Visit WHOI
Dive into ocean discovery at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Explore our historic seaside village campus that is home to the world's largest community of ocean scientists and engineers. Take a walking tour, visit our discovery center, browse the gift shop, and check out our events.
Discovery Center & Gift Shop
Immerse yourself in the research that happens here through interactive video, sound, and scale models of our ocean exploration vessels.
Visitor Center
Get started here. We offer tours, maps of Woods Hole Village, information about research at WHOI, and up-to-date schedules of lectures and events.
Public Events
Find out about events and happenings at WHOI and in the Woods Hole area.
Getting to WHOI
Directions & Maps
Get directions to the Institution and in depth maps of the campuses.
Local Information
Learn more about Woods Hole and its scientific community.
Summer Activities
"Know your Ocean"Science Chats
Talks by WHOI scientists, techs & students about what they do and why it matters.
Meet a Scientist/Engineer
Get your questions answered by ocean science and engineering experts.
Splash Lab
Hands-on science for kids of all ages.
Walking Tours
Guided tours of the WHOI dock area and other restricted village facilities.