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We are a marine science education and research center showcasing the ecology and creatures of coastal Georgia. Apart from a few permanent residents, our facility is exclusively catch-and-release—every specimen you see came from the ocean outside or close by, so our exhibits are always changing!
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Hours

Open Wed - Mon 9:30AM - 5PM
Closed Tuesdays
Last admission sold at 4:30PM

Getting here

37 Meddin Drive,
Tybee Island, GA 31328

Contact Us

(912) 786-5917
Give us a call if you have any questions.

Parking &

Directions

We are located on Tybee Island at the end of the North Beach Parking lot on the beachside of Fort Screven. Pay for parking at kiosks or download the easy-to-use ParkTYB app available for both iPhone and Android platforms.

 

Visitors can call parking services at 912-472-5101 or visit the offices at 1509 Strand Ave. for any issues. Bus parking is located in designated spaces on Pulaski Street.

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prices

Adults

$15

Children

$12

Ages 5 -12, kids four & under free
Seniors & Military

$12

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Memberships

Choose the membership level that’s right for you and become part of a community that cares about coastal conservation. Annual memberships include exclusive perks and help support the Tybee Island Marine Science Center’s mission to educate, inspire, and protect.

All Memberships Include

  • Free annual admission
  • Free Guest Passes
  • 20% off Gift Shop
  • 20% off Online Shop
  • 10% off Sea Camp
  • Early registration for Sea Camp & Sea Turtle Nest Excavations
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Accessibility

We strive to provide an accessible and inclusive marine science experience for all.

There are designated spaces for disabled permit holders close to our entrance in the North Beach parking lot.

The front entrance is a gradual ramp with arm rails, and there is an elevator that serves both floors of the facility.

Beach wheelchairs are free to use with our supervised programs.

Not seeing what you need? Let us know! info@tybeemarinescience.org.

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Enhance your visit with one of our

Programs

Includes General Admission
  • 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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Includes General Admission
  • 1 hour
  • For Ages 6+
FROM

$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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Includes General Admission
  • 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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Includes General Admission
  • 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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Includes General Admission
  • 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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available this Summer
  • 1.5 hour
  • For Ages 6+
FROM

$25

Sea Turtle Nest Excavation
Available this Summer. Space is limited to 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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Exhibits

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center offers a dynamic marine science and nature-based experience for island visitors, school groups, and scout troops all year round. Check out our coastal galleries full of live animal exhibits, interactive stations and life-size animal replicas, plus a fossil room, pirate ship playground, and more!
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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
Last admission sold at 4:30PM
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