Dive into wonder: Celebrate World Oceans Day at the Galway City Museum’s Ocean Celebration Week
To celebrate World Oceans Day, and this year’s theme “Wonder”, Galway City Museum is hosting Ocean Celebration Week from Monday, 2 June to Friday, 6 June 2025. The Marine Institute is delighted to collaborate on this week-long programme, which features a range of free, family-friendly activities designed to spark curiosity and deepen our connection with Ireland’s marine environment.
Organised in partnership with Galway Atlantaquaria and the Marine Institute, the event will include interactive exhibits, lunchtime talks, and engaging beach activities that invite visitors to explore the beauty and complexity of our ocean. From young ocean explorers to lifelong marine enthusiasts, there’s something for everyone.
“Ocean Celebration Week is a brilliant opportunity for people of all ages to discover more about the sea and 
its importance in our daily lives. I’m excited to help deliver events that make marine science accessible, fun, and meaningful for our community. The theme of ‘Wonder’ really captures what we hope people will feel – that sense of awe and curiosity about our ocean world,” said Lea Delhaise the Marine Institute funded Graduate Intern at Galway City Museum.
The Marine Institute’s close partnership with Galway City Museum continues through the exhibition The Wild Atlantic – Sea Science, an immersive, interactive space that brings the story of Ireland’s ocean to life. Visitors can learn about marine biodiversity, ocean exploration, and the critical role of ocean science in protecting our planet.
What’s on:
- Beach activity: Explore the Shore – Where History Meets the Sea. 2nd June, 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm, Grattan Beach.
- Lunchtime activity: Marine Birds Under Pressure. 4th June, 1.00 pm – 1.50pm, Galway City Museum.
- Lunchtime talk: Giants of the Atlantic – Whales & Dolphins of Ireland. 5th June, 1.00 pm – 1.50 pm, Galway City Museum.
- Lunchtime talk: Secrets of the Sea – A Photographer’s Journey. 6th June, 1.00pm – 1.50 pm, Galway City Museum.
- The Wild Atlantic – Sea Science exhibition. Open Tues – Saturday, Galway City Museum.
For more information on Ocean Celebration Week and a full schedule of events, please visit Galway City Museum’s website at galwaycitymuseum.ie
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