Seacoast Science Center

Category: Science museum

Address: 570 Ocean Blvd, Rye, NH 03870, USA

Phone: +16034368043

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–4PM

Monday: 10AM–4PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 10AM–4PM

Thursday: 10AM–4PM

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Kevin Reese

Jul 3, 2022

A great stop to acquaint my Midwestern children with marine life as we drove from Boston headed to our vacation in Acadia. My children enjoyed the touch tanks so much that they could have cared less about any other exhibit (the remaining exhibits were informative and enjoyed by the adults). Outside a quick walk down Rabbit Run, passing the playground, led us to the Sunken Forest tide pool area. The children enjoyed the tide pools even more than the the touch tanks, and both were listed as favorites of the trip even though they were on Day 1 of a 7 day trip. We timed our visit perfectly to have just enough time inside before going outside for low tide.

Matthew Raudonis

Apr 16, 2022

We had a great visit on Good friday. Scheduled our check in for mid day so we could arrive early and picnic in the park first. Luckily we missed the large school group that visited in the morning. Our kids loved the touch tank. Several aquariums were well maintained and had informative plaques about the oysters and corals they contained, but surprisingly no info about the fish. It would be nice to have at least list of the various fish and some info about the large Morey Eel. All the employees were very knowledgeable and very nice to the kids

Chelsea Ardle

Dec 5, 2021

Amazing gem on new Hampshire's seacoast. They had small aquariums with sea creatures including lobsters, sea horses (one was pregnant!), skates and more. Gift shop was great. Would go back.

Arun Pradeep Karuppiah

Oct 18, 2021

This place is good for kids and adults who like to touch small live sea shelled living things and know about it. They have good size sea horse and exotic fishes and size comparison of shark to real life.

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Questions & Answers

Is some light grilling allowed at the picnic area

Youla Winarta | Jun 23, 2022
David Carton | Jul 23, 2022

Yes, at the stand alone BBQ grills..

Can just adults go here?

Holly | Apr 24, 2022
Rick Wheeler | Apr 24, 2022

Yes of course. Also Odionne point is beautiful, has a nature path, oceanside view and you can go to the rocks and tide pool. The interior exhibits are fascinating. They open again in May I believe.

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Are you open year round? Do you provide gift certificats? How do I get them?

joellyn nevins | Oct 26, 2021
Stacey Ranfos | Oct 26, 2021

Not open year around😓

We are looking for somerhing to do inside because of the rain. Is this inside or outside? Thank u. Steven

Steve Lemmo | Aug 22, 2021
Fred Langa | Sep 26, 2021

The actual center is a small building with indoor areas. The surrounding park has trails through fields, forest, and seacoast.

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do we need to wear masks??

Ray Grady | Aug 22, 2021
Seacoast Science Center | Aug 22, 2021

Yes, we are still requiring masks inside the Center. You can find our safety protocol here: https://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/plan-your-visit/welcome-back-hours-admission/

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We have reservations for Saturday morning, so I need a reservation for Odiorne Parking to get it also?

Linda Benton | Aug 22, 2021
Stephen Rivers | Aug 22, 2021

You get parking with the pass

How much is the admission?

Emily Nelson | Aug 23, 2019
Karen Provazza | Aug 23, 2019

Hi there. Here are the admission rates: Seacoast Science Center Ages 13-Adult: $10 Seniors (65+): $8 Active Duty Military** & Veterans (with ID): $8 Ages 3-12: $5 Under age 3: FREE Members: FREE **As a Blue Star Museum participant, we are proud to offer free admission to active duty military personnel and their families, from May 18, 2019 (Armed Forces Day)–September 2, 2019 (Labor Day). Free admission does not apply to Odiorne Point State Park. Odiorne Point State Park Admission Ages 12-Adult: $4 Ages 6-11: $2 Under age 6: FREE NH Residents, 65+: FREE

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If you have a birthday party do the guests still have to pay to get in?

celia blount | Aug 23, 2019
Harvey Page | Aug 23, 2019

No they do not it is not required to pay. However bringing a gift would be in good taste. By that I mean also a card with perhaps some type of gift card or cash enclosed.

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Can I bring my leashed dog

Sally Lowen | Aug 23, 2019
Seacoast Science Center | Aug 23, 2019

There are no dogs allowed in Odiorne Point State Park, however, you can walk your leased dog on the bike path in the park, along Rt.1A.

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do they have wifi

analia cruz | Aug 23, 2019
Seacoast Science Center | Aug 23, 2019

Yes, we do. You can ask for the password at the front desk.

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Did the ocean used to be up to the Lee Circle in NH?

Patricia Savage | Aug 23, 2019
Andrew Wood | Aug 23, 2019

Maybe. Thousands of years ago...

is it open all year round?

Tina Metz | Aug 23, 2018
Crystal Jeffries | Aug 23, 2018

Open daily, but Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day Open: MLK Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day Check their website for current hours and check your local library to see if they have passes for reduced fees.

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hi i am ashlyn, i went there with my school today but we had a bus and someone said it was per person in the car how much would they pay for the busses to park?

ashlyn | Aug 23, 2018
Michael Roche | Aug 23, 2019

The fee to odiorne state park is $4-$5 dollars for adults in a car (depends on how busy it is) and $2 for children. This is waived if you have a membership to the science center.

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when is it open

Berk “Irongamer1234” Arkan | Aug 23, 2018
Stuart McDonald | Aug 23, 2018

They have a web site that lists their calendar & schedule.

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Do you have to pay admission to the state park in order to go to the science center?

Marilyn Smith | Aug 23, 2018
Crystal Jeffries | Aug 23, 2018

Yes, unless you're a member of the Seacoast Science Center, it is free and you receive a sticker for your window. There is also free parking a little way down the road at Ordionne Park if you don't mind walking.

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