Our Lobstamania raffle will be held on Tuesday, July 8th at 7:00 PM. Make a donation to Block Island Maritime Institute (BIMI) for a chance to win the Lobsta Extravaganza…

First prize: 12 live lobstas, a mess of clams and a bunch of mussels, shipped anywhere in the continental United States!

Second prize: Winfield’s Restaurant Gift Certificate valued at $150!

Third prize: A bag of BIMI souvenirs featuring our BIMI shark mascot!

Cost: A donation of $30 give you one chance to win.  Receive extra chances to win when you donate more! Two (2) chances with $50, or Five (5) chances when you donate $100.

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The Summer 2025 season

has begun!
Summer Schedule:

Aquarium and Exploration Center

Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM
Monday 9 Am to 4 PM Tuesday 1 to 4 PM
Wednesday 9 AM to 4 PM
Thursday 9 AM to 4 PM
Friday 9 AM to 4 PM
Saturday 9 to 4 PM

Programs offered daily and are tailored to various ages. We suggest signing up in advance as programs often fill quickly and space is limited. Please note, not all programs are appropriate for all ages. 

Our Mission

Cultivating curiosity and appreciation of our marine environment through education, exploration and conservation.

Tuesday Talks

feed your curiosity

Scientists, historians, archaeologists, and researchers bring their fascinating stories and latest findings to our weekly Tuesday Talk series. Join us each Tuesday evening this summer for an enjoyable evening of information and conversation.

Family Fun

kids activities

Our daily programs are perfect to peak a child’s curiosity about the marine world. We offer a variety of fun family activities with a focus on hands-on exploration throughout the week. See what we have in store.

Harbor Tours

TOUR Logistics

Spend a relaxing hour on Block Island’s famous Great Salt Pond aboard an historic 26-ft. Oldport Launch as we tour the Pond and learn about local history, folklore, and the ecology of Block Island. Tuesdays at 10 AM and Wednesdays at 11 AM at BIMI!

Block Island Maritime Institute

The Block Island Maritime Institute is the ideal setting for your environmental education fields trip. Indoor and outdoor programs are available during the summer.  We can meet the needs of almost any group size or budget.

With a wide variety of topics, habitats and programs, your visit the Block Island Maritime Institute will prove to be an exciting educational experience that students and group members will remember for years to come.

As always, BIMI greatly appreciates your support. Consider making a donation today. Our goal for this year is to raise $150,000 to improve the content and  accessibility of our programs Your donation directly supports our mission, of “cultivating curiosity and appreciation the saltwater environment through education, exploration and conservation.”