Gray's Reef Ocean Discovery Center
February 28: Join The Celebration!
Join us for the official ribbon cutting celebration for our newly reimagined Ocean Discovery Center! Following the 11:00 a.m. ribbon cutting, community partners from across the city will be joining us for a FREE block party celebration with food, music, and fun for all ages. We hope to see you there!
Location
340 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: 912-598-2345, phone option 7
Hours
Tuesday-Friday
10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Closed for lunch from 12:30-1:00 PM
Free Admission
Explore the wonders of Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary! Located in downtown Savannah, Georgia, the Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary Ocean Discovery Center features interactive exhibits. Visitors can learn about the live-bottom habitats teeming with ocean life, take virtual dives, and learn their personal role in protecting one of our nation's remarkable underwater treasures. The Discovery Store presented by Coastal Heritage Society welcomes you to support your sanctuary with ocean- and Earth-friendly toys, gifts, and books.
Group Tours and Field Trips
Dive deeper into the Ocean Discovery Center with a guided tour or education program! Request a group visit timeslot. All visits and programs with the Ocean Discovery Center are currently free.
Note: completion of this form does not confirm your reservation. A staff member will be in contact with you after submission to complete your booking.
Group Visits
In order to create a positive visitor experience for everyone, we ask that any groups larger than 10 people reserve a timeslot at least 15 days in advance of your visit. Enjoy a self-guided walk around the center with Visitor Specialists available to answer your questions, or discover the Center with your own certified Interpretive Guide!
Field Trips
Whether you are a classroom teacher, a homeschool collective, or just want to bring a group to explore Gray's Reef with an hour-long educational program and activity, we have a learning opportunity for everyone! All classes offered align with Georgia State Standards, NGSS, and Ocean and Climate Literacy Principles. All field trips must be requested at least 30 days in advance of your visit.
Note: we require at least one adult chaperone per ten students.
Upcoming Events at the Ocean Discovery Center
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