Natural landmarks · Central Scotland
Ocean Explorer Centre
In or near Dunbeg.
Ocean Explorer Centre — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
james denham — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Connel Ferry · 3.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Ocean Explorer Centre is a other located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Ocean Explorer Centre is the visitor centre for the Scottish Association for Marine Science, showcasing research and education in marine science. Visitors can explore interactive exhibits about ocean currents and marine life, and learn about the challenges facing marine environments.
Place summary
The Ocean Explorer Centre is located in the Scottish Highlands. This educational facility focuses on marine and environmental sciences, providing interactive exhibitions and activities related to ocean exploration.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.4517, -5.4418
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA37 1SZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Phone
- 01631 559 123
- Nearest railway station
- Connel Ferry — 3.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am - 4pm
- Official site
- www.oceanexplorercentre.org
Sources
- osm: node/2992019980 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ocean Explorer Centre?
- Ocean Explorer Centre is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA37 1SZ).
- What is Ocean Explorer Centre?
- Ocean Explorer Centre — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ocean Explorer Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Connel Ferry, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA37 1SZ.
- Is Ocean Explorer Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Ocean Explorer Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ocean Explorer Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Connel Ferry, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA37 1SZ.