Presentation times are 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Special guests include spooky spiders and slithering snakes. Visit our Ecology Center Lab between animal presentations to build your very own Vampire Squid Rocket. Cost is included in the regular price of admission; Ocean Institute members free. Weekend hours are 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Ocean Institute is a non-profit organization which seeks to demystify the world of science, empower children to become tomorrow’s scientific leaders, and deepen society’s appreciation of how the ocean and science impact our lives. Established in 1977, the Ocean Institute uses the mystery and allure of the ocean to inspire 115,000 students per year with more than 60 award-winning ocean science and maritime history programs.
We’re located in Dana Point Harbor alongside the tide pools of a Marine Protected Area, and we use the ocean as the classroom to inspire students of all ages to learn. We’re open to the general public. Weekdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., $5/person (members and children under 2 free). Facilities open: the atrium, alcove, courtyard & Maddie James Seaside Learning Center. Weekends, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., $10/adult, $7.50 seniors and children ages 3-12 (members and children under 2 free).
Facilities open: the atrium, alcove, courtyard, Maddie James Seaside Learning Center & Ocean Education Center; includes Pilgrim tour on most Sundays, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Unique maritime and ocean-themed items are available in the Chambers Gallery daily, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Institute address: 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point. Website: www.ocean-institute.org. Phone: (949) 496-2274.
Jim Graves
