Thirty-two years after its opening, Nausicaá is continuing to attract the crowds: almost 850,000 visitors every year. As the second-largest tourist attraction north of Paris, the Centre National de la Mer is a genuine tourist magnet and an economic development tool.
The record of 20 million visitors once again confirms the Centre’s appeal, not least thanks to its endlessly renewed exhibitions and new additions every year.
In June 2022, Nausicaá embarked on a new era with the “GRAND LARGE”, an immersive augmented reality experience that takes you on a journey to rub shoulders with the Giants of the High Seas. And in July 2023, the Centre National de la Mer launched “In the footsteps of a handler”, a unique experience to learn about the day-to-day routine of the handlers at Nausicaá.
Whether they come from Hauts-de-France, north of the Loire, Belgium, England, the Netherlands or Germany, their presence also demonstrates the growing interest that the general public is taking in the marine environment. The Centre is rated 4 out of 5 on TripAdvisor and has been awarded the “Qualité Tourisme” label since 2013.
ABOUT NAUSICAÁ
Since it was created in 1991, the Centre National de la Mer has been striving to raise everyone’s awareness and educate people about the life of the Oceans and their vulnerability. Through its exhibitions, conferences and initiatives, Nausicaá is aiming to turn its thousands of visitors into committed stakeholders.
Beyond an educational and scientific experience, as well as creating a community of commitments, Nausicaá is taking on the role of influencer in the struggle to preserve the Oceans by accomplishing each year useful initiatives that have an impact.