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Ocean Shores Interpretive Center

1033 Catala Ave. SE, Ocean Shores, WA 98569
360 289 4617
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Ranked #2 of 14 attractions in Ocean Shores
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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- 16 May 2013
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Visalia, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

That is a quote from my 9 year old son when asked to describe the Interpretive Center. It is a lot bigger on the inside than it looks on the outside. The volunteers are great and enthusiastically answer your questions about the wildlife in Ocean Shores. We spent a lot of time with a docent named Steve who shared lots... More

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Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Learned a lot from the displays. Histories and environment of Ocean Shores through artifacts collected through out decades.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

With over 250 species of birds and many wildlife in Ocean Shores, the interpretive center has most of the wildlife on display and the furs for all to touch. It is free and very informative. The kids will love it.

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Ocean Shores, Washington
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7 reviews 7 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Very friendly and helpful staff. Like the fact that it is opened year round and staffed by volunteers that really care about local history.

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Steilacoom, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This "Tactile Museum" is a MUST-SEE to be believed, enjoyed and PERSONALLY EXPERIENCED by YOUNG AND OLD - TOGETHER!! How often do you NOT have to tell your young ones "DO NOT TOUCH!"?? Not at THIS location, Moms, Dads and GRANDPARENTS! In fact, you are expressly INVITED to avail yourself of opening all the drawers, picking up items to closely... More

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TN
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4 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This place is a free museum. It has some interesting local facts and history, and the two that run this place are knowledgable about the area and sea life. Worth the short walk through.

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Brier
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Great place to discover the history of Ocean Shores as well as surf and sand life. Some Native American history and indigenous flora and fona as well as creatures.

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Seattle, Washington
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Well staffed--hands on stuff--incredible rewference materials and history of the development of the Ocean Shores project... Natural displays abundant...Liked it all in it's informal approach.

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

We stopped by the Interpretive center and were very happily surprised. The staff was very friendly and gave us a lot of great information. If we had not stopped in we would have missed some amazing wildlife. Well worth the drop in.

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Seattle
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 December 2012

This was very interesting, enjoyed looking at all exhibits. This was our 2nd time to go there. Its much bigger inside than it looks from the outside. Bring the kids many things for them to see and touch.

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