Westport Aquarium, located in Westport, Washington, is one of the state's oldest public aquariums, established in 1957 in a major West Coast fishing community. The facility showcases fish and marine species sourced directly from local Pacific waters, featuring a hands-on touch tank and interpretive exhibits that connect visitors to the regional fishing industry. Family-friendly programming includes free craft activities, educational workshops, and innovative projects such as underwater remotely operated vehicles for documenting local waterways. The aquarium is a privately operated family business that relies on visitor support to grow its collection and planned exhibits, including a whale skeleton installation and a tunnel tank. Its close ties to the local commercial fishing fleet make it a distinctive window into the marine life of the Pacific Northwest coast.
