Blue Ocean Discovery Center

Blue Ocean Discovery Center The Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation presents...the Blue Ocean Discovery Center in Hampton Beach! Volunteer opportunities available!

Check out our touch tank & exhibits about marine life
Opens May 23rd for the 2026 Season!
10:30am-5:30pm Tuesday-Saturday
Admission $3 per person, 2 and under are free! Discover our local marine environment at our touch tank and informative exhibits. The Blue Ocean Discovery Center's mission is to provide a family-friendly attraction at Hampton Beach where visitors can learn about marine life, l

ocal and maritime history, and actions they can take to protect the marine environment. It is operated by the Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation, a local non-profit organization whose mission is to protect marine mammals in the Gulf of Maine through research, education and inspiring action. Admission is by donation. The Center is open daily during the summer, and by appointment to groups the rest of the year.

09/05/2026
Our season is coming to a close 🙁Come by this weekend (September 5 & 6) before we close for the season!
09/02/2026

Our season is coming to a close 🙁
Come by this weekend (September 5 & 6) before we close for the season!

07/29/2026

Delayed opening on 7/30
Hours will be 11:45am-5:30pm

07/18/2026
07/16/2026

We have hidden two items with prizes inside, somewhere at Hampton Beach. ❓⚓❓⚓

We invite you to explore and follow the clues and the rules to find them. We will be posting additional clues daily until the items are found. We have included Clue #1 below.

We hope you enjoy the mystery hunt...but we also hope you'll leave Hampton Beach with memories to cherish for years to come…

Because the real treasure is making memories together. ❤️

07/02/2026

This week we have had some AMAZING sea creature creations. Which one was your favorite?!

Have you tried out our Draw Alive system yet? Watch your ocean animal come to life before your eyes!! Open Tuesday-Sunda...
06/19/2026

Have you tried out our Draw Alive system yet? Watch your ocean animal come to life before your eyes!!
Open Tuesday-Sundays 10:30-5:30!

06/16/2026

We have three beach cleanups coming up over the next week!

Join us at Hampton Beach with Bacardi on June 19, Jenness Beach with Rye Beach Committee on June 19, or Davidson's Beach with Dirigo Science Connection and sponsored by Athletic Brewing Company in Portland on June 22 to help remove marine debris from the shoreline and collect important cleanup data!

Registration is required. Learn more and register at blueoceansociety.org/cleanup

See you at the beach! 😎🌊

Address

180 Ocean Boulevard
Hampton Beach, NH
03842

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 10:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 10:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+16035023445

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