Visit WHOI
A visit to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is your ticket to ocean science discovery!
Each visit supports our mission to advance the understanding of the ocean and communicating this knowledge for the benefit of society.
General Public
Our Discovery Center exhibits and WHOI Store offer a window into the many ways that we are devoted to ocean science and engineering.
WHOI welcomes individuals and small groups to visit WHOI for a guided tour of some of its facilities. The tours are free but require reservations in advance.
Group Tours
WHOI offers guided tours for groups of six or more throughout the year.
School Field Trips
Visiting WHOI is a fun and engaging way to reinforce lessons learned in the classroom, promote exploration and discovery, and instill a sense of curiosity about the ocean and ocean research.
We're open for the season with three new exhibits!
Immerse yourself with our interactive Twilight Zone: Hidden Wonders of the Deep collaboration with ARTECHOUSE. Tag a (metallic) shark to learn how we study these awesome ocean predators. And take a deep dive into our 40-year history investigating the wreck of RMS Titanic!
Plan your Visit
WHOI's Ocean Science Exhibit Center is located at 15 School Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543 and the WHOI store is located at 93 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543. Come visit us!
Open Monday-Friday, 11am–4pm
Climb inside a replica model of the deep sea submersible, Alvin. Learn about WHOI’s discovery and exploration of the sunken HMS Titanic. Immerse yourself in full digital experience of the Ocean Twilight Zone. There’s something for everyone to discover!
Open Monday-Friday, 11am–4pm
Support WHOI’s ocean research and education by purchasing WHOI apparel, accessories, and gifts from our store.
WHOI is located in the heart of Woods Hole. Learn more about Woods Hole and fun activities to enhance your visit to the area.
Get Involved
Visiting WHOI is free but our research is not. Join a community of donors and supporters passionate about oceanographic research, discovery, and education.
Membership benefits bring you closer to WHOI’s research and engineering. Sign up now to get 15% off at the WHOI Store.
Understanding the ocean is crucial to protect this invaluable resource for generations to come.
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