By donation only, it's a great add-on when visiting the Oregon Coast Aquarium. They have great exhibits and activities for all ages.

We always love stopping here when we can. It's great getting to watch the octopus up close. During this particular visit, the octopus was extremely active. There were a few groups of school children having a great time with their teachers and all the hands-on experiments. Our only disappoint was the fact the book store area seemed to be closed... More

A different world from the aquarium, but also about $15 cheaper. The Science Center has many on hands displays for kids and enough other exhibits to keep adults interested too. Best kept secret is about 100 PHD researchers work out of this center from U of O. It truly is a great asset to Newport and a good alternative for... More

I go to Waldport and Newport often but have never gone here. I found out about it on this site and was pleasantly surprised. My boys, 1 & 3 and our friends kiddos ages 3 & 6 had fun. The octopus feeding at 1 pm was neat! It was Marine Science day so it was crowded but otherwise I'd highly... More

Was very interesting and had many fish to view up close and personal. Many hands on displays. Very informational. Takes 2 plus hours to see every thing.

The Live Octopus ~ This is a must for the kids & adults. Hands on to touch sea life with a guide to tell you information and exhibits you interact with. Lots of other very interesting things to do.

It was a smaller yet interactive experience then the Newport Aquarium. We paid the suggested donation upon entry and the kids could have spent all day. First off... they have a full grown Pacific Octopus there right now and it is bigger then i expected. we got there for feeding time (posted on their website) and it was worth coming... More

The Science Center is a fascinating place to visit for a few hours if you enjoy learning about marine life and the coast from a scientific perspective. There's plenty to see, read, and discover through hands-on displays. We loved the tsunami wave exhibit where you can create a wave and see its tremendous power, and the shy octopus. Live presentations... More

After many trips to the fantastic Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, OR, we finally made a stop at the Oregon State University's Hatfield Marine Science Center this past month. It is, quite literally, just around the corner from the aquarium, and it is well worth a visit. Unlike most aquariums, this is a true marine science center. It has some... More