Programs
Open year-round, Seacoast Science Center empowers visitors to fully engage in their learning experience with hands-on environmental education for all ages.
Nature@Nite
Join us for fun, relaxed, family-friendly evenings filled with marine science activities, lit-up tanks and exhibits, and nature-based programs. FREE of charge!
Third Friday of the month, 4-6pm.
Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
Play and learn together! Engage in science discovery with your little ones in a fun, social setting.
Last program of the 2025-2026 season is Thursday, April 16.
Nature Programs
Join us for seasonal, family-friendly activities including nature walks, tide pooling, salt marsh investigation, nature journaling and more, led by SSC naturalists.
Spring & Summer 2026 Nature Programs posted.
Wildlife Kayak Tours
Join an SSC naturalist for a relaxed-pace wildlife viewing paddle as we explore Little Harbor and its estuarine waters.
2026 Schedule Coming Soon!
Isles of Shoals Excursions: A Marine and Coastal Ecology Learning Adventure
Join SSC on a unique Isles of Shoals adventure to discover the beauty and fascinating wildlife of the Gulf of Maine.
2026 Schedule Coming Soon!
Marine Science Fellowship
Get hands-on experience! Our semester-long course gives high school students a unique opportunity to expand their studies in a practical, supportive, resource-rich environment.
Stay tuned for Summer Community Science Fellows information.
Seal Walks
Join Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal Rescue (MMR) to observe local seal species along the Merrimack River. Choose from two tour locations: Salisbury Beach State Reservation and, new for 2026, Half Tide Rocks in Newburyport, MA!
Seal Walks sold out for the spring season. Be sure to check back in the fall for 2026-2027 season details.
BioBlitz!
BioBlitz is an annual community science event where families and experts collaborate to explore, discover, and document the biodiversity of Odiorne Point State Park. BioBlitz offers opportunities for all ages to hone their skills as naturalists in the areas that interest them the most.
Thank you to the experts & community members who joined us. 2025 species count, coming soon...
For Educators
Whether you’re looking for a field trip to Seacoast Science Center and Odiorne Point State Park, virtual programs, curriculum resources, training workshops, or outreach programs held at your location, we’re here to help.
