Hours, Fees & Guidelines
We are excited to welcome you to Seacoast Science Center! Find the perfect time to visit, purchase your tickets, and head over to our Experience page to see what’s waiting for you to explore!
Hours
Open 7 Days, 10am-4pm
We recommend you purchase tickets in advance to ensure entry. Walk-in visits to SSC are subject to availability.
Please refer to the web calendar for a complete, monthly overview of the seasonal schedule and hours.
*NEW for 2026* Sensory Friendly Hour: Every Sunday, 9-10am, starting January 11, 2026 (visit Accessibility page for more information). Please note: This early hour is exclusively for those with sensory needs.
Member-only Hour: Saturdays, 9-10am, June 6–August 29, 2026 (Not offered on Saturday, June 20, 2026 when the Center hosts its World Ocean Day celebration.)
Open 7 Days During Local School Vacation Weeks, 10am-4pm: February 16-March 1 and April 20-May 3
2026 Holiday Schedule: closed Easter, closed Thanksgiving Day, closed Christmas Eve, closed Christmas Day, closed New Year’s Day
2026 Open Holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Washington’s Birthday (President’s Day), Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day (Indigenous Peoples’ Day), Veterans Day, half day on New Year’s Eve
Admission & Tickets
SSC Phone: 603-436-8043
Seacoast Science Center Admission
SSC admission does not include the required Odiorne Point State Park fee. Membership includes free admission to SSC and OPSP.
- Ages 12-Adult: $15
- Seniors (65+): $12.50
- Active Duty Military & Veterans (with ID): $12.50
- Ages 3-11: $10
- Ages 0-2: FREE
- Members: FREE admission to SSC and OPSP!
Become a member now and save!
A Family Membership pays for itself in just 2 visits, includes program and event discounts, and many other great benefits.
Groups of 8 or more: please see our Self-Guided Visits section on our On-Site Field Trips page.
Odiorne Point State Park Admission
Gate closes at dusk.
Park Phone: 603-436-7406
- Ages 12-Adult: $4
- Ages 6-11: $2
- Under age 6: FREE
- NH Residents, 65+: FREE
- SSC Members: FREE
Group Rates
To qualify for a group rate, you must register in advance as an Explorer Group. Group rates are available for 8 or more participants only.
Explorer Group: SSC & Park
- Cost: $8 per participant, $12 per adult
- Cost for NH schools during the school year: $6 per student, $8 per adult
Explorer Group: Park Only
- Cost: $2 per participant, $4 per adult
- Cost for NH schools during the school year: FREE
Please complete a Group Rate Inquiry Form to begin the booking process. If you have questions, please contact our registrar at 603-436-8043, ext. 13 or registrar@sscnh.org.
About Your Visit
- Members should reserve tickets to visit SSC and OPSP in advance; member OPSP only visits, please also register in advance and show your membership card (digital or paper) at the Park gate.
- Advance tickets for general admission to SSC are available and recommended; walk-ins are subject to availability.
- You may visit the Park before or after visiting SSC, or anytime during its open hours on the date of your ticket.
- Non-members must pay an entry fee to Odiorne Point State Park (payable when purchasing SSC admission tickets online).
- Walk-in visits to Seacoast Science Center are subject to availability.
Visitor Code of Conduct
Seacoast Science Center is a place for discovery and exploration, and your safety is our number one priority. We are a public space that welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities. We ask all visitors to follow these guidelines to be a part of creating a welcoming learning environment.
Ask questions! Our staff and volunteers love sharing information about our animals and exhibits, and we appreciate learning about what is important to you.
Be aware of your surroundings. We are a busy space with touch tanks and hands-on exhibits. Please be patient and be kind to other visitors.
Be understanding. Many of our visitors are children who are in an exciting, engaging setting and energy can be high.
By entering Seacoast Science Center, you are agreeing to the following guidelines for visitor conduct:
- Treat fellow visitors, volunteers, and staff with respect.
- Stay home if you are not feeling well.
- Handle our animals gently.
- Provide adult supervision to your children throughout your visit.
- Have fun!
We are a Blue Star Museum!
Seacoast Science Center is a proud participant of Blue Star Museums, a program offering free admission to active duty military personnel and their families from Armed Forces Day, May 16, 2026, through Labor Day, September 7, 2026. The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military–Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard–including Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. To make reservations in advance, click the General Admission button; choose your date, time of visit, and the number of guests. Then click “add promo or discount code” and enter the code “BLUESTAR.” This will deduct Seacoast Science Center admission from your total. You are responsible for paying the Odiorne Point State Park fee. Military ID must be shown at the admissions desk when you arrive. Find more information about this program on The National Endowment for the Arts.
EBT, SNAP, and WIC Card Holders
Present your card and pay $2 per person for admission to Seacoast Science Center. Discounted admission is valid for individuals and families (up to 4 individuals) presenting an EBT, SNAP, or WIC card. This benefit can be used for pass-holder admission only and cannot be combined with other offers. This benefit does not include discounted admission to Odiorne Point State Park.
To make reservations in advance, click the Pass Holder Admission button; choose your date, time of visit, and the number of guests. Click Choose an Option for each ticket and select Museums for All Pass. Walk-ins are welcome but are subject to availability.