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

  • TIMSC + Lighthouse

Discover hands-on marine science and environmental education at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Perfect for families, school groups, and scout troops, our programs take place on the beach, in the marsh, and in our interactive coastal classroom. Learn about Georgia’s unique coastal ecosystems through engaging exhibits and guided experiences.

Admission:

General: $15
Military/Seniors: $12
Youth (ages 5–12): $12
Children 4 & under: FREE

Enhance your visit with our Walks, Talks & Treks public programs for just $10—offering guided beach walks, marsh explorations, and more!
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 563 Reviews
Tripadvisor - 4 out of 5 starsDoakne | Mar 25, 2026
Fun little place

If you are an animal lover, this is a really cool place for you! They have one section of live exhibits and the other of a lot of fossils and information. We learned a lot! Our favorites were ...

Tripadvisor - 5 out of 5 starsGoPlaces45999479160 | Mar 15, 2026
Must- see in Tybee

We loved our visit to the science center- we spent three hours there. The live exhibits were really cool- baby loggerheads, diamondback terrapins, box turtles, crabs and lots of fish. We enjoyed the ...

Tripadvisor - 5 out of 5 starsDeborah B | Jan 14, 2026
Lots of great displays

We enjoyed this place. Lots of displays from live animals to fossils. Very knowledgeable staff to answer questions. We got to see the feeding of Ossie, the 2 year old loggerhead turtle. He will be ...

Yelp® Reviews
Yelp Overall Rating
Yelp - 4.5 out of 5 starsBased on 74 Reviews
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 - 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. ...

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