Children at the touching table at Hatfield Visitor Center

Enjoy our Visitor Center

More than 150,000 people pass through the doors of the Hatfield Visitor Center every year to see exhibits, participate in hands-on activities and learn about marine animals and issues facing the coast.

OSU students visit HMSC facilities

Prospective Student Tours

Spend a term on the coast! We offer an array of hands-on, immersive courses tailored to meet the requirements of several OSU majors.