Open againSince 17 September 2026
The northernmost oceanarium in the world
After a four-year break, the Arctic seals are back on stage. Shows Wednesday to Sunday at 12:00 and 16:00.
About
Murmansk Oceanarium is the only aquarium complex in Europe where Arctic seals are trained and perform.
The oceanarium is loved by several generations of Murmansk residents and is one of the city’s landmarks. The building closed in 2022, but the team stayed together and kept caring for the seals and the building every day.
The renovation restored the dome, lobby, floors, lighting and entrance, refurbished the pool, and added new seating and a modern sound system for the shows.
Filya, Dasha, Zhiva and Pers
All four seals are healthy and in good shape. They kept training and polishing their routines while waiting for their audience.
2022
The building closes due to new licensing requirements. The team keeps caring for the seals.
June 2026
Residents and the regional government raise over 3 million rubles; all wage debts are paid.
10 September 2026
A permanent licence to work with animals for public performances is granted.
17 September 2026
Grand reopening. The first visitors are students of the Governor’s Lyceum.
“The animals are healthy and well. It is great that the team, despite all the difficulties, stayed together and kept working with them.”
Services
Tickets
Shows, Wed–Sun
12:00 · 16:00
Ticket
All ages
1,500 ₽
Pay online by card via YooKassa. Your e-ticket arrives by email.
Contacts
How to find us
Address
4 Geroev-Severomortsev Ave, Murmansk
On the shore of Lake Semyonovskoye. For a taxi: пр. Героев-североморцев, 4
Getting here
Trolleybuses 2, 3, 4 or buses 5, 10, 18, 33 to the “Gagarina St” stop
Opening hours
Wed–Sun, shows at 12:00 and 16:00
Closed Monday and Tuesday