Government Aquarium, Bangalore

Name: Government Aquarium
Address: Kasturba Rd, Bangalore, 560001, India
Telephone: +91 80 2286 7440

#43 among attractions in Bangalore

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Bangalore Aquarium, also known as Government Aquarium, is the second largest aquarium in India. It is located at the entrance of Cubbon Park in Bangalore, India, and was established in 1983. It has a variety of exotic cultivable as well as ornamental fish on display. It is very near to vishweshwarayya museum. The aquarium is administered by the Karnataka State Government Department of Fisheries. ()

Opened: 1983 (41 years ago)Coordinates: 12°58'35"N, 77°35'55"E

Address

Kasturba RdSampangirama NagarBangalore 560001 India

Contact

+91 80 2286 7440

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Day trips

Government Aquarium – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Commercial Street, Karnataka Government Museum, Brigade Road.

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12°58'47"N • 77°36'25"E
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Government Aquarium open?

Government Aquarium is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Government Aquarium?

Nearby attractions include Statue of Queen Victoria, Bangalore (1 min walk), Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum, Bangalore (5 min walk), M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore (5 min walk), Museum of Art & Photography, Bangalore (5 min walk).

How to get to Government Aquarium by public transport?

The nearest stations to Government Aquarium:

Bus

MG Statue • Lines: 292, 293E (2 min walk)
Chinnaswamy Stadium • Lines: 126A, 13, 13A, 13C, 13D, 13E, 13H, 13J, 13K, 13S, 154, 155, 15K, 161B, 161D, 166, 182, 210Fa, 210G, 210Ga, 210Q, 215U, 234F, 27, 27A, 27E, 27N, 292, 293E, 34, 342Wa, 368, 37, 404J, K6, Tr4A, Tr7 (2 min walk)

Metro

Cubbon Park • Lines: Purple (8 min walk)
Dr. B R Ambedkar Station, Vidhana Soudha • Lines: Purple (13 min walk)