Bay Education Center
Bay Education Center
Explore an estuary in downtown Rockport, Texas.
Explore an estuary in downtown Rockport, Texas.
Whether you live in the area or are just visiting, this new addition to South Texas is a ‘must see’ and is free and open to the public, Tuesday through Saturday, 1-4 pm, with daily presentations at 2 and 3 pm. So many of us are drawn to the local estuaries, but know little about the important role they play in our ecology. The Bay Education Center provides the visitor with an innovative way of exploring and learning about these important bodies of water and the life they support. Step inside the exhibit hall to be serenaded by the sounds of an estuary, and greeted by a life-sized Whooping Crane and giant oyster. Stroll at your leisure to enjoy our hands-on exhibits and check out the current water quality in our bays. An added attraction is Science On a Sphere®, a spherical display system created by NOAA to illustrate Earth science concepts to people of all ages. Stop by for a visit and it will be an experience that will inspire new appreciation and knowledge of the world around you.
Group tours are available if a request is made least two weeks before the desired date.
Location: Downtown Rockport, Texas (121 Sea Breeze Drive)
Hours: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday
Science on a Sphere presentations are shown Tuesday – Saturday at 2 and 3pm.
Presentations may be canceled/substituted without notice.
For more information: 361-727-6428
The University of Texas Marine Science Institute also operates a Visitor Center in Rockport, Texas called the Bay Education Center. Located at 121 Seabreeze Dr., this Center is free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 1- 4 pm.
Directions from Port Aransas: Take the ferry to Aransas Pass. Once in Aransas Pass turn RIGHT on TX-35 business. Stay on TX-35 BUS N all the way to Rockport (about 10 miles). In Rockport, turn right onto FM 1069 (Market Street). Turn left onto Austin Street. Turn right onto Veterans Memorial Dr., which will become Seabreeze Drive. The Bay Education Center will be on your right, just before the entrance to Rockport Beach Park.
Directions from Corpus Christi: Take the Harbor Bridge (US-181 N) towards Portland. Continue onto TX-35 N. Take the Market Street exit and turn RIGHT onto Market Street. Please see directions from Market Street above.