Tybee Island Marine Science Center

37 Meddin Drive
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Located in Tybee Island - North Beach
  • A batfish in an acquarium.

    Say hello to batfish at Coastal Georgia Marine Science Center.

  • Marsh Treks

  • Marsh Trek Crab

Programs offered for island visitors, school groups, and scout troops on the beach, in the marsh, and in our coastal classroom.

General admission $15, Military/Seniors $12, Youth 5-12 $12, Kids 4 and under FREE. Visitors can upgrade their experience with our Walks, Talks & Treks public programs for just $10!
Hours of Operation
  • Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
  • Mon. 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
  • Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
  • Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
  • Thur. 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
  • Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
TripAdvisor® Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Tripadvisor - 4.2 out of 5 starsBased on 551 Reviews
Tripadvisor - 4 out of 5 stars123presto | Apr 11, 2025
Great island except for Patriot Homes

We visited late March. The Marine Center was great. Many large tanks holding local marine and amphibious wildlife. Nice displays of marine skeletons, skulls, etc. nice staff. Boardwalk to beach ...

Tripadvisor - 5 out of 5 starsNan B | Mar 30, 2025
Must See on Tybee!

The Tybee Island Marine Science Center is a must see when visiting Tybee. We participated in the Beach Ecology Tour, learning more about the conversation efforts at Tybee and in the state of ...

Tripadvisor - 5 out of 5 starsAmberleigh P | Mar 23, 2025
Great time!

I took my girl scouts troop. We did a 30 minute tour of the gallery, be began hour long beach walk and a 30 minute sand sifting program. Our tour guide, Grace-Ezra was phenomenal. She was patient w ...

Yelp® Reviews
Yelp Overall Rating
Yelp - 4.5 out of 5 starsBased on 68 Reviews
Yelp - 5 out of 5 starsRachel C. | Jun 22, 2024

I absolutely love places like this with such a positive mission. Smaller, more intimate, setting allows you personally conversations with the handlers and ...

Yelp - 5 out of 5 starsTammi W. | Dec 21, 2024

Last minute stop. Definitely worth it. Loved watching the sea turtles. And learning about the sea life. ...

Yelp - 5 out of 5 starscourtlin l. | Aug 13, 2024

I absolutely love this place! I had actually went to this when they were still at the smaller building on the south end. So glad to see they have more room ...

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