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We are now OPEN again!
 Visit us Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 4pm.

Check out our new renovations and local art!
Get your tickets to Night at the Estuary Gala and various programs as well.

309 State Ave. NE Olympia, WA 98501.

Night at the Estuary: 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, and how you can continue to support at this spectacular community event!
Get your Tickets!
Urban Birding is Back!
Join us for Urban Birding around downtown Olympia. This spring and fall, learn more about our local birds and how they are impacted by people!
Check Our Events!
Summer Camp Registration Now Open!
Discover what an estuary is and the unique traits of Puget Sound plants and animals, and engage in hands-on games and art/STEM activities.
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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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Night at the Estuary Gala
Summer Camp Registration
Pier Peer
Urban Birding & Sea Stroll

About


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Upcoming Events


Programs, exhibits, and more.

Pier Peer


Discover what stirs beneath the dock.

K-12 Education


Resources for teachers.

Meet the Beach


Explore life at low tide.

Support


Volunteer, donate, or join the Board.

Upcoming Events

May 2026
June 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…
04 Jun
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Boston Harbor Marina
312 73rd ave NE Olympia WA, 98506
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Pier Peer at Zittel’s Marina

Come discover the mysterious creatures that stir below the pier! Our trained biologists provide underwater lights that attract spectacular estuary creatures for you to safely observe, while our volunteer Beach…
20 Jun
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Zittel's Marina
9144 Gallea St NE Olympia, WA 98516
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Meet the Beach at Luhr Beach

Join us throughout the summer at your favorite local beaches to wade through the mud and gently seek out estuary creatures like crabs, worms, sea stars and clams during summer…
28 Jun
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Luhr Beach @ Nisqually Reach Nature Center
4949 D Milluhr Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98516
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July 2026
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