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June 4, 2026 – News, Events,

Explore science, history, and art with local experts

From scientific illustration and birding to aquarium exploration and local history, follow your curiosity, try something new, and spend time exploring alongside Science Center staff. Register for a single program or join us for the full series.   Scientific Illustration…

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May 27, 2026 – Science After Hours, Events,

Make Your Own Monster with Teaghan Gokey

Date: Wednesday, June 10 Time 5:30-7:00pm Location: Sitka Sound Science Center, 834 Lincoln Street Cost: $15 registration fee Register here Calling all fantasy freaks, dungeon masters, and dragon hunters: design your own fantastical creature inspired…

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May 27, 2026 – Science After Hours, News, Events,

Photographing Sitka Sound with Adam Grim

Date: Tuesday, June 9 Time: 5:30-7:00pm Location: Sitka Sound Science Center, 834 Lincoln Street Cost: $15 registration fee Register here Join Sitka Fine Arts Camp faculty member and award-winning photographer Adam Grim for an all-access…

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April 30, 2026 – News, Events,

Salmon Release Party

Join us in releasing your own baby salmon at our annual Salmon Release Party. Friday, May 8th, 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Join us for burgers, chips, and fun as we send the next generation of salmon off into the world.

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April 27, 2026 – News, Events,

Join Our 24-HR Tempest Performance

Actors, artists, and dreamers are invited to bring Shakespeare’s timeless tale of shipwreck, island misadventures, and magic to life on the Science Center grounds over the course of a single day!Use our gear and tools to…

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February 6, 2026 – News, Events, Research,

State of the Sound 2026

Thank you to all who joined us February 19–21, 2026, for the 1st annual State of the Sound, a three-day gathering where people who live and work in the Sitka area came together to share what we they’re seeing, learning,…

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January 8, 2026 – News, Events, Aquarium,

Introducing the Newest Addition to Our Aquarium!

We’re so excited to welcome a brand-new giant Pacific octopus to our aquarium! We can’t wait to introduce you to her on January 31st, during our free open aquarium hours. Fun fact: when this octopus first arrived here in late…

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December 11, 2025 – News, Events, Education,

Come Snorkel with Us!

Join us for four sessions of cold water snorkeling in the new year! No prior snorkeling experience is required! Sessions will take place Thursday mornings from 8am-9:30am on January 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th. All snorkel equipment…

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October 15, 2025 – Events, Education,

Busy In-Service Activities for Middle Schoolers

Looking to keep your middle schooler busy during the upcoming in-service days? Try these fun and free events below!   In-Service Day: Haunted Aquarium Prep | 6-8 Grade | Friday, Oct 17th, 2:00-4:00 pm Help us prepare for Haunted Aquarium!…

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