NOTICE: Update on the campus rebuild and corona virus- All public areas (Marine Science Education Center, Wetlands Education Center, Waterwise Garden, and Bay Education Center in Rockport) are temporarily closed. We apologize for any inconvenience and we appreciate your understanding and all of your support!

Bay Education Center

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!

For questions, please contact Sara Pelleteri at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.