Plan Your Visit

Weekends

We are only open to the public from 10am-3pm most Saturdays and Sundays. The weekend program is self-guided, however we do have scheduled activities that you can participate in every 25 minutes. The Pilgrim is open most Sundays from 10:00am to 2:30 pm; and is included with your paid admission. The natural tide pools located behind our facility are open to the public and are accessible without an admission fee. Please be aware that this area is a protected site. Periodically we do offer guided tide pool walks; please visit our calendar for upcoming dates and times.

Admission Fees
Members: free General Admission (13yrs +): $6.50
Youth (3yrs - 12yrs): $4.50
Kids (2yrs and under): free

FAQ's
A coffee cart, featuring Coffee Importers products, is open on the weekends providing coffee, drinks and light snacks. Restaurants and other shops are located at the other end of the harbor. The closest ATM is located near the main entrance to the harbor.
Parking is free, but limited.

Cruises and Special Programs
Cruises and other special programs are also only offered on the weekends. It is recommended to reserve tickets for any cruise you are planning to attend and reservations can be made online. Please be aware that children must be 4 years or older to attend. If you have purchased tickets for one of our cruises, you are admitted into the OEC Weekend Program for FREE that day only. Please click here for the calendar of events.

Weekdays

Please note: Our facility is closed to the public Monday through Friday due to school field trips, however we do offer a Behind the Scenes Tour on Thursday & Friday at 3:30 PM. (length: 45 min. approx.) $2.00 per person, members are free. There is only one tour per day and it will begin promptly at 3:30 pm.

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