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Tybee Island Marine Science Center

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Wed - Mon 9:30AM - 5PM

Last admission sold at 4:30PM

Adults

$15

Children

$12

Ages 5 -12, kids four & under free

Seniors & Military

$12

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Our mission is to cultivate a responsible stewardship of coastal Georgia’s natural resources through education, conservation, and research.

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center offers a dynamic marine science and nature-based experience for island visitors, school groups, and scout troops all year round. Whether we’re on the beach, in the marsh, or in our Open-Air Classroom, our exhibits and programs showcase Georgia’s marine life and coastal ecology.

Check out our coastal galleries full of live animal exhibits, interactive stations and life-size animal replicas, plus a fossil room, pirate ship playground, and more!

*We are closed on Tuesdays for tank maintenance, but our public Walks, Talks, and Treks and group programs are available every day!

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Wildlife

Touch Tanks

Fossil Room

Interactive
Exhibits

Ship Watch Loft

Bird Watch Deck

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Pirate Ship
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Our mission is to cultivate a responsible stewardship of coastal Georgia’s natural resources through education, conservation, and research.

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Walks, Talks, & Treks

Programs

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1 hour

All Ages

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$22

Beach Ecology Walk

Join a marine science educator for a guided walk on Tybee’s north beach. Learn about ecology, marine life, and more while gaining an appreciation for our oceans.

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1 hour

For Ages 6+

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$22

Whale Tales

Discover the incredible lives of North American Right Whales and the vital conservation efforts underway along Georgia’s coast in this engaging lecture-based program. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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1 hour

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$22

Turtle Talk

Join us to learn about the amazing lives of these sea turtles. We’ll discuss anatomy, natural adaptations, why sea turtles cry, natal beaches, and Tybee Island’s conservation efforts.

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1 hour

For Ages 1-4

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$25

Toddler Thursdays

Toddlers with a parent or guardian are introduced to a marine animal or subject through different activities, like a book reading, a craft, and a game or movement. Program includes admission for parent or guardian (required)

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1 hour

For Ages 6+

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Marsh Ecology Trek

During this trek through Georgia’s salt marsh, you’ll get hands-on exploration in the mud searching for animals and learning about these unique areas. Recommended for ages 6 and up.

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1 hour

For Ages 9+

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$22

Sift ‘N’ Seine

Catch and examine marine animals by pulling a seine net through waist deep water. You’ll learn about the organisms you catch, including crabs and jellyfish, then release them. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

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available Summer 2025

1.5 hour

For Ages 6+

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Sea Turtle Nest Excavation

Available Summer 2025. Space is limited to for this rare opportunity to join members of the Tybee Sea Turtle Project and observe an excavation of a recently hatched sea turtle nest.

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Sea Turtle Nesting

Updates

From May through October, sea turtle nesting season is in full swing on Tybee Island. Our dedicated volunteers with the Tybee Island Sea Turtle Project patrol the beach each morning, searching for new nests and protecting them throughout the season. As hatchlings prepare to emerge, teams keep a close watch—especially during the exciting moment of a “boil,” when around 100 baby turtles surface and make their way to the ocean. Follow along for the latest nest discoveries, hatch dates, and excavation updates—and don’t forget to meet our resident marine debris ambassadors.

Nesting Updates

Where's Westie

On Sept. 6, 2025, we released the three-year old loggerhead sea turtle "Westie" out into the ocean. Westie is the first TIMSC marine debris ambassador to be equipped with a tracker, thanks to local environmental organization Save Sea Life. We will be posting updates every Wednesday here and on our Facebook page, so follow along!

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Sea Camp

Is your child a budding scientist or just loves the beach? Our summer Sea Camp packs tons of fun experiences into week-long programs, including sifting for marine creatures with a seine net, poking around the marsh for crabs, searching for dolphins out on a boat—even dissecting a squid in our outdoor classroom!

Campers learn hands-on about the wonders of the Georgia coast and make memories that last a lifetime. Be sure to register early—spots are limited and fill up fast!

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Association of Nature Center Administrators

Georgia Association for Marine Education

Tybee Island Marine Science Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) commited to cultivating a responsible stewardship of coastal Georgia’s natural resources through education, conservation, and research.

Wed - Mon 9:30AM - 5PM
Closed Tuesdays

Last admission sold at 4:30PM

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