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Hours Today: Open 9:30am - 3:00pmWelcome the Hōkūle'a from onboard the R/V Sea Explorer! Tickets are $20 a person and also include access to the sold-out welcome ceremony! 3:00pm - Board the R/V Sea Explorer We will go out to the harbor entrance to welcome the Hokule'a and escort them back to the Maddie James Seaside Learning Center dock at […]
FREE TO THE PUBLIC Hōkūle'a Arrival Ceremony 4:30 pm - Hōkule'a Arrives outside Dana Point Harbor Dana Point OC Sheriff will provide a water salute and R/V Sea Explorer will escort behind. While Hōkūle'a enters the mouth of the harbor, it will be escorted by canoe clubs to Ocean Institute's dock. 5:00 pm - Welcome […]
Stoked on ScienceExploring Careers in Ocean ScienceJoin like-minded peers who are passionate about the ocean. Conduct research with leading scientists in our labs and at sea aboard the R/V Sea Explorer. Gain an understanding of the education and career pathways in ocean science. Empower yourself to advance your passion for the ocean into a career. […]
FREE TO THE PUBLIC Hōkūle'a Dockside Canoe Tours Come aboard the legendary Hōkūleʻa and meet the crew circumnavigating the Pacific on the Moananuiākea Voyage.About Hōkūleʻa and the Moananuiākea Voyage: The Hōkūleʻa is a symbol of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and a vessel that pays homage to the ancient Polynesian navigators who used the stars, winds, and natural […]
Disney's Moana Screening with the Crew! Doors open at 4:30pm 5:00pm-6:45pm: Screening of Moana 6:45pm: Movie commentary with the Hōkūle'a crew Join us for an enchanting evening celebrating the cultural richness of Disney's "Moana" with a special screening followed by exclusive commentary from the crew aboard the iconic Polynesian voyaging canoe, Hōkūle'a. Experience the magic of […]
FREE TO THE PUBLIC Hōkūle'a Dockside Canoe Tours Come aboard the legendary Hōkūleʻa and meet the crew circumnavigating the Pacific on the Moananuiākea Voyage.About Hōkūleʻa and the Moananuiākea Voyage: The Hōkūleʻa is a symbol of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and a vessel that pays homage to the ancient Polynesian navigators who used the stars, winds, and natural […]
GUESTS - $10 OI Members - FREE Students - FREE Hōkūle'a Documentary Screening & Presentation: Meet the Crew Doors open at 4:45pm Screening of Hōkūkle'a: Finding the Language of the Navigator from 5:00pm-5:40pm Meet the Crew Talk begins at 6:00pm Embark on a captivating journey as we welcome the remarkable crew of the Hōkūle'a and dive into […]
FREE TO THE PUBLIC Hōkūle'a Dockside Canoe Tours Come aboard the legendary Hōkūleʻa and meet the crew circumnavigating the Pacific on the Moananuiākea Voyage.About Hōkūleʻa and the Moananuiākea Voyage: The Hōkūleʻa is a symbol of the Hawaiian cultural renaissance and a vessel that pays homage to the ancient Polynesian navigators who used the stars, winds, and natural […]
Wednesday NOV 8 10am - 6pmThursday NOV 9 10am - 6pmFriday NOV 10 10am - 8pmSaturday NOV 11 9am - 5pm2023 Mermade Market Hosted at Ocean Institute! "Mermade Market is a hand curated marketplace with a mission to bring incredible finds from amazing creators to our customers! Our vision is to bring together likeminded lovers […]
Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission! 10:00AM – 3:00PMOcean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes! Our rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Staff and volunteers stand ready […]
Our Words & Waves Book Club presents a screening of My Octopus Teacher. This 2020 documentary follows a filmmaker as they forge an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest, learning as the animal shares the mysteries of her world. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Upcoming […]
Ocean Institute invites you to join us for General Admission! 10:00AM – 3:00PMOcean Institute’s general admission engages the public with our rotating monthly themes! Our rotating monthly themes allow visitors to keep coming back to discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Staff and volunteers stand ready […]