Central Oregon Coast s Hatfield Marine Science Center to Reopen
Published 07/09/21 at 5:45 AM PDT
By Oregon Coast Beach Connection staff
(Newport, Oregon) – Newport s famed and revered Hatfield Marine Science Center reopens on August 1, along with its Visitor Center.
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It s been a long 17 months of a closure due to COVID-19 – one that s left its mark. With the pandemic still not quite done with, more health safeguards still need to be in place, and there are some financial strains this creates for the center. Now, the Oregon coast attraction is forced to sell ticket reservations and have a maximum capacity. A temporary $3 admission is now in place for one-hour slots that are reservable as far ahead as September 30.
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Credit Oregon State University
Visitors will notice some changes from pre-pandemic days. There will be an entry fee for everyone five and older, and the visitor center will offer timed admission and a one-way loop through exhibits. Oregon State University, which operates the center, says the admission fee is temporary and will pay for extra staffing and public health measures.
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