Recommended by wrknmom2

Oregon State University's Mark O. Hatfield Marine Science Center, Newport

Address 2030 S. Marine Science Drive Newport, Oregon, 97365-5296 Map, Tel 541-867-0100 Call, Website

It of course is not nearly as large as the Oregon Coast Aquarium, but they have a great display of items, and some hands on touching. We went there last month and my kids enjoyed seeing octopus and touching fish. It is on a suggested donation basis, like $5 per person or $20 for a family.