RATNAGIRI MARINE AQUARIUM AND MUSEUM
Sadanand Wadi, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, India
Marine Aquarium and Museum is located on Ratnagiri-Bhagwati Mandir Road next to Mandavi Beach in Ratnagiri Town. The Marine Museum was established in 1985 by the Marine Biological Research Station of Ratnagiri. The Marine museum has some rare and beautiful specimens like Sea horse fish, Lion fish, Trigger fish, Sea turtles, Eels, Sea cucumbers, Star fish, Lobsters, Sea snakes and many more.
This museum also possess well mounted precious and age old skeleton of Whale. The original length of the whale being 55 feet long and 5000 kg in weight is strongly appreciated by everyone who visits this station. Taking into consideration the growing demand of general public about aquarium, a beautifully arranged and well decorated separate freshwater aquarium section has been recently developed. In this section, along with beautiful and fancy colour fishes, one can also observe locally available freshwater aquatic species like Prawns, Crabs, Turtles, Barbs and Aquatic plants.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to July
Do's & Dont's
- Do keep the premises of the neat and clean.
- Do not carry firearms or any sharp objects.
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 10:00 AM | 05:00 PM | 10 | 5 |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Ratnagiri Bus Stand |
3 KM | 1800221250 |
 Ratnagiri Railway Station |
10 KM | 139 |
 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport |
336 KM | 912266851010 |
What to Carry
- Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Zadgaon | 1 KM |
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