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October 14, 2025 – News, Events, Aquarium,

Haunted Aquarium
Thursday, Oct 23rd, 6 to 8pm

A haunting is growing in our Mill building, but don’t frighten yourself just yet; this happens every year. Join us Thursday, October 23rd, from 6 to 8 pm for fun, spooky activities and our entangled-themed haunted house. There will be…

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August 28, 2025 – News, Events, Education,

Sprouts is back in session! Tuesday, Sep 2nd, 10:30 to 11:30am

Plant the Seeds of Science in the next generation! Sprouts is a free, weekly preschool program that takes place every Tuesday morning from 10:30 – 11:30am at the Sitka Sound Science Center during the fall, winter, and spring months. This…

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April 28, 2025 – Events,

Salmon Release Party
Friday 4:30 to 6:00pm

Our salmon have grown strong and are ready to venture into the ocean. Celebrate with us and carry a pink fry or coho smolt down the beach to the shore. We suggest wearing boots to walk your salmon…

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March 27, 2025 – Events,

Food Web Cruise

Join us on Saturday, March 29 for the annual Food Web Cruise! During this morning of learning and discovery, naturalists will share their knowledge of our rich and interconnected ecosystem while you enjoy a light breakfast. Proceeds from this event…

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February 26, 2025 – Science After Hours, News, Events,

Basement Night at the Science Center

Join us Thursday February 27th from 5:30 to 7:00pm for a behind the scenes tour of our basement and learn about the experiments taking place. Visit the aquarium, meet active researchers, and participate in family friendly activities. Open to all,…

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February 19, 2025 – News, Events, Education,

Wild and Wavy
Spring Break Camp

Explore the land and sea through adventure, games, activities, food, and storytelling. Are you looking for adventure and fun throughout Sitka’s diverse landscape? Wild & Wavy Spring Break Camp offers exploration of the land and sea including games, activities, art,…

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February 13, 2025 – Landslide Research, News, Events, Research,

Landslide Preparedness for All

On January 30th, people from near and far joined an unusual Teams meeting. Isabella tuned in from Puerto Rico, Ann called in from Prince of Wales, and Ian attended from Hoonah. Representatives from the Alaska Beacon news organization, multiple universities,…

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February 7, 2025 – Events, Education,

Summer Camp Registration is Open!

The theme for the Science Center’s 2025 Summer Camps is “Forces”. Campers will participate in STEAM challenges, team-building, and outdoor excursions. For us, the shift from STEM to STEAM includes both art and the aquarium. Whether you see yourself as…

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January 17, 2025 – News, Events,

News of the Sitka Sound Science Center,
2024 edition!

We have sifted through our adventures from the past year and collected the best of the best to share with you. If you didn’t already receive your copy in the mail stop by the Science Center and pick a copy…

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