A 94-foot-long blue whale hangs over an assortment of sea creatures in this giant hall, lit to evoke being underwater. See dioramas of the ocean’s diverse and complex web of life including coral reefs, giant squid and awesome bioluminescent swimmers.

Lots to touch, tons of info, and a movie on a big screen – a good place to relax while kids run around the lower level. The bathrooms in the corner are usually less crowded than those in the main hall.