Activity
Get up close to the octopus
Where is an octopus's brain located, what does its mouth look like, and how does it actually shoot ink?
In this activity, you’ll get up close and personal with one of the ocean’s most fascinating animals as we dissect a ten-armed octopus together and examine its anatomy, lifestyle, and fascinating adaptations to life in the ocean.
The instructor will guide you through the entire dissection, but you’ll get to handle the octopuses yourselves. Along the way, we’ll take a closer look at the gills, ink sac, eyes, and beak, among other things, and learn more about how octopuses live, hunt, and protect themselves in the ocean.
Book an octopus dissection for your company outing, family event, or a unique day out with friends—you’re sure to have an experience that will stick in your memory!
How do I book the activity?
Fill out the form using the button below to book the activity—we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
This activity can be booked Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.—except during school breaks.
Please note that the activity must be booked at least 14 days in advance. If you would like to book the activity on shorter notice or outside the times mentioned above, please contact usat booking@musvest.dk.
If you have any questions about the activity, please contact us at formidling@musvest.dk.
We are looking forward to an exciting renovation of the museum in the coming years. Therefore, starting in 2027, bookings for this activity will be subject to the availability of space.
