The Aquarium Piran is located next to the picturesque harbour, in the heart of Piran’s old town, a city whose history and identity have been shaped by the sea for centuries. Founded in 1964, the Piran Aquarium has been part of the city’s natural and cultural heritage for over six decades, offering visitors an opportunity to discover and learn about marine life. Since 2022, the Piran Aquarium has also been part of the Science Centre of the University of Primorska, which brings together units dedicated to presenting the scientific research work of the University of Primorska to the wider public.

In the aquarium, we present the diversity of marine organisms from the northern Adriatic and introduce visitors to life in various marine habitats. We strive to continually upgrade our activities with educational and awareness-raising initiatives through which we aim to bring visitors closer to the importance of the sea, its biodiversity, and the fragility of marine ecosystems, while encouraging a responsible attitude towards the conservation of the natural environment.

AQUARIUM PIRAN

dr. Manja Rogelja, scientific manager 

+386 31 713 462   manja.rogelja@upr.si

Marinka Krmac Ilič, head of the science centre

 +386 51 215 702  science.centre@upr.si