Visitors Center

Visitors Center

Interest in Marine Science is promoted by the Visitor Center where self guided tours and educational movies are among the attractions offered. Seven aquaria display typical Texas coastal habitats and the organisms that live in them, including Spartina, black mangrove marsh, oyster reef, open bay bottom, rock jetty and offshore artificial reefs. Other displays in the main building highlight current and past research projects and feature representative specimens or photographs of local plants and animals. Over 40,000 visitors have toured the facility annually. 

 
Group tours are available if a request is made in writing at least two weeks before the desired date. 

Location: Cotter Street (on the way to the beach)
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday 

Ocean Emporium (educational items and souvenirs) Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Movies are shown Monday through Thursday at 3 p.m.  No movies on Friday.

For more information: (361) 749-6729