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Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

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Santa Cruz, United States

montereybay.noaa.gov
Natural history museum· National museum· Tourist attraction

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center Reviews | Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars (8 reviews)

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is located in Santa Cruz, United States on 35 Pacific Ave. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is rated 4.5 out of 5 in the category natural history museum in United States.

Address

35 Pacific Ave

Phone

+1 8314219993

Amenities

Good for kidsToiletsNo restaurant

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entranceWheelchair-accessible liftWheelchair-accessible toilet

Open hours

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Santacruz Multimedia

The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) is a protected marine area offshore of California's Big Sur and central coast. This entity protects the world’s most diverse marine ecosystems, as this Bay is home to numerous mammals, seabirds, fishes, invertebrates and plants in a remarkably productive coastal environment. The MBNMS was established in 1992 for the purpose of resource protection, research, education, and public use.

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Gayatri Bongarala

Kid friendly and I like how the volunteers spent their time in explaining us and they are doing a great job in engaging kids through various activities. It's very good to visit and you get to know a lot of stuff. We had free entry today. We parked our car on the opposite lot which had metered parking that accepts quarters.

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Andrew Jaru

Cute, little center with informative exhibits that little ones would love. Lots of interactivity and an exhibit featuring a submersible robot you can control. Very nifty place. Good for a 30 minute stop, if you're tired of seeing the real coast

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Steve Ramsey

Awesome free museum with friendly staff and well maintained exhibits. Would be a great place to bring kids for a quick learning diversion.

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Becca Algozzino

This is an amazing place to take your children, enjoy with a friend, or stroll through solo. The educational aspect is outstanding with a love the earth view point. The gift shop is full of unique earth friendly products. I purchased some bamboo straws, some glass straws complete with a cleaning brush, and a unique local artist made bracelet.

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Heather Gilbert

So beautiful! Had an amazing time! My favorite part was the little glass viewing "bubble ". My only complaint...they should TOTALLY make a long hall like that bubble on the out door pier, if possible. So cool!!!!

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Nice free -- but you can make a donation -- introduction to the Monterey Bay and offshore underwater canyon about the size of the Grand Canyon.

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Tina Mohanty

We were in the area and decided to go have a look. Admission was free(Wed). A real eye opener, what we should be doing to help save the ocean and the marine life. Made to feel welcome by the staff, who explained to us the purpose of the centre. All the displays were very informative, giving great ways that we could all help. There is a 15min. film which is well worth watching, showing the marine life in the ocean. A really good centre to visit, especially if you have kids,taking them is a must. A shop and rest rooms are in the lobby area.

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