2024 IMET Open House

Have you ever wondered what happens in that unusual building with the tent-like roof at the Inner Harbor? Science happens The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) opens its doors for a free Open House on Saturday, May 4, 1-4 p.m. Enjoy hands-on science activities for kids of all ages, meet our scientists, and discover important marine research happening throughout the harbor and the Chesapeake Bay!

• Check out the fish and crabs in a behind-the-scenes tour of our Aquaculture Research Center.

• Witness the collision of theater and science with mesmerizing performances by our artist-in-residence.

• Discover the hidden wonders of the harbor as you explore marine life through powerful microscopes.

• Unveil the secrets of DNA with hands-on experience using research tools like microscopes and pipettes.

• Meet our marine biologists, the heroes of our local marine discoveries

Location: Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET) – 701 East Pratt Street Baltimore, MD 21202