Ocean Explorer Centre
A free indoor marine-science visitor centre at SAMS near Oban. Interactive cameras, a microscope, a three-dimensional globe and short films explore the oceans and Arctic research.
Before you go
Start with the cameras and microscope to look for sea life, then use the short films as a quieter part of the visit. Check current centre and café hours separately before travelling.
Plan your visit
- Where
- Scottish Association for Marine Science, Dunbeg, Oban, PA37 1QA
- Admission
- Entry to the visitor centre is free, with donations welcome. Café purchases and any separately arranged education activities are additional.
- Ages
- Age guidance is not confirmed. Check the rules for your chosen visit.
- Setting
- indoor
- Facilities
- Interactive marine-science displays, Microscope, Three-dimensional globe, Marine-science cinema, Café
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Sources & information
Visitor information: Ocean Explorer Centre / Scottish Association for Marine Science.
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