Saturday, April 25, 2026
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Come Experience Marine Science!
Visit the MLML Open House 2026 Crowdfunding website!
CLICK HERE
Learn more about our goals, how you can help, and to donate today!
The 2026 SILENT AUCTION is NOW OPEN!
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Learn more about the auction, see our featured items, and to start bidding!
What Is Open House?
Once a year, Moss Landing Marine Laboratories opens its campus doors to the public.
Explore our laboratories, discover marine research from Monterey Bay to around the world, and meet the students and professors behind it all.
Admission Is 100% FREE
All activities and exhibits are free and open to everyone.
Want to support MLML students?
Donations help the students who plan and run this event.
Enjoy food & drinks, student artwork, and student-designed MLML merchandise for purchase.
What You’ll Experience
🐙 Invertebrate touch tanks
🎤 Fast, fun educational speed talks
🗺️ Scavenger hunts for all ages
🧪 Interactive exhibits
🔬 Meet marine scientists and students
Plan Your Visit
📍 8272 Moss Landing Road, Moss Landing, CA 95039
Questions?
Email: mlml-openhouse@sjsu.edu
This is the day of schedule for the Seminar Room! ->
Please visit our seminar room, to the left when walking in the main doors.
There will be amazing student led speed talks all day (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)!!
Learn more about the research happening at MLML and the exciting marine science behind it!
Highlights:
THE PUPPET SHOW IS BACK
1st show 11:00 - 11:40 am
2nd show 2:20 - 3:00 pm
WANT TO DONATE?
Our overall fundraising goal is $25,000 to support student scholarships, marine research equipment, and funding to cover research experiences.
Even if you are unable to make it to the Open House this year, please consider donating to help support MLML students.
We will be sending special thank you's to our donors!