Museum
Sitka Sound Science Center
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The Sitka Sound Science Center combines a public aquarium with active marine research. Visitors can touch sea stars and crabs in the touch tanks, observe local fish species in large tanks, and learn about ongoing studies on salmon and ocean acidification. The center also features a salmon hatchery tour and a gift shop. It's an engaging, educational stop for all ages, highlighting the unique ecosystem of Sitka Sound.
Don't miss
- Interactive touch tanks with sea stars and hermit crabs
- Exhibits on local marine life including salmon and halibut
- Behind-the-scenes tour of the salmon hatchery
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Sitka Sound Science Center
You can visit Sitka Sound Science Center on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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