Combo: Oceanogràfic + Science Museum Tickets

The most impressive parts are: the Oceans area with the shark tunnel, etc. and the Temperate Zones area, which also has a tunnel, culminating in the coral display—truly beautiful to see (if you look at one of my photos, Nemo is there; Dori didn’t make it into the shot, in case anyone’s looking for them). It’s really nice to get a close-up look at the jellyfish area. Things to keep in mind: 1) the crocodiles don’t show themselves until late afternoon in the summer, but they’re worth seeing; 2) the worst time to see the dolphins is at 4:45 p.m., at least in the summer; 3) the bird aviary is visited by only a few people at a time because it’s sort of a guided tour—they explain things to you—and there’s a long line in the afternoons; I recommend going around lunchtime or first thing in the morning. I do wish that, in addition to the general map, there were a small guide to help visitors navigate the Oceanogràfic, with brief explanations of the different areas. I’m not going to deduct points for this, because honestly, what’s here and what they do here is impressive, but IT WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE ONE. At the Science Museum, the highlight for the general public is the area dedicated to Mars on the third floor, along with all the interactive exhibits about the human body. For those with a special interest, on the second floor, the exhibits dedicated to scientists (Severo Ochoa, Ramón y Cajal, etc.) are worth seeing; there’s a lot of material there that requires some time to explore. And, of course, the dance and memory areas—among others—on the first floor are a lot of fun. For anyone looking for the restrooms at the museum, they’re a bit hidden and not very well marked; they’re in the center of the third floor. You can’t see them because you have to go down a set of stairs (one for each gender) that lead directly to them. For those with older cars who want to avoid Valencia’s low-emission zone: if you’re coming from the south, you won’t have any trouble because you’ll enter directly without passing through it; if you’re coming from the north via the AP7 or A7, you’ll need to skirt the city on the V30—which you can access from these highways—and then switch from the V30 to the V15, which takes you straight there. On the way back, it’s the same route but in reverse. Be careful when leaving the parking lot, because if you drive in the wrong direction and aren’t paying attention, you’ll end up in the low-emission zone.

The area is already impressive thanks to the facilities that surround and are part of the complex where the Oceanografic is located. With no wait to get in, the tour is wonderful and appeals to both adults and children. There are several dining options, and the dolphin show is a must-see—I recommend saving it for last so you can take the opportunity to rest a bit. Parking is very convenient and affordable if you have an admission ticket (€8 for the whole day).

My favorite part was the dolphin show—it was wonderful to watch, even though it was short. The park’s layout makes for a very pleasant visit. You can move around easily without bumping into each other. The museum is a lot of fun to visit; there are several exhibits to explore, and it’s very interesting—you learn so much there!

It was easy to buy tickets, the visitor services were excellent, the nurse at the medical center was very friendly, attentive, and understanding, everything was very clean, the restaurant service was very good, and the dolphin show was very well organized and entertaining.

The Oceanografic and Science Museum combo: it's a bit much for one afternoon in August, but really interesting and entertaining if you're laid-back 😎

The oceanographic museum was beautiful—both the animals and the facility itself. The science museum had lots of interactive exhibits, and it was a very immersive experience for the kids.