SEA LIFE Munich
SEA LIFE Munich
3.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About
Dive into an amazing underwater world at SEA LIFE München. On your interactive journey you will follow the course of the water and playfully learn fascinating facts about the creatures and their habitats. Meet Germany's largest shark diversity with blacktip reef sharks, zebra sharks or nurse sharks at SEA LIFE Munich!
Duration: 1-2 hours
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kyriazis p
Nicosia, Cyprus198 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
The kids were so excited to see the sharks and there was even a picture with a beluga but since it was in German only, we only realised that the beluga whales were only on video with a short clip with their life story. The indoor lighting was poor, the sharks very small in size. Just to keep it short and clear, NOT A VALUE FOR MONEY place to visit.
Written August 19, 2022
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Dear kyriazis p, thank you for your visit to SEA LIFE Munich and your feedback. We are sorry that we could not fully meet your expectations and that you found our price-performance ratio insufficient. If you have any suggestions for improvement or other comments, please feel free to share them with us by e-mail: muenchen@sealife.de. We are always happy to receive feedback! Best regards from the SEA LIFE Munich team
Written August 22, 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Marrgot
Bucharest220 contributions
Mar 2013 • Couples
We paid 32 euros for two persons and it took us about half an hour to see everything, take pictures, have a look in the gift shop...
The whole place is very small and might be fun for small children, but if you're an adult looking to spend some time in an aquarium, this is not the place.
The whole place is very small and might be fun for small children, but if you're an adult looking to spend some time in an aquarium, this is not the place.
Written April 1, 2013
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WillowGlenLover
Munich, Germany30 contributions
Apr 2013 • Family
TIP 1 : Buy yourself the Express Ticket online, while quite a bit more expensive you save yourself quite a bit of waiting time
TIP 2: Ask your kid to go to the potty before you enter (as the only restroom is at the entrance/exit) and once you are in it's a one way street
TIP 3: No need to plan for longer than 1 1/2h even when walking slowly
TIP 4: Bring your own food
TIP 2: Ask your kid to go to the potty before you enter (as the only restroom is at the entrance/exit) and once you are in it's a one way street
TIP 3: No need to plan for longer than 1 1/2h even when walking slowly
TIP 4: Bring your own food
Written April 8, 2013
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Carolyn B
New York74 contributions
Aug 2018
I absolutely hate giving negative reviews but unfortunately this deserves it. It could be SO much better with better management and thought about just who they are dong this for - the fish, or the people who pay admission! Hardly anything in English which, when you consider this is supposed to be a major attraction leaves me somewhat dumbfounded! Staff were not helpful and seemed unfriendly. I tried to make the most of it with my 3 Grandchildren but we left very disappointed. Save your money and go to the Dino museum instead - it's incredible - a bit like Jurassaic Park; the children loved that.
Written September 18, 2018
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dieReiselust
Hilter, Germany68 contributions
Nov 2013 • Family
Not really much to complain about what sea life they have or don't have (selection very limited in comparison to aquatic life that can be found at many of Germany's zoos) - but the aquarium is built underground. It is dark and cramped with extremely narrow areas, practically single file. Please remember many German people cannot find the patience to wait in line. People with disabilities will have a very hard time to maneuver through the exhibits. With kids running around - this is pure chaos. There is also no where for people to sit except towards the end around an open pool. Then the toilets were not maintained at all - no toilet paper or sanitizer. Not much room here either for people to wait in line - which also happens with kids who need a bit more time. This was quite disappointing and far too expensive - would absolutely not recommend.
Written November 13, 2013
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Dear dieReiselust,
thank you for taking the time to leave a review and we are sorry to hear you did not enjoy your experience on your recent visit.
We value all feedback and have ensured your comments have been shared with the team. If you would like to discuss your visit further please don't hesitate to contact us on muenchen@sealife.de
Many thanks,
your SEA LIFE Munich Team
Written February 19, 2014
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KaceyB
Portland, OR66 contributions
I've been to a lot of aquariums in my life and Sea Life has some definite pros and cons.
Pros:
* I thought the tanks/habitats were nicely designed. Most of the time you could actually peer down into the tank or look from the side to see under water. That was cool. The habitats were also thematically interesting.
* I liked that most of the exhibits were child-height, allowing my toddler to enjoy them walking and from her stroller. But keep an eye out--some are tempting splash pools for toddlers!
* I thought it was cool that they had loaner step-stools for little kids to experience the exhibits--very thoughtful and a first in my experience.
* Some interesting species that were new to me
Cons (minor):
* The place is small, as are some of the exhibits. I felt there was no "must see" or signature exhibit. No wow factor.
* The touch pool was rather lame, with plastic animals--I've seen much better executions
* The only bathrooms (yep, just one set!) are at the entrance/exit. You have to navigate the tiny gift shop to get there, tough with kids as we all know! So with kiddos, go when you get there.
* My toddler usually loves going to our local aquarium. I noticed she was less excited and engaged with this one, but that may be a jet-lag issue.
I think the exhibit information cards had English translations, but to be honest, I didn't look. My toddler was buzzing through quickly. There are people presenting exhibit information, but all talks/performances were in German (as expected).
The admission was comparable to US aquarium prices, but a bit steep for what they had. (I didn't see the value.) An adult admission will set you back €15.95, but you can prepay online and save yourself a couple Euro per head.
Pros:
* I thought the tanks/habitats were nicely designed. Most of the time you could actually peer down into the tank or look from the side to see under water. That was cool. The habitats were also thematically interesting.
* I liked that most of the exhibits were child-height, allowing my toddler to enjoy them walking and from her stroller. But keep an eye out--some are tempting splash pools for toddlers!
* I thought it was cool that they had loaner step-stools for little kids to experience the exhibits--very thoughtful and a first in my experience.
* Some interesting species that were new to me
Cons (minor):
* The place is small, as are some of the exhibits. I felt there was no "must see" or signature exhibit. No wow factor.
* The touch pool was rather lame, with plastic animals--I've seen much better executions
* The only bathrooms (yep, just one set!) are at the entrance/exit. You have to navigate the tiny gift shop to get there, tough with kids as we all know! So with kiddos, go when you get there.
* My toddler usually loves going to our local aquarium. I noticed she was less excited and engaged with this one, but that may be a jet-lag issue.
I think the exhibit information cards had English translations, but to be honest, I didn't look. My toddler was buzzing through quickly. There are people presenting exhibit information, but all talks/performances were in German (as expected).
The admission was comparable to US aquarium prices, but a bit steep for what they had. (I didn't see the value.) An adult admission will set you back €15.95, but you can prepay online and save yourself a couple Euro per head.
Written July 18, 2012
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hum823
Dallas, TX167 contributions
Aug 2010
This isn't a very impressive aquarium and it's definitely not worth going at the standard price. Sometimes you can get 2 for 1 coupons in the newspapers and this makes the price more reasonable.
There are a few exhibits but it's not very big. It's good for a weekend afternoon to see some fish for 2-3 hours but don't expect too much. Definitely avoid if you have to pay the standard price.
There are a few exhibits but it's not very big. It's good for a weekend afternoon to see some fish for 2-3 hours but don't expect too much. Definitely avoid if you have to pay the standard price.
Written June 4, 2011
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ellinika
Romania219 contributions
Aug 2018 • Solo
I went there bearing in mind other Aquariums I had see in other countries. Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. I think the souvenir shop had more things to sell than the number of fish in the aquarium.
Do something else instead.
The place is a little bit creepy and old.
I could see some fish and some marine beings from the local area and the Danube. Not very interesting.
I had difficulty in opening the entrance door.
Do something else instead.
The place is a little bit creepy and old.
I could see some fish and some marine beings from the local area and the Danube. Not very interesting.
I had difficulty in opening the entrance door.
Written October 24, 2018
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Ike W
Curitiba, PR173 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Munich is a great city for many things, but not for these. The Aquarium is poor. Yes, there are fishes, colored fishes, some small sharks and few turtles, in medium places. That´s it. Worth five euros, maximum, never twenty. For this price, you can see better aquariums in Chicago and California.
Written August 1, 2018
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PanikosH
Cyprus10 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
Really disappointing experience. Not much variety. If you visit the Munich zoo aquarium, there is not anything else, really important to see.And I agree with arpitab, my son gad a better and most memorable time feeding ducks and swans at the Olympia Park.
And they have a "cafe", with nothing to offer. Definitely a waste of money and time.
And they have a "cafe", with nothing to offer. Definitely a waste of money and time.
Written August 15, 2013
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Elke A
Pfarrkirchen, Germany
Wenn man eine Tageskarte erworben hat, kann man Sea Life dann mal für eine Zeitlang verlassen und dann erneut wieder kommen, ohne nochmals den Eintrittspreis zu bezahlen?
Written March 15, 2015
Andrea P
Hamburg, Germany
Hallo Elke,
ja bei der Tageskarte können Sie so oft rein und raus gehen wie Sie möchten, ohne noch einmal den Eintritt zu bezahlen.
Viele Liebe Grüße,
Ihr SEA LIFE Team
Written April 7, 2015
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