About
For over 50 years, this charming aquarium has been celebrating Cornish wildlife and showcasing the amazing aquatic world just beyond the building's walls.
A volunteer-run operation, the aquarium's fish were caught and donated by Cornish fishing boats. It is free to enter and explore, and any money or credit card donations go towards keeping the lovely Mevagissey Harbour maintained.
The aquarium is housed in an old lifeboat house built in 1897. Up until 1930, three distinct lifeboats were kept there. Since then, the building has had many uses, ranging from a gun storage during the Second World War to a café.
Today, the attraction is a charity project aimed at raising awareness on local sea life and bridging the gap between the fishing industry and the general public.
Know Before You Go
The aquarium is out by itself on the harbor. You can’t miss the big blue building.
It is open from late May until the end of October, Monday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
There aren't any restrooms inside but the public toilets are right outside the facility.
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November 8, 2025
