Barrier Island Center
A little bit of everything! Looking for a fun way to spend a day playing at the beach, hiking a nature trail, and cooling off in an air-conditioned nature center? Interested in turtle walks during the summer months? You can find this and more at the Barrier Island Sanctuary in Melbourne Beach. Address: 8385 S. Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 |
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Located on 34 acres that include dune, coastal strand, maritime hammock and coastal wetland ecosystem, the Barrier Island Sanctuary Management & Education Center provides educational opportunities within the Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge.
This second Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Management and Education Center is a modern educational facility with classrooms, an interactive exhibit room, a library, offices, auditorium, restrooms and a gift shop. The center provides a focal point for the Archie Carr Refuge and the associated barrier island by providing exhibit space, a presentation hall, and ongoing educational programs that promote stewardship of the area's fragile natural resources.
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday through Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Closed Mondays
Trail Hours: October-April: 7:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
May-September: 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Activities: Beach, Hiking (1-mile loop), Kayak Launch Site on the Indian River Lagoon, Guided Turtle Walks (June & July), Interactive Exhibits