Programs
Open year-round, Seacoast Science Center empowers visitors to fully engage in their learning experience with hands-on environmental education for all ages.
Nature@Nite
Join us for fun, relaxed, family-friendly evenings filled with marine science activities, lit-up tanks and exhibits, and nature-based programs. FREE of charge!
Third Friday of the month, 4-6pm.
Nature Programs
Join us for seasonal, family-friendly activities including nature walks, tide pooling, salt marsh investigation, nature journaling and more, led by SSC naturalists.
Summer 2026 Nature Programs posted.
Isles of Shoals Excursions: A Marine and Coastal Ecology Learning Adventure
Join SSC on a unique Isles of Shoals adventure to discover the beauty and fascinating wildlife of the Gulf of Maine.
Join us Labor Day weekend-Saturday, September 5 from 1-6pm
Wildlife Kayak Tours
Join an SSC naturalist for a relaxed-pace wildlife viewing paddle as we explore explore Little Harbor and Hampton Falls, and its estuarine waters.
Paddle with SSC in August and September! New dates added!
Science & Stories
These lifelong learning opportunities are offered to deepen our communities understanding on various marine and coastal science subjects, as well as local history.
Marine Science Fellowship
A full semester hands-on marine science course for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors to learn about the field of marine science, both in the field and in the classroom. Students learn first-hand about various marine science topics and areas of study.
Fall 2026 Application Deadline: September 14th
Seal Walks
Join Seacoast Science Center Marine Mammal Rescue (MMR) to observe local seal species along the Merrimack River. Choose from two tour locations: Salisbury Beach State Reservation and, new for 2026, Half Tide Rocks in Newburyport, MA!
Stay tuned for fall/winter 2026-2027 season details.
Big Fish Little Fish Play Day
Play and learn together! Engage in science discovery with your little ones in a fun, social setting.
Big Fish Little Fish returns September 10th!