Ocean Science Discovery Center
Learn about the WHOI's legacy of ocean science research, engineering, and exploration!
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Ocean Twilight Zone
Explore our immersive Ocean Twilight Zone exhibit and learn about this weird and wonderful ocean zone!
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Shark Tech
Learn about the tools and technology used at WHOI to study sharks including the autonomous underwater vehicle REMUS.
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Ocean Worlds
Discover how WHOI science and technology is helping NASA learn about the other ocean worlds in our solar system.
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Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs)
Find out what a Harmful Algal bloom (HAB) is and how they affect people and marine life.
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Titanic
Learn how WHOI scientists and engineers found and surveyed the wreckage of the Titanic.
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HOV Alvin
Climb inside a replica of the Human Occupied Vehicle (HOV) Alvin’s personnel sphere and imagine experiencing your own deep-sea dive.
Location, Hours & Directions
Location
15 School Street, MS#45 Woods Hole, MA 02543
Hours
November- Mid April
Closed
Mid-April - Memorial Day Weekend
Monday - Friday 11am - 4pm
Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day
Open Daily 11am - 5pm
Labor Day Weekend - Mid October
Monday - Saturday 11am - 4pm
Late October
Monday - Friday 11am - 4pm
*Please note that hours may vary
Merchandise is also available for purchase at the WHOI Store located at 93 Water Street in Woods Hole. For location and hours, please click HERE.
Parking Notice
Street parking in the village of Woods Hole is very limited and metered. We strongly encourage summer visitors to park at the shopping malls and free municipal lots in Falmouth and ride the WHOOSH trolley to the village of Woods Hole. The trolley is operated by the Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority and charges minimal fees.
» Learn more about public transportation available to and from Woods Hole