Sharks of Washington Summer Exhibit
Discover the curious and unique aspects of Washington sharks by slowing down with us. Take time to consider how sharks' physiology helps them fulfill their ecological roles at our summer…
Seas to Trees: A Celebration of Birds
Get closer to birds, familiar and strange, than ever before! 11 am - 4 pm, Saturday & SundayFebruary - MayAfter this exhibit, you’ll never see birds the same way.Explore real…
Marvelous Marine Mammals Exhibit
Learn about the fantastic marine mammals that call Puget Sound home! December 2023-January 2024, the Estuarium is featuring our rotating marvelous marine mammals exhibit! Thanks to the Washington Department of…
Plankton: Wanderers of the Salish Sea Exhibit
Stop by the Estuarium to learn all about the fascinating world of plankton! In October and November, we will be featuring a traveling plankton exhibit. This exhibit was developed by…
Back to School Exhibit
It's time to swim back to school! Stop by the Estuarium in September to learn all about local fish species, play games, and make fishy crafts! Back to School Events…
Preregistration No Longer Required for Free Admission Days
Great news! Preregistration is no longer required for our Free Admission Days. We offer approximately one Free Admission day per month in order to keep our exhibits accessible to everyone.…
Summer Shark Spree
Summer Shark Spree 2023 The Estuarium's Summer Shark Spree is back again! Every weekend in July and August, you can see and touch real shark tails and jaws from the…
Preregistration Now Required for Free Admission Days
Our Free Admission Days have become super popular! In order to guarantee entry, we are now requiring that patrons register for Free Admission Days before making a trip to the…
Birds of Thurston County: Permanent Exhibit
Celebrate Birds with the Estuarium! We are celebrating our feathered friends at the Estuarium in February and March!Our Birds of Thurston County Exhibit was created in collaboration with the University…
The Orca Odyssey: Special Exhibit
A special exhibit is coming to the Estuarium! Explore the Puget Sound through the lens of an Orca during our rotating exhibit, The Orca Odyssey, on display October through January.…