# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 24th Annual Marine Science Day!
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Batten School & VIMS is thrilled to be hosting our 24th annual #MarineScienceDay open house event on Saturday, May 30, 2026!

For one day a year only, nearly every corner of our campus is open to the public to speak to our scientists and students while getting a behind-the-scenes look at the important research and advisory services we provide to the Commonwealth of Virginia and beyond!

Located in Gloucester Point ?

Things to do:
? Exhibits
 ? Children’s activities
 ? Seining in the York River
 ? Tours of labs + facilities
 
Event details:
? Free + open to the public
 ?️ Rain or shine
 ?️ All exhibits + timed activities included

Know before you go:
?? Food + beverages available for purchase
? Advance registration encouraged: https://events.wm.edu/event/view/vims/370431

ℹ️ More information (including a map and schedule of events) will be available on our website in April: https://www.vims.edu/engage/msd/.

? Please note that while we do have parking available on campus, it is limited during an event like this given the amount of event attendees and volunteers.

Overflow satellite parking will be available at Woodville Park (3904 Woodville Park Rd, Gloucester, VA 23061). We will have school bus shuttles running round-trip from the satellite parking location to our campus throughout the entirety of the day. The final shuttle back to the satellite parking location will leave campus at 3:00 PM.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gloucester-point/24th-annual-marine-science-day/200030077114718
- **Event Categories**: science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 233

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gloucester Point
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1370 Greate Rd, Gloucester Point, VA, United States, Virginia 23062
- **lat**: 37.24949
- **long**: -76.50065
- **full address**: 1370 Greate Rd, Gloucester Point, VA, United States, Virginia 23062

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 24th Annual Marine Science Day! being held?
  - **A:** 24th Annual Marine Science Day! takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1370 Greate Rd, Gloucester Point, VA, United States, Virginia 23062.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 24th Annual Marine Science Day!?
  - **A:** 24th Annual Marine Science Day! is organized by Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 24th Annual Marine Science Day! is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gloucester Point, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 230+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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