Government or education venue
Hatfield Marine Science Center
32 locals recommend,
Location
2030 Southeast Marine Science Drive
Newport, OR
Tips from locals
Great affordable marine discovery center for the whole family. Admission by donation
In the same neighborhood as the aquarium is the Visitor Center at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, a marine research facility of Oregon State University that houses about 300 university and government scientists. The Visitor Center’s exhibits explain much of the research that goes on at Hatfield in engaging, hands-on, kid-friendly ways. Kids can handle local marine life in touch tanks, attempt to build Lego structures that will withstand waves in a wave tank, watch cool videos about local marine topics, and snoop on a giant Pacific octopus, the center’s many-armed ambassador.
In the same neighborhood as the aquarium is the Visitor Center at the Hatfield Marine Science Center, a marine research facility of Oregon State University that houses about 300 university and government scientists. The Visitor Center’s exhibits explain much of the research that goes on at Hatfield…
Octopus, urchins, fish and interactive displays great for kids of all ages. suggested donation $20/family or $5/person
Incredible exhibits, great family outing! See a live octopus. No entry fees, but donations are accepted. Good for a rainy day or break from the beach.