Smithsonian Marine Station and Ecosystems Exhibit

Smithsonian Marine Station and Ecosystems Exhibit Yes, the Smithsonian is in Florida! The Smithsonian Marine Station is a research center specializing in marine biodiversity and ecology.
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At the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit, located within the St. Lucie County Aquarium, visitors can explore marine habitats of Florida and learn about the interconnectedness and importance of each ecosystem.

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Our 25th Anniversary Celebration is underway! Come on out to the Aquarium today to celebrate with us; we’ll have special...
08/22/2026

Our 25th Anniversary Celebration is underway! Come on out to the Aquarium today to celebrate with us; we’ll have special activities from 10am-1pm. Admission is free all day from 10am-4pm!

08/08/2026

🎉We're turning 25! 🎉

Join us later this month as we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit at the St. Lucie County Aquarium! We're commemorating by hosting 2 days of fun, with complimentary admission both days!

On Saturday, August 22 join us from 10am - 1pm as we celebrate in style! Learn with scientists from the Smithsonian Marine Station, get hands-on with crafts and activities, and enjoy St. Lucie County's Rec & Roll program! Admission is free all day 10am - 4pm.

We first opened our doors on August 28, 2001. So this year, on Friday August 28 we are celebrating with an early morning birthday party! Join us starting at 9am for coffee and light refreshments (while supplies last), Aquarium tours, and giveaways all day long! Admission will be free for extended hours 9am - 4pm.

Have a favorite memory from 25 years of marine discovery? Share it below!

☀️🌊🐠🪸 Feeling those end of summer blues? We've got the perfect pick me up! Join us today from 10am - 4pm for our monthly...
08/04/2026

☀️🌊🐠🪸 Feeling those end of summer blues? We've got the perfect pick me up! Join us today from 10am - 4pm for our monthly free admission day! 🪸🐠🌊☀️

🌊🪸 It's Coral Reef Awareness Week 🪸🌊Coral reefs cover just 0.2-1% of the ocean floor but play a critical role in providi...
07/23/2026

🌊🪸 It's Coral Reef Awareness Week 🪸🌊

Coral reefs cover just 0.2-1% of the ocean floor but play a critical role in providing habitats for marine life, protecting coastlines, and sustaining communities around the world. With rising ocean temperatures, corals experience heat stress which can lead to coral bleaching.

As a part of the Florida Re5 Hub project, scientists here at the Smithsonian Marine Station are exploring if beneficial bacteria can help corals withstand heat stress. The goal of these probiotic experiments is to determine if these bacteria can enhance coral thermal tolerance and reduce bleaching as ocean temperatures rise.

This Coral Awareness Week, celebrate the science and conservation efforts helping coral reefs become more resilient by visiting the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystems Exhibit at the St. Lucie County Aquarium and checking out Florida Re5 Hub!

‼️Calling all summer fun organizers: tomorrow is FREE DAY! Come visit us anytime between 10am and 4pm! Bring your beach ...
07/06/2026

‼️Calling all summer fun organizers: tomorrow is FREE DAY! Come visit us anytime between 10am and 4pm! Bring your beach gear and make a day of it! 🌊🏝️☀️🐚

07/04/2026
06/16/2026

Thank you T.A. Walker for shining a light on us!

Come visit the Aquarium this summer from 10am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday and 12pm-4pm on Sunday! 🌊🦀🐠🐡🪸🪼

Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated World Ocean Day with us!
06/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated World Ocean Day with us!

Come on out to World Ocean Day at the St. Lucie County Aquarium from 10am-2pm. Lots to do and free admission to the Smit...
06/06/2026

Come on out to World Ocean Day at the St. Lucie County Aquarium from 10am-2pm. Lots to do and free admission to the Smithsonian Marine Station and Ecosystems Exhibit and the St. Lucie County History Center!

Come see us tomorrow at St. Lucie County’s Earth Day at Oxbow Eco-Center!
04/17/2026

Come see us tomorrow at St. Lucie County’s Earth Day at Oxbow Eco-Center!

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420 Seaway Drive
Fort Pierce, FL
34949

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 12pm - 4pm

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(772) 465-3271

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