Tybee Island Marine Science Center

37 Meddin Drive
Tybee Island, GA 31328
Located in Tybee Island - North Beach
  • Sea Turtle

  • Marsh Treks

  • Marsh Trek Crab

  • TIMSC + Lighthouse

Discover hands-on marine science and environmental education at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Perfect for families, school groups, and scout troops, our programs take place on the beach, in the marsh, and in our interactive coastal classroom. Learn about Georgia’s unique coastal ecosystems through engaging exhibits and guided experiences.

Admission:

General: $15
Military/Seniors: $12
Youth (ages 5–12): $12
Children 4 & under: FREE

Enhance your visit with our Walks, Talks & Treks public programs for just $10—offering guided beach walks, marsh explorations, and more!
Hours of Operation
  • Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
  • Mon. 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
  • Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
  • Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
  • Thur. 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
  • Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
TripAdvisor® Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Tripadvisor - 4.2 out of 5 starsBased on 559 Reviews
Tripadvisor - 4 out of 5 starsMominOC | Nov 2, 2025
Small place short visit

Small place that took about 45mins at the most to cover. Entry fee was $12 which was reasonable. Great for younger children. Pay for parking lot right in front. Sea turtle nesting sign was ...

Tripadvisor - 5 out of 5 starsRubymanor | Oct 24, 2025
Excellent experience

We’ll set out displays to view followed by excellent talk about turtles. The work they do is very important. Well worth a visit. ...

Tripadvisor - 5 out of 5 starsConnector46415259654 | Oct 16, 2025
Fun informative outing.

We were a group of 9 elderly ladies from a local women’s club. It was a fun day outing and everyone was so impressed with the facility and our tour guide Lindsay was amazing, she has incredible ...

Yelp® Reviews
Yelp Overall Rating
Yelp - 4.5 out of 5 starsBased on 74 Reviews
Yelp - 3 out of 5 starsJulie F. | May 19, 2025

This place is good for kids more so than adults. Although they do offer a senior/military discount, the entry fee was $12 per person. That's not bad ...

Yelp - 5 out of 5 starsRachel C. | Jun 22, 2024

I absolutely love places like this with such a positive mission. Smaller, more intimate, setting allows you personally conversations with the handlers and ...

Yelp - 5 out of 5 starsVenessa R. | Jun 6, 2025

Absolutely EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING! The staff was so happy and pleasant to be around, they were very welcoming with the kids and extremely educational about ...

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