For more information, visit ptmsc.org. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit!
ORCA: Shared Waters, Shared Home
In the Gallery through September 29
OPEN Friday-Sundays, Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Gallery in Flagship Landing, downtown Port Townsend
This all ages interactive exhibit explores the natural history of the orca species and the extreme challenges facing the Southern Resident orca families that frequent Puget Sound. It features captivating photography by Steve Ringman and others, and stories by author and Seattle Times journalist Lynda V. Mapes about the power, majesty and plight of two endangered – and intertwined – species of the Salish Sea: Southern Resident killer whales and Chinook salmon.
There is no admission fee, though donations are always welcome
Dive into Marine Science at This Year’s Wooden Boat Festival!
Friday September 6 - Sunday September 8
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
New this year!
Marine Science and Stewardship Stage, filled with fascinating facts, gleaned by scientists, of the wonders under the waves. From hands-on plankton peering, to whale tales and autonomous surface robots for education, learn more about what we know of life in our local waters and what you can do to care for the marine ecosystem.
Sponsored by: Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee, WA Sea Grant, and the Port Townsend Marine Science Center
With its iconic location pointing outwards towards Admiralty Inlet, the pier at Fort Worden is an indelible sight. The pier, built in 1944, and the mustard-colored building located at the end of it have had a long history, and soon another chapter in that history will come to a close.
The location of the Port Townsend Marine Science Center Aquarium since 1982, the organization will close the aquarium exhibit to the public in December, 2024.
To commemorate this historic moment, we asked the extended PTMSC family to share some memories and/or photos of the Aquarium.
Photo: Wendy Feltham with Maddie the giant Pacific octopus, 2015
INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP
Saturday, September 21
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join us for this year's cleanup—check-in location at Fort Worden State Park!
On International Coastal Cleanup Day, volunteers from around the world will work together to keep our oceans and the life in them as healthy and diverse as possible. In partnership with WA CoastSavers, the Port Townsend Marine Science Center will host a beach cleanup check-in location at Fort Worden State Park. We cannot wait for you to participate!
Inspire students, visitors, and the whole community to explore, experience, connect with, and take action to protect and steward the unique ecosystems of the Salish Sea.
Nearly 70 percent of the nesting seabird population of Puget Sound and the Straits nest at these two islands, just outside of Port Townsend, including one of the largest nesting colonies of rhinoceros auklets in the world, as well as the largest nesting colony of glaucous-winged gulls in Washington. Protection Island contains one of the last two nesting colonies of tufted puffins in the Puget Sound area. About 1,000 harbor seals rely upon the island for a pupping and rest area.
These cruises are hosted by seasoned PTMSC naturalists and interpreters, who provide excellent commentary on the natural history of the island and the birds and wildlife sighted. Sign up for a cruise today!
Repair Events are free community gatherings where individuals can bring their broken belongings to be repaired by local volunteers with a variety of skills and knowledge. Our crew of volunteers can do repairs ranging from rewiring a floor lamp or figuring out why the suction on your vacuum has suddenly stopped to mending a torn fabric item.
These events spark connections within the community through the exchange of valuable mending and repair knowledge – all while diverting personal possessions from the landfill!
UPCOMING IN-PERSON REPAIR EVENTS
Port Hadlock Repair Event
Saturday, September 28
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Jefferson County Public Library, Port Hadlock
PTMSC gift cards are now available! Purchase gift cards for your family and friends, in any amount you choose, ($5 minimum.)
Gift cards are available in the Museum gift shop and the downtown Store. Once redeemed, they can be refilled, or turned in at either location to be used as an algae scraper in the Aquarium!
DONATE YOUR VEHICLE
through C.A.R.S. and help out PTMSC
Ready to get rid of an old car while supporting a cleaner planet? We here at the Port Townsend Marine Science Center make charitable car donation so easy! It also feels better when you support the cause you love.
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