Tybee Island Marine Science Center

37 Meddin Drive
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Located in Tybee Island - North Beach
  • Coastal Georgia Marine Science Center

  • Marsh Treks

  • Marsh Trek Crab

Programs offered for island visitors, school groups, boy scouts and girl scouts on the beach, in the marsh, on the water and in the classroom.

Admission is $12 per person, and children four and under are free. The Walks Talks & Treks public programs are $20 per person and include access to the center full of touch tanks, galleries, and exhibits.
Hours of Operation
  • Fri. 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 - 4.0 out of 5 starsBased on 547 Reviews
Tripadvisor - 5 out of 5 starsConnector60572272790 | Dec 17, 2024
Don't Miss Out... Visit Here!! Great Staff and Even Better Marine Life

This was such a highlight in our Savannah trip. We got to see lots of aquatic animals like fish, sea turtles, jelly fish, starfish, and other types of turtles, too. There's even a space to look ...

Tripadvisor - 4 out of 5 starsSuzanne H | Nov 19, 2024
Instills Hope for Successful Protection of Sea Turtles and More

Enjoyed seeing the hatchling and young sea turtles and being able to pet a sea star and conch. Appreciated the animal care chart description. Seems set mainly for school groups, less so for walk-in ...

Tripadvisor - 5 out of 5 starsYesmamjulie1 | Aug 12, 2024
Sift & Seine with a biologist

We had a great experience on the "Sift & Seine" tour with Ollie. Since my daughter and I were the only participants that afternoon, he tailored it to our interests and abilities. It became a time of ...

Yelp® Reviews
Yelp Overall Rating
Yelp - 4.5 out of 5 starsBased on 66 Reviews
Yelp - 5 out of 5 starsXiomara S. | Jan 6, 2025

Loved the tour of the center and seeing all the turtles and sea life. Beach is beautiful and the marsh was so cool. ...

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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