?... Bring the whole family to discover a rich collection of some 5,000 fish from 300 species. From the discus to the clown fish, sea anemones to mandarins, plunge into this fascinating and colourful world.

Tours can include lectures, workshops, special itineraries and activities for those who prefer to explore the aquarium from an educational standpoint. A definite must for budding aquarists and experts on aquatic fauna alike.

S.C.-R.

photo © D.R.

Practical information

PALAIS DE LA PORTE DOREE - AQUARIUM TROPICAL

293, avenue Daumesnil

75012

PARIS

Metro :

Porte Dorée

Bus :

PC2, 46

telephone number :

01 53 59 58 60

www.aquarium-portedoree.fr

Access for persons with limited mobility

Tourisme & Handicap label

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Museum

DMF - French Museums Board

Built for the colonial exhibition of 1931, the former Musée des Colonies retains the tropical aquarium from this period. With a learning trail, primitive and electric fish, Asian waters, and aquatic life from Africa and South America, not forgetting the show with the crocodile pit, sharks, and piranhas.

Others informations

Architecturals styles :

1930

List of collections :

Aquarium

Collections period :

20th century

Opening days and times

Open/Closed :

Tuesday to Friday: 10am-5:30pm. Saturday and Sunday: 10am-7pm

Cash desk closes at :

45 mins before closing

Days of week :

Open on those public holidays :

Individual tours

Independant tour :

€4.50. During exhibtions €5.70. RR €3. During exhibitions €4.20

Guided tour.

Group tours

Group tour.

Services

Educational activities.

Photo allowed :

No flash. No tripod.

Room hire.

Other services :

Museum & Monuments pass		Child minding		Animals welcome
Bookshop