Located in Liège, the Aquarium-Museum is a unique venue combining tropical aquariums, marine animals, scientific collections, and an impressive skeleton gallery. It’s an educational and surprising museum, perfect for a family outing or for discovering the biodiversity of the living world.
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Description
The Liège Aquarium-Museum is a space dedicated to exploring aquatic life and biodiversity. It combines two distinct worlds: an aquarium featuring freshwater and marine species, and a museum showcasing a vast zoological collection. Located along the riverfront in the city center, it is one of Liège’s must-see educational attractions.
Aquarium
The aquarium section allows visitors to observe dozens of species from a variety of environments. The tanks are designed to recreate natural habitats and offer close-up viewing.
- tropical fish
- European freshwater species
- marine fish
- invertebrates and corals
- recreations of natural ecosystems
The vivid colors and surprising shapes of many species make this area especially popular with children.
Museum
The museum features an impressive collection of taxidermied specimens, skeletons, fossils, and educational models. Visitors can discover the diversity of the animal kingdom, from the smallest invertebrates to the largest mammals.
- spectacular skeleton gallery
- taxidermied species from around the world
- university educational collections
- fossils, skeletons, casts, and skulls
The museum is part of the University of Liège, giving it a strong scientific identity and a clear educational mission.
Exhibitions and Education
The site regularly hosts temporary exhibitions on themes related to wildlife, evolution, and the environment. It is also a popular destination for schools thanks to its educational workshops and guided tours.
Access
The Aquarium-Museum is located along the Meuse riverfront, close to the city center of Liège. It is easily accessible by bus, on foot from Liège-Palais station, or by car thanks to nearby parking facilities.
