NOTICE: Update on the campus rebuild - All public areas (Marine Science Education Center, Wetlands Education Center, Waterwise Garden, and Gift Shop) are temporarily closed. The Bay Education Center in Rockport is now open Thursday - Saturday 12-4p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience and we appreciate your understanding and all of your support!

Bay Education Center is Reopened!

The Mission-Aransas Reserve operates a visitor center in Rockport at 121 Seabreeze Drive, Rockport, Texas. Whether you live in the area or are just visiting, this is a ‘must see’ and is free and open to the public, Tuesday through Saturday, 1-4 pm.

The Science on a Sphere presentations are offered throughout opening hours, and we have a new temporary art installation "Oceans of Plastic" by Shelia Rogers. Come visit!