We visited here with our 19 yo and 13 yo... there is a $5/ person suggested donation and it was worth the 20 bucks we donated. Many hands-on learning stations and touch pools. We learned a lot and had fun!

For just a donation I learned a few things. For me, the exhibit had some information on using wave energy to generate electrical energy. A few different techniques were demonstrated. It also had some information on the geology of the Oregon coast that cleared up...More

We went to the Oregon Coast Aquarium on the same trip and honestly, the Hatfield Marine Science Center was a better deal. They don't have a ton to see, but it's definitely more educational and different from what you'd get at an aquarium. You can...More

Fun place to stop and they always have new additions. Kids always enjoy the visit and educational for them.

We visited the marine science center after the aquarium. My boys had a great time at both places. We spent a lot of time at the interactive exhibits. We would definitely visit again.

The science center is a must see if in the area. Entrance fee is by donation and they suggest $5.00 or $20 per family. Wonderful attraction for all ages, the young kids were enjoying themselves. They have a touch area that was interesting. Octopus tank...More

This is a cool hands-on marine educational place, a part of Oregon State University. Very impressed and this is such a great place to take kids. Hands-on exhibits, cool tidal pool petting tanks, sand, water, all the stuff kids love. But I came to see...More

This extension of the university is top notch and free as well - though they do accept donations. Though we didn't get to see them in the day we were there, they feed the octopus 3 times a week. The touch pools were wonderful and...More

Small scale of the next door aquarium with science theme. Many displays weren't working and looked like they haven't in a while. If going for sure, would recommend stop here before going to the aquarium, as it doesn't really compete well.

I chaperoned my son's class' spring trip and we spent 3 hours at the Harfield Marine Science Center. We had arranged a private class building ROVs for 2 hours and then collecting and studying shrimp in the estuary for an hour. The kids had so...More