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Programs

At our marine science center in Tybee Island, we offer year-round programs for visitors of all ages. Whether you’d like to get out to the beach, the marsh, or the water, we have a science program for you! Check out all of our programs below.

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Walks, Talks, & Treks

  • 1 hour
  • All Ages
FROM

$22

Beach Ecology Walk
Join a marine science educator for a guided walk on Tybee’s north beach. Learn about ecology, marine life, and more while gaining an appreciation for our oceans.
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  • 1 hour
  • For Ages 6+
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$22

Whale Tales
Discover the incredible lives of North American Right Whales and the vital conservation efforts underway along Georgia’s coast in this engaging lecture-based program. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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  • 1 hour
  • All Ages
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$22

Turtle Talk
Join us to learn about the amazing lives of these sea turtles. We’ll discuss anatomy, natural adaptations, why sea turtles cry, natal beaches, and Tybee Island’s conservation efforts.
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  • 1 hour
  • For Ages 6+
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$22

Marsh Ecology Trek
During this trek through Georgia’s salt marsh, you’ll get hands-on exploration in the mud searching for animals and learning about these unique areas. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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  • 1 hour
  • For Ages 9+
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$22

Sift ‘N’ Seine
Catch and examine marine animals by pulling a seine net through waist deep water. You’ll learn about the organisms you catch, including crabs and jellyfish, then release them. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
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  • 1 hour
  • All Ages
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$22

Guided Group Gallery Tour
Get the most out of your visit with a private tour of our galleries with one of our environmental educators. You'll meet some of our animals up-close and in-person!
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  • 1 hour
  • For Ages 1-4
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$25

Toddler Thursdays
Toddlers with a parent or guardian are introduced to a marine animal or subject through different activities, like a book reading, a craft, and a game or movement. Program includes admission for parent or guardian (required)
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Summer Programs

  • 1 Week Program
  • For Ages 6 - 11
Sea Camp
Sea Camp provides a hands-on experience introducing your child to animals native to Coastal Georgia. Our engaging program teaches campers by way of the classroom, the beach, field trips and outdoor fun.
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  • 1.5 hour
  • For Ages 6+
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$25

Sea Turtle Nest Excavation
Available starting this Summer. Space is limited to 15 participants for this rare opportunity to join members of the Tybee Sea Turtle Project and observe an excavation of a recently hatched sea turtle nest.
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Schools, Scouts, & Groups

  • 2 hours
  • For Ages 6+
Boy & Girl Scouts
We offer a Coastal Georgia Badge program for Boy and Girl Scouts of America. Each year, thousands of scouts--from to--from across the country participate in the center's program to meet the state requirements for earning their Coastal Georgia Badge.
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  • 2 hours
  • For Ages 5+
Sidewalk to the Sea
Sidewalk to the Sea provides exposure, experience, and connection to Savannah’s coastal and offshore environments for students in Savannah-Chatham County Title I elementary schools — the next generation of coastal stewards.
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  • 2 hours
  • For Ages 5+
Coastal Classroom
Schedule a school field trip to the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Our programs correlate to the Georgia Performance Standards (GPS), which are aligned with the National Research Council’s National Science Education Standards.
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  • 2 hours
  • All Ages
Group Tours
Book a group tour at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center for an island ecology experience unlike any other! Includes a guided gallery tour with a marine science educator and two activities of your choosing.
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Tybee Island Marine Science Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) commited to cultivating a responsible stewardship of coastal Georgia’s natural resources through education, conservation, and research.
  • Wed - Mon 9:30AM - 5PM
    Closed Tuesdays
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