Marine Science Institute

The Marine Science Institute is a small place, so plan for a short visit.

There are two classrooms: 
In the first classroom, there are a few tanks with fish, star fish and sea anemone. Also, there is a bigger tank with small leopard sharks you can pet.
In the second classroom, there are a few species you can touch/pet, from flat fishes to crabs, star fish and more. 
In both classrooms the staff were knowledgeable and shared interesting information.

There is a big picnic area outside with picnic tables and room to run and splash.

The Marine Science Institute have free Open House about once a month, and it’s a nice way to spend a morning.

http://www.sfbaymsi.org/