Events

The Patton Center will be closed April 21–23, 2026, for the Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting and will resume normal operating hours on April 24. Organizer Venue

The Texas Bays and Estuaries Meeting has brought together scientists, students, coastal managers, elected officials, and the interested public to share research relevant to the bay, estuary and nearshore environments […]

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, MAY 16 DUE TO WEATHER. Join the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Surfrider Foundation-TX Coastal Bend for another beach and jetty cleanup […]

Join the Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve and the Surfrider Foundation-TX Coastal Bend for another beach and jetty cleanup on San Jose (St. Joe's) Island on Saturday, May 16th! We will […]

UT Summer Science is an inquiry-based STEAM program for youth ages 10+ (entering grades 5–11). Participants explore marine science through hands-on field and lab activities, work alongside UTMSI scientists and […]

UT Summer Science is an inquiry-based STEAM program for youth ages 10+ (entering grades 5–11). Participants explore marine science through hands-on field and lab activities, work alongside UTMSI scientists and […]

The Patton Center will be closed on June 13, 2026, for a private event and will reopen on June 16 with regular hours from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We […]

UT Summer Science is an inquiry-based STEAM program for youth ages 10+ (entering grades 5–11). Participants explore marine science through hands-on field and lab activities, work alongside UTMSI scientists and […]

In honor of Juneteenth, the Patton Center will be closed Friday, June 19th. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, June 20th. We apologize for the inconvenience. Organizer Venue

In honor of Juneteenth, the Bay Education Center will be closed Friday, June 19th. Normal hours will resume on Saturday, June 20th. We apologize for the inconvenience. Organizer Venue

The Bay Education Center will be closed for a private event on Saturday, June 20, and will reopen to the public on Tuesday, June 23. Organizer Venue

UT Summer Science is an inquiry-based STEAM program for youth ages 10+ (entering grades 5–11). Participants explore marine science through hands-on field and lab activities, work alongside UTMSI scientists and […]