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Our Education Programs offer students unique hands-on experiences in the marine sciences. They emphasize active exploration, critical thinking and reflection.

"I value every bit of what we do with our time at PTMSC.... ...Instead of working from a book or a kit, the students are working with their natural, local environment, with relevant and meaningful activities."-- local 5th grade teacher

Our classes are aligned with national and state science standards and adjusted to grade level learning styles. Most of our programs are 60-90 minutes in length.


Arranging your Program

Seasonal Pricing Programs for groups can be arranged for any time of year, but our program prices are higher during our peak season, April 1st through June 18th, to reflect seasonal demand.

Group Size and Multiple Classes
Most of our programs have a maximum group size of 26 students, although some require a smaller group size because of the nature of the activity.  We occasionally make exceptions to this rule, but please understand that we can offer a better experience for your students when group sizes are small.
We can usually accommodate 3-4 groups at a time.

Over-night Accommodations
Consider spending 2-5 days at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center for more in-depth programming.  Fort Worden State Park offers dormitory-style housing, meals in the new Commons or delivered to field sites, a hostel, snack shop and campground. Details are available at www.olympus.net/ftworden/ or by calling (360) 344-4435.

To Schedule a Program:
Contact Claudia Padilla at info@ptmsc.org or call 360-385-5582 ext 204.