Explore the Ocean World Oceanarium

Explore the Ocean World Oceanarium is a small, hands-on marine education center on Hampton Beach focused specifically on the Gulf of Maine and the coastal waters of New Hampshire. Its exhibits explore the relationship between healthy marine ecosystems and human use, including the local fishing industry. The facility includes a refrigerated aquarium with invertebrates from the coast and deep ocean, while the compact setting keeps the experience focused on direct observation and interaction rather than a large-scale aquarium collection.

A biologist-led tour introduces the exhibits before visitors have time to explore the touch tanks and other displays on their own. Marine animals can include sea stars, deep-water sun stars, spiny crabs, horseshoe crabs, and other creatures brought in from local waters. Educational programs cover salt marsh ecology, conservation, commercial fishing, and marine life, with additional opportunities for beach walks and tide-pool exploration. Explore the Ocean World suits travelers looking for an intimate, educational aquarium experience centered on New Hampshire's coastal environment and hands-on learning.