Public Visitation
WEEKEND ADMISSION
OPEN – SATURDAY + SUNDAY
GENERAL ADMISSION
10:00AM – 3:00PM
OCEAN INSTITUTE GIFT SHOP
7 Days A Week 9:30am – 3:00pm
Spirit of support:
CRUISES & Sails
Join us on the water! We offer Whale and Marine Life tours, Bioluminescence Cruises, and Sails! Click here to learn more.
FIELD TRIPS
Labs, Maddie James Seaside Learning Center, historic tall ship, and Research Vessel!
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Weekend Admission
Discover the Ocean with interactive tours and activities that indulge your curiosity. Click here to learn more!
Plan Your Experience
Welcome to Ocean Institute
All programs are designed to maximize immersion, spark curiosity, and inspire a deep commitment to learning.
Whale and Marine Life Excursions
Experience our exciting, educational cruises as you encounter fascinating species in their Pacific Ocean habitat. Get up-close-and-personal as you observe sea life from the deck of our R/V Sea Explorer.
Chambers Gallery Gift Shop
The Laurena G. Chambers Gallery Gift Shop carries ocean-themed items and the latest educational products. Proceeds benefit Ocean Institute programs. Visit the store to find a variety of maritime books, puzzles, jewelry, home decor, and apparel.
Calendar
Ocean Institute is open on the weekends from 10am- 3pm. For questions please e-mail guestservices@oceaninstitute.org
Field Trips
At the Ocean Institute, Experience is the Teacher. Our programs range from immersing students in historical reenactments to empowering students to build robots for undersea exploration and everything in-between.
About
Virtual Opportunities
If you can’t come to Ocean Institute, we want to bring Ocean Institute to you!
Plan Your Visit
Indoor and outdoor activity options with social-distancing in mind.
Leadership and Board of Directors
Corporate and community leaders committed to sustaining the Ocean Institute’s mission to provide profound learning opportunities that advance scientific and environmental awareness.
Our Sponsors
The Ocean Institute is honored to recognize its 2023 generous individual, corporate and foundation donors.
Press & Media
The Ocean Institute is nationally known for its award winning, hands-on marine science, environmental education and maritime history programs.
Making Waves
“Ocean Institute programs have succeeded brilliantly in the most important mission: reaching and actively engaging the imagination of American youth.”
– Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Maritime Education
Contact
Information
Address
24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr.
Dana Point, CA 92629