Tybee Island Marine Science Center

37 Meddin Drive
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Located in Tybee Island - North Beach
  • Sea Turtle

  • 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 and two galleries of interactive exhibits and live animal displays.

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 553 Reviews
Tripadvisor - 3 out of 5 starsShawna R | Jul 22, 2025
Pricey and congested

This was near our rental so we decided to visit. It cost $60 for 5 of us to visit which was with a military discount. The center overall is very small and we were done within 30-45 minutes. It was ...

Tripadvisor - 2 out of 5 starsTinyradar | Jul 18, 2025
Not really worth the admission price

On a hot day we were looking for something to do with the family and chose this place. Overall it was fun but definitely not with the $60 admission (plus $12 parking). Either make more exhibits or ...

Tripadvisor - 4 out of 5 starstraci b | Jun 28, 2025
Small

Very informative and has a touch pool. It is very small and not many exhibits. It doesn’t keep children very occupied. The research and dedication to protecting and rehabilitating the titles is ...

Yelp® Reviews
Yelp Overall Rating
Yelp - 4.5 out of 5 starsBased on 74 Reviews
Yelp - 5 out of 5 starsStacy L. | Jun 19, 2025

This is a great place to visit. Our tour guide, Liberty, kept our teenagers engaged and interested for 2 hours. They all enjoyed it and the moms did also. ...

Yelp - 3 out of 5 starsJulie F. | May 19, 2025

This place is good for kids more so than adults. Although they do offer a senior/military discount, the entry fee was $12 per person. That's not bad ...

Yelp - 3 out of 5 starsAmber K. | Jul 18, 2025

Underwhelming. Turtle talk was good. Maybe better with little kids due to the playground. Lots of bones for those who might be interested in that. ...

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