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The MaST Center is open for public viewing Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- See our aquarium that holds 3,000 gallons of seawater
- View 250+ native Puget Sound species
- Experience 2 large touch tanks
- See our 38 foot Gray Whale skeleton and other marine mammal skeletons
- Learn about current issues in the marine ecosystem of Puget Sound
The MaST Center is the marine biology and aquarium facility of Highline College. Dedicated to expanding knowledge about Puget Sound, the MaST Center serves as both formal teaching institute and public learning center. We are located 4 miles south of campus at Redondo Beach with easy access to a variety of nearby habitats.
Our 2,500 square-foot facility offers public space, classroom, laboratories, offices, research areas with state-of-the-art equipment and an aquarium. The Aquarium holds over 15 tanks totaling approximately 3,000 gallons of flow-through seawater, and displays over 250 native Puget Sound marine species.
Who
Fun for all ages!
Cost
FreeHow
Visit the MaST Center Aquarium for free every Saturday for Discovery Day.
More Info
At this time, visitors are required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test to enter. This does not apply to children under 12. This is a requirement of King County Public Health; visit kingcounty.gov/verify for more information. Please be kind to staff enforcing this regulation.
For more information, or to access the guide to the aquarium's different species, visit the MaST website.
