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.
You could also consider supporting WHOI with a gift or by making a purchase on SHOP WHOI. All proceeds go to ocean science!
Visitor Center
Open Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Starting September 6, hours are Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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.
Discovery Center & Gift Shop
Open Monday - Saturday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Starting September 6, hours are Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Immerse yourself in the research that happens here through interactive video, sound, and scale models of our ocean exploration vessels. Visit our gift shop or shop online.
Walking Tours
Weekdays at 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Tours end on September 2
Guided tours of the WHOI dock area and other restricted village facilities.
Ask a Scientist/Engineer
Tuesdays at 12:00 p.m.
Ends August 30
Get your questions answered by ocean science and engineering experts.
Splash Lab
Wednesdays & Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Ends August 25
Hands-on science for kids of all ages.
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.
