Groundbreaking of the New Waterfront Marine Center

Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 3:00 p.m.— 6:00 p.m
Free, but must RSVP

We invite you to join us for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the marine center being built in partnership by Feiro Marine Life Center and NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries!

Following the ceremony we will head next door to Field Hall for a community celebration with food and fun for the whole family.

• 3:00 - Ceremonial groundbreaking

• Explore the site’s layout and new exhibits

Featuring:

• Site blessing- Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

• Speaker- Mike Chapman, Washington State Senator 24th Legislative District

• Speaker- John Armor, Director-NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries

Photo opportunities!

4:00-6:00 - Community celebration

• Stay for a free community party to explore what’s coming in the new building!

• Meet Big Mama, a life-sized inflatable humpback whale

• “Step aboard” current research from the Vessel Operations Coordinator of the R/V Storm Petrel 

• Try hands-on community science activities 

• Discover how to help local birds with Olympic Peninsula Audubon Society 

• Add your creativity to community art banners that will hang on the construction fencing 

• Listen to soothing sounds from the Port Angeles High School Orchestra 

• Enjoy lite bites from Nor’Wester Rotary and Welly’s Ice Cream!

• Fun for all ages. Everyone welcome!

Free, but must RSVP