Tour our Florida Keys facilities

Discover the cutting-edge coral reef science and restoration led by Mote Marine Laboratory scientists at our campuses throughout the Florida Keys. We conduct public tours at each of Mote’s three campuses in the Keys. Each public tour is limited to 12 participants, so please reserve your complimentary ticket in advance to ensure your spot. While public tours are free, donations are encouraged and appreciated, as Mote is a nonprofit dedicated to the ocean's future. 

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Florida Keys campuses offering public tours

Mote's Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration (IC2R3)

Mote's main campus in the Florida Keys, located on Summerland Key

Tours conducted weekly on Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

IC2R3 is located at 24244 Overseas Highway, in Summerland Key, FL 33042.

Mote's Islamorada Coral Nursery 

Tours conducted weekly on Tuesdays at 2 p.m. 

The Islamorada Coral Nursery is located on the property of Bud n' Mary's Marina, 79891 Overseas Highway (US Hwy 1) in Islamorada, Florida 33036. Find our nursery on the waterfront at the northeast corner of the Bud n’ Mary’s property.  

Mote's Key Largo Coral Nursery 

Tours conducted weekly on Fridays at 10 a.m. 

The Key Largo Coral Nursery is located on the property of Reefhouse Resort & Marina, 103800 Overseas Highway (US Hwy 1) in Key Largo, Florida 33037. Find our nursery behind the Reefhouse Resort conference center.  


Private tours

Private tours are available upon request. Please fill out the form below to receive more information about scheduling, availability and pricing.  Two weeks notice is requested for scheduling.

Request a private group tour in Summerland

Request a private group tour in Islamorada

Request a private group tour in Key Largo

For questions or more information, please contact:

keysinfo@mote.org