The Sant Ocean Hall

What do you get when the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) team up to create an exhibit about the ocean? Our breathtaking Sant Ocean Hall!

Highlights:

Save the Date
The Ocean Portal launches June 2nd!

Just in time for World Ocean Day, the Smithsonian & more than 20 organizations worldwide invite you to dive in to the new, award-winning Ocean Portal website. Discover amazing videos and imagery, learn about marine science around the globe, and explore your personal connection to the Ocean.
Get ready to find your blue!

Planning a trip to the museum in June? Be sure to join us for a whole series of events celebrating the sea.

Special Event: Savoring Sustainable Seafood

Join top chefs and scientists to explore the connection between a healthy ocean and the seafood that we eat. Learn to make informed choices about finfish and shellfish in order to minimize our impact on the ocean environment. Reserve your tickets now.

Glowing Sucker Octopus, Photo Courtesy of David Shale

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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History