Welcome ...

Closeup of an octopus in an aquarium tank at the Marine Science Visitor Center
The octopus is just one of the fascinating creatures you'll see at the HMSC Visitor Center.

... to the Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center, where science is as close as your fingertips. Touch a sea anemone, listen to whale songs, walk along an estuary - and learn about the fascinating science behind it all.

Here's a video preview of some of what you'll find.

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Up Close at the Visitor Center

A boy meets one of the Visitor Center's most popular residents.

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Come explore!

Visitor Center images and hours.

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More video from the HMSC Visitor Center:

The Fun of Science

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