Main building of the museum, aquariums THE WORLD OF THE OCEAN. A GLIMPSE…

The main building of the Museum of the World Ocean was opened in September, 2003 by the VII International Congress of the History of Oceanography. The World of the Ocean. A Glimpse… exposition and its wonderful marine aquariums and collections of corals and shells appeared in 2004. The Congress-Hall is located on the first floor. Concerts, exhibitions, conferences and presentations are held here. The lighthouse containing the lens of Fresnel and an open-air terrace with a wonderful view of the historical fleet embankment and the cathedral crown the main building.

The main building was designed by - V. Gavrilov’s Architect's Office.