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Check back in April for Grand Re-Opening dates.
Check out our programs in the meantime.
309 State Ave. NE Olympia, WA 98501.
Join us on the Docks for Pier Peer
Explore the wonders of marine life up close! Floodlights under the dock allow for optimal visibility, and guests can view marine life up close and on a screen via our underwater remote-operated vehicle (ROV).
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Pier Peer
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Upcoming Events
Mar 13, 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Pier Peer at Boston Harbor Marina
Boston Harbor Marina
312 73rd ave NE Olympia WA, 98506
Mar 22, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Urban Birding: Downtown Tour
Puget Sound Estuarium
309 State NE Olympia, Wa 98501
Apr 19, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Urban Birding: Downtown Tour
Puget Sound Estuarium
309 State NE Olympia, Wa 98501
May 17, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Urban Birding: Downtown Tour
Puget Sound Estuarium
309 State NE Olympia, Wa 98501
May 30, 2026
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Night at the Estuary: A Fundraiser Gala
Port Plaza
701 Columbia St NW, OLYMPIA, WA 98501
March 2026
Pier Peer at Boston Harbor Marina
Come discover the mysterious creatures that live below the pier! Our trained biologists provide underwater lights that attract spectacular estuary creatures for you to safely observe, while our volunteer Beach…
13 Mar
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Boston Harbor Marina
312 73rd ave NE Olympia WA, 98506
Urban Birding: Downtown Tour
Join the Estuarium for a walk around downtown as we eye the sky for the various birds that call South Sound home! During spring we will walk the Olympia…
22 Mar
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Puget Sound Estuarium
309 State NE Olympia, Wa 98501
April 2026
Urban Birding: Downtown Tour
Join the Estuarium for a walk around downtown as we eye the sky for the various birds that call South Sound home! During spring we will walk the Olympia Port Peninsula,…
19 Apr
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Puget Sound Estuarium
309 State NE Olympia, Wa 98501
May 2026
Urban Birding: Downtown Tour
Join the Estuarium for a walk around downtown as we eye the sky for the various birds that call South Sound home! During spring we will walk the Olympia Port Peninsula,…
17 May
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Puget Sound Estuarium
309 State NE Olympia, Wa 98501
Night at the Estuary: A Fundraiser Gala
Join us for a night of bioluminescent marvels, local talent, small plates and dessert experience, drinks, and engaging marine science activities! Learn more about the Puget Sound Estuarium, our programs,…
30 May
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Port Plaza
701 Columbia St NW, OLYMPIA, WA 98501
June 2026
Seastar Summer Camp: (2-3 Grade)
Seastar Summer Camp 2026: 2nd – 3rd Grade Students engage in hands on estuary centered education tailored to their age group. Sea Stars (2-3rd Grade): Overview: Discover what an estuary…
22 - 26 Jun
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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July 2026
Salmon Summer Camp: (4-5th Grade)
Salmon Summer Camp 2026: 4-5th Grade Students engage in hands on estuary centered education tailored to their age group. Salmon (4-5th Grade): Overview: Discover what an estuary is and the…
13 - 17 Jul
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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August 2026
Orca Summer Camp: (6-8th Grade)
 Orca Summer Camp 2026: 6-8th Grade Students engage in hands on estuary centered education tailored to their age group. Overview: Discover what an estuary is and the unique traits…
03 - 07 Aug
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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