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

The CIC Museum

Our Wild Coast on View

Through our interactive museum exhibits, immerse yourself in the rich maritime history and profound natural beauty of Washington's Pacific Coast.

A painting of two otters in a river.

Admission

We look forward to welcoming you into the CIC Museum!
Please note: our hours change seasonally.

Summer: from Memorial Day to Labor Day, we're open everyday of the week from 10AM to 4PM.

Autumn/Winter/Spring: between September and May, we're open weekends only from 10AM to 4PM.

Standard Entry: $8 per person

Your entry fee supports the CIC's vital coastal education and conservation efforts.

Free Entry

Children up to the age of 18, all CIC members (2 persons per membership), and all EBT/SNAP/WIC recipients. We do not ask for proof of status.

Discounted Entry: $5 per person

Enrolled tribal members, US active military and veterans, and all disabled persons with disability aid. We do not ask for proof of status.

Public Tours

Join a group for an insightful walk-through led by our knowledgable staff. These tours often focus on specific themes or highlights of the museum. View our events & experiences calendar for upcoming dates and themes.

Event's & Experiences

Visitor Information

The CIC Museum is located on the southern end of the Ocean Shores peninsula, just a half mile up the road from Damon Point.

Address

1033 Catala Ave SE, Ocean Shores, WA 98569

Parking

Free parking is available directly in front of our museum.

Accessibility

The CIC Museum is fully ADA accessible and registered service animals are welcome. To visit the CIC by public transit, take Grays Harbor Transit route 161 which stops directly opposite the museum.

Where the Coast Comes Alive

Our museum is meant for people of all ages and backgrounds – there's a lot to see inside the CIC! All materials are in English and we are slowly adding Spanish and Quinault translation when possible. Take a look below for a peek inside some of our exhibits:

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Discovery

Watch marine biology come alive through field trips to actual tide pools and research sites.

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Community

Support our mission, get involved in educational programs, or contribute through donations and volunteering.

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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

Customize Your Tour

CIC staff are excited to walk through the CIC Museum with you and your group according to our standard itinerary, but we can also customize a tour to your interests and pull special items out from our collections storage. Please use the webform below to indicate your interest.

Time: 1 to 1.5 hours
Cost: Suggested donation of $65 for 3-8 people, $90 for 9-14 people, and $120 for 15-20 people.
Topics: Unique bird species, weird rocks, surprising shipwrecks, and more!

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