Museum of Oceanography

The Museum of Oceanography is one of my favorite museums in Nha Trang. Though not large, it’s impeccably maintained and full of fascinating exhibits. Right at the entrance, you’re greeted by an enormous whale skeleton—an impressive and memorable welcome. Nearby, detailed displays of other large fish skeletons break down each part, making it both educational and captivating. Just past the entrance, a small pool showcases sharks and a variety of marine creatures, setting the tone for what’s inside. Throughout the museum, tanks teem with colorful small fish, snails, sea urchins, and more, each accompanied by clear and informative explanations. A standout highlight is the unique cylindrical aquarium, followed by an underwater tunnel walkway where you can admire sharks swimming overhead. The visit concludes with a glimpse into the museum’s lab, where scientists preserve and study these fascinating sea creatures. With affordable tickets and engaging exhibits, this museum is a must-visit—and I can’t wait to return.

Lot of beautiful creatures such as fish, shrimp, coral and anemone. U can see and know their informations by reading on the board. U can take photos with lots of amazing stuff like giant whale bones, swimming sharks, round tank,… Student: 10k ~ 0.5$ Adult: 40k ~ 1.7$ Carpark available, nice condition, toilet available

A must-see place. There are a lot of species of marine life and other artifacts related to the ocean. There are many unexpected things there. I recommend it as much as possible. A unique place in Nha Trang.

The Oceanography Museum in Nha Trang is a quirky dive into marine life—think massive fish tanks and weird sea critters that fascinate! Some displays feel a tad dated, but the shark section is wild. Check out the coral exhibits for a colorful thrill. Snagged a guided visit via Joytime—informative, no fuss, and I was stoked to catch a quiet morning. Perfect for ocean nerds like me!

Was a nice morning out of the sun.. I really enjoyed the time in the museum. To cheap not to go and enjoy. Will go again. Looks like in the future they will have more exhibition. Love see the turtles.. They must have been rescued.

Must visit when in Nha Trang, can go earlier before the cable car operates since this opens at 6am. Features a wide variety of marine creatures, some relatively rare ones too such as sea turtles and sharks. While I do feel that many of the enclosures are currently very cramped, with many animals squeezed into a small space, I hope they are able to raise sufficient funds to expand their habitat. Ticket cost 40000 for adults and can be bought on-site. As we went very early, we are unsure if there will be a queue for tickets at later timings, but we did observe crowds building up at the entrance as tour groups come in.

The Museum of Oceanography in Nha Trang is a fascinating stop, especially if you’re curious about marine life. Highlights include the giant whale skeletons, colorful aquariums with turtles, sharks, and coral species, plus thousands of preserved specimens. It’s affordable and educational, though some enclosures feel outdated. Best visited in the morning to avoid crowds—worth a couple of hours if you’re in the city

I have been in November and there were four stray marine fanciers - including me - in the whole museum. Now is July and we have here four tourists per square meter, who mostly do not stop screaming on each other, to steam out excitement or just for fun. Three quarters of sharks from the open tank are gone, so are rainbow lobsters and few other species. Despite that, if you are fond of tropic aquatic biology, here you still can find quite something to feast your eyes on. Friday, 11 am