Free tickets now available for Ocean Open Day 2024!
In celebration of World Ocean Day (8 June), the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) in Southampton is delighted to be opening the doors to ocean enthusiasts of all ages for its annual free open day. Whether you’re a marine enthusiast, a curious learner, or just looking for a unique experience, this event is perfect for all ages. Click here to book your tickets.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
Check out our interactive exhibits: explore the unseen world of microscopic ocean life, discover the monsters of the deep and learn about the tech that helps us explore the most remote and dangerous areas of our planet.
Watch and engage in our talks: Through our live talk series, our scientists, engineers and ocean experts will give a unique insight into what it’s like to work for the ocean – and the individual career paths that got them there.
Take a tour of our facilities: Go behind the scenes of ocean research and take a guided tour of some of our favourite areas of NOC, including our Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) hangar, and the home to Autosub Long Range, better known as ‘Boaty McBoatface’.
Get a (virtual) taste of life at sea: our world-leading research vessels RRS James Cook and RRS Discovery will be busy at sea, but don’t forget to take a virtual tour of them!
Tours
Our centre in Liverpool features the Tide & Time exhibition and this is open one day per month and places are bookable through the exhibition website.
Public tours of our centre in Southampton, and our ships, are not available. However, school visits are sometimes available and can be discussed with our Public Engagement Manager.
