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The University of Texas Marine Science Institute
750 Channelview Dr, Port Aransas, TX 78373-5015
Open today: 09:00 - 17:00
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“Educational fun”
Roberta F
“Museum? Aquarium? Free? Count me in!”
As an extension of the university the museum is both entertaining and educational. The static... read more
tom c
, Jackson, Mississippi
SteelCity13
Austin, Texas
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Such a fun little gem
Date of experience: July 2024
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Roberta F
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This was great!
Close up view of creatures and fish, hands-on tank, educational fun activities, and great staff. We'll definitely go back.
Date of experience: March 2024
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tom c
Jackson, Mississippi
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As an extension of the university the museum is both entertaining and educational. The static displays and hands-on presentations are very informative. The aquariums are just cool!
Date of experience: April 2024
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404HappyTraveller
Saskatchewan, Canada
469233
It was a cooler blustery day, so indoor activities were on the agenda. This is a great way to spend an hour or so, looking at some of the live displays in tanks, as well as all the associated information presented in wall displays and dioramas. Very informative and interesting, and it’s free, by the way. There’s also a short outdoor wetland walk adjacent to the building which only took a few minutes, but was also interesting and informative. Unfortunately their animal rescue and rehab centre wasn’t open to the public today, so didn’t have the opportunity to take that in.
Date of experience: February 2024
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We went with family and had a good time. It has good information about the island and a few fun activities for kids. We enjoyed the walking trail too.
Date of experience: November 2022
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Nellie858
Minneapolis, Minnesota
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The main center is still under repair. Attached to it is the Amos Rehabilitation Keep or ARK which rescues and rehabilitates turtles, owls, and shorebirds. They offer a twice weekly guided tour which is amazing. Educational and inspiring- the volunteers who run it very experienced, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about their work with the animals. Not to be missed !
Date of experience: February 2022
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