Museum Open Daily • 10am – 4pm
Museum Open Sat & Sun • 10am – 4pm

Visit Ocean Shores

Discover Washington’s Wild Coast

Step into a world of ancient stories and vibrant ecosystems: come explore the natural wonders of Washington's Pacific Coast, including our rich maritime history and our ongoing marine stewardship efforts.

Experience the Coast Up Close

Our hands-on museum is geared to spark curiosity in all ages, abilities, and backgrounds! With interactive displays for children and with details for adults, you'll learn about the powerful forces that shape life at the edge of the continent.

Journey Through the CIC Museum

Dive into captivating tales of shipwrecks, marvel at ocean life found in the marine sanctuary, and explore the many cultures that call the coast home.

Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit

Treasures in Our Bookstore

Picture books...field guides...toys...games...fiction and non-fiction reads! There's something for every interest and every age at the CIC bookstore.

Take a Look at Our Shelves
Take a Look at Our Shelves

Craft Your Coastal Itinerary

Plan your trip to Washington's Wild Coast with our hand-picked travel itineraries that are full of outdoor activities to make the most of your time along our stunning coastline.

Let's Have Coastal Fun
Let's Have Coastal Fun

Ocean Shores and the Surrounding Region

Nestled at the southwestern tip of the Olympic Peninsula, the City of Ocean Shores offers four distinct seasons of outdoor exploration. From the CIC Museum you can wander out to explore nature's seasonal spectacles: bird migrations in spring, passing whales in autumn, king tides in winter, and beachcombing in the summer. Whenever you visit, there's sure to be wildlife waiting for you in Ocean Shores!

Continue Your Discovery

The Grays Harbor Estuary is the second-largest in Washington State. Learn more about the nature in our shared backyard.

Join Education Programs
Join Education Programs
A bird with a long beak standing on a beach.

Join Our
Community

When students are proud to grow up here, they'll be proud to live here as adults. Adults that are proud to live here are proud to be members of the CIC community.

Join the CIC
Join the CIC

Our Sponsors

Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
Too Cool Sports
4th Grey Gull
Foreset Service Department of Agriculture
Unmatched Reliability Vaughan
Great NorthWest Federal Credit Union
Sierra Pacific Industries
Bank of the Pacific
Seabrook Washington
Foss
Timberland Bank
Coast Communications
Friends of Nisqually
Oyhut Bay Seaside Resort
SeaBrook Community Foundation
1st Security Bank
KeyBank
Maritime Washington National Heritage Area
Grays Harbor Community Foundation
Weyerhauser
Unforgettable Grays Harbor
Grays Harbor County Marine Resource Committee
Rose Foundation
National Forest Foundation
State of Washington Tourism
City of Ocean Shores Washington
Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office