Ocean Science and Exploration Center

Ocean Science and Exploration Center is an university building in , , which is located on Pier Road. Ocean Science and Exploration Center is situated nearby to , as well as near the power station .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Dutch Island Light and Willett Free Library.

Lighthouse
Photo: Kzirkel, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a historic lighthouse on off . In 1825 the federal government acquired 6 acres at the southern end of the island, and on January 1, 1827, was established to mark the west passage of and to aid vessels entering Dutch Island Harbor. is situated 1 mile east of Ocean Science and Exploration Center.

Library
Photo: Faolin42, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is situated 1 mile north of Ocean Science and Exploration Center.

Park
The is a colonial and 20th century military battery in , west of Beaver Tail Road. The site offers a commanding view of the West Passage of . is situated 1½ miles southeast of Ocean Science and Exploration Center.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saunderstown and Jamestown.

Village
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is a small village and historic district spread across the four towns of , , and , United States.

Photo: Kzirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is village on Conanicut Island, a small parcel of land that connects mainland Rhode Island to Aquidneck Island in Bay. is 25 miles south of and offers plenty of shopping, dining and recreation.

Photo: Ed Schipul, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is in , . It includes the beach villages of Galilee, Scarborough, Point Judith, and Bonnet Shores. Families and students enjoy especially in the summer because beaches are so close.

Ocean Science and Exploration Center

Latitude
41.49193° or 41° 29′ 31″ north
Longitude
-71.42321° or 71° 25′ 24″ west
Operator
University of Rhode Island
Open location code
87HCFHRG+QP
Open­Street­Map ID
way 184978100
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­university
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