About
Our mission, story and animals.
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
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 16, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meet the Beach at Burfoot Park
Burfoot Park
6927 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506
May 17, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Urban Birding: Downtown Tour
Puget Sound Estuarium
309 State NE Olympia, Wa 98501
May 17, 2026
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Meet the Beach at Tolmie State Park
Tolmie State Park
7730 61st Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506
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
Jun 13, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meet the Beach at Tolmie State Park
Tolmie State Park
7730 61st Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506
Jun 14, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meet the Beach at Burfoot Park
Burfoot Park
6927 Boston Harbor Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506
Jun 19, 2026
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Meet the Beach at Tolmie State Park
Tolmie State Park
7730 61st Ave NE, Olympia, WA 98506
Jun 27, 2026
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meet the Beach at Squaxin Park
Squaxin Park
2600 East Bay Drive Northeast, Olympia, WA 98506
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…
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…
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,…
May 2026
Meet the Beach at Burfoot Park
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…
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,…
Meet the Beach at Tolmie State Park
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…
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,…
June 2026
Meet the Beach at Tolmie State Park
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…
Meet the Beach at Burfoot Park
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…
Meet the Beach at Tolmie State Park
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…
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…
Meet the Beach at Squaxin Park
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…
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