Mount Desert Oceanarium

Explore Maine's ocean at the Mount Desert Oceanarium

Explore Maine�s ocean at the Mount Desert Oceanarium

Over the past four decades, Audrey and David Mills have devoted themselves to the development of an ever-improving facility.  Thanks to their ceaseless efforts, the Oceanarium is a fascinating place to visit, providing both education and entertainment.   New last year was the Maine Lobster Fishing Program. The Maine Lobster Hatchery and the Thomas Bay Salt Marsh Tour remain as highly popular favorites. The Discovery Pool Touch Tank is good as ever. The staff here is  engaging, knowledgeable, and very personable. Come! See for yourself!  David says he takes special pleasure from hearing visitors say how much they enjoyed learning from the Oceanarium staff and exhibits. The Oceanarium remains a premier MDI attraction.

Mount Desert Oceanarium & Lobster Hatchery | Enjoy an up-close experience with marine life. Take a guided tour of a salt marsh and the Maine Lobster Museum. At the working lobster hatchery, see mother lobsters, baby lobsters, and the hatchery process. Group discounts and tours available. Two locations: Route 3, Bar Harbor and Clark Point Road, Southwest Harbor. Combination tickets available. Open 9-5, except Sundays, mid-May through mid-October. 207-288-5005 (summer), 207-244-7330 (winter).theoceanarium.com

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The Lobster Hatchery is the part of the Mt. Desert Oceanarium that hatches lobsters to return back to the ocean. Visitors enjoy seeing mother lobsters, little lobsters up to 2 weeks old, lobsters being released, even the beating hearts of little lobsters. Open mid-May - October, Monday - Saturday, 9AM - 5 PM

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