Plan Your Visit
Celebrate region’s wildlife-rich habitats through guided tours, marine touch tanks, art exhibits, drop-in programs, and interpretive displays.
Hours
Nature Center & Gift Shop
- Tuesday–Saturday, Monday holidays
- 8:30 am–4:00 pm
Admissions
- All Ages free
Contact
1 Plum Island Turnpike
Newburyport, MA 01950
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Property Regulations
- Foot travel only; please stay on trails (day passes are available for powered mobility devices)
- Dog walking and horseback riding are prohibited; please leave all animals and pets at home (service animals welcome)
- Camping, collecting, smoking, hunting, fishing, releasing of animals, and feeding wildlife is prohibited.
- Commercial photography needs prior approval; please see all photography guidelines.
Facilities
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See moreMeet Beach Creatures & More
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Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport
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Friday, July 11
10:00am-3:00pm
Families - children 3 - 17
On-the-River Cruise for Families
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Newburyport Harbor, Newburyport
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Saturday, July 12
8:45-10:45am
Families - children 3 - 17
The Wonder and the Wow: Whales & Birds at Sea
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Newburyport and vicinity
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Saturday, July 12
1:30-5:30pm
Adults
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