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Hours Today: Open 7:00am - 4:30pmLyric Opera of Orange County Presents SONGS OF THE SEALyric Opera OC returns to the Ocean Institute for a beautiful evening of sea-themed melodies & music. The evening begins with a reception, hosted by Dana Point Sister Cities, with light hors d'oeuvres and wine overlooking Dana Point Harbor. Don't miss one of the most elegant evenings […]
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The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Nicholas Endowment, brings interesting innovations, real-world research, exotic experiences, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics ranging from ocean researchers, ocean authors, ocean artists, and ocean athletes. Light snacks & Refreshments available […]
OCEAN INSTITUTE AND MUSIC PRESERVES PRESENTSUMMER JAMS CONCERT SERIES Come celebrate and support two local non-profits with an intimate concert, artist interview, beer, wine, and food! The Summer Jams Concert Series is a family-friendly three-part series that takes you behind the music with an exclusive artist interview and intimate concert by the sea. Tickets will also […]
Friday, July 14 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Featured Film: The Living Sea All movies are educational films by Greg MacGillivray. Cozy up on the waterfront in Dana Point Harbor for a family-fun movie, sea shanties, and more!We will kick off the event with some crowd-favorite sea shanties provided by Queen Anne’s Blouse Pirate Band […]
OCEAN INSTITUTE AND MUSIC PRESERVES PRESENTSUMMER JAMS CONCERT SERIES Come celebrate and support two local non-profits with an intimate concert, artist interview, beer, wine, and food! The Summer Jams Concert Series is a family-friendly three-part series that takes you behind the music with an exclusive artist interview and intimate concert by the sea. Tickets will also […]
Take a deep dive and explore our local sharks and their surrounding environments at Sharks After Dark! Discover the ocean’s underwater world with our fun, interactive spaces and activities that indulge curiosity. Using a blacklight discover more about bio-fluorescence and our animals. Get your hands wet in our tide pool touch tank. Explore and learn about […]
Friday, July 28 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Featured Film: Great Barrier Reef All movies are educational films by Greg MacGillivray. Cozy up on the waterfront in Dana Point Harbor for a family-fun movie, sea shanties, and more!We will kick off the event with some crowd-favorite sea shanties provided by Queen Anne’s Blouse Pirate Band […]
Senior Saturdays! Join us on the last weekend every month from 9:00am – 10:00am for Senior Saturdays. Some things just get better with age! Come enjoy the sophisticated side of ocean exploration with special hours for seniors-only. We will open an hour early just for our 55+ age community members to come enjoy our weekend […]
The Ocean Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series, presented by the Nicholas Endowment, brings interesting innovations, real-world research, exotic experiences, and delightful discoveries to the surface through powerful presentations from an ocean of experts. Speakers present on a variety of topics ranging from ocean researchers, ocean authors, ocean artists, and ocean athletes. Light snacks & Refreshments available […]
OCEAN INSTITUTE AND MUSIC PRESERVES PRESENTSUMMER JAMS CONCERT SERIES Come celebrate and support two local non-profits with an intimate concert, artist interview, beer, wine, and food! The Summer Jams Concert Series is a family-friendly three-part series that takes you behind the music with an exclusive artist interview and intimate concert by the sea. Tickets will also […]
The Ocean Institute and three local diving organizations are pulling out all the stops to celebrate the first-ever International Scuba Day on Aug. 6, 2023, by holding a “Clean the Reef” event that will meet up at the Native Plant Garden behind the Ocean Institute.