Directions

The National Marine Life Center’s Marine Animal Discovery Center is open by appointment to groups of 6 from the same household.
The cost is just $50 per group, or $40 for members!
Check out our online store to book your Discovery Center visit.

NMLC’s Business Offices are open by appointment only due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Please call 508-743-9888 or e-mail nmlc@nmlc.org.

Please stay safe and enjoy one of our virtual programs!

The National Marine Life Center is located at 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, next to Bridge Park.

From I-495 and Route 25 take Exit 3, the last exit before the Bourne Bridge (2nd exit marked for Buzzards Bay).  The end of the exit ramp enters a large rotary.  Follow the rotary half-way around and exit at Main Street.  NMLC is 8/10 mile down Main Street on the left.

From Route 3 South, follow signs for Route 6 West.  Travel along the Cape Cod Canal, under the Bourne Bridge, and enter the Buzzards Bay rotary.  Follow the rotary three-quarters of the way around and exit at Main Street.  NMLC is 8/10 mile down Main Street on the left.

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