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Sciences & NatureCité de l'Océan
Biarritz · Pyrénées-Atlantiques · Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The Ocean City is a scientific museum located in Biarritz, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, dedicated to exploring the marine world. The museum offers immersive experiences combining virtual reality, simulators and 3D and 4D films, intended for audiences from 6 years old. Thematic activities cover marine biodiversity, the origins of the ocean, polar ecosystems and maritime myths. Visitors can explore underwater universes in 360°, experience surfing sensations in virtual reality or discover marine creatures in immersive environments. The museum also offers conferences and events, and is located near the Atlantic Ocean and Biarritz Aquarium.
Practical information
Opening hours
Today · 09:00–20:00
See the rest of the week
- Monday
- 09:00–20:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00–20:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00–20:00
- Thursday
- 09:00–20:00
- Friday
- 09:00–20:00
- Saturday
- 09:00–20:00
Hours may vary by season. See current hours →
Address
1 Av. de la Plage
Phone number
+33 5 59 22 75 40Official website
citedelocean.comGoogle Maps
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Getting there
Nearest station
About 35 min walk from station Biarritz (or 10 min by car).
Nearest station
About 35 min walk from station Biarritz (or 10 min by car).
Parking
On-site parking.
Distances and times calculated from © OpenStreetMap contributors data · calculated on 2 September 2026
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Galleries nearby: Galerie du coté (2.1 km), Galerie Charly Ndoumbe (2.2 km), Galerie Page Biarritz (2.2 km).
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