Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center, Newport Beach

About Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center

The Peter and Mary Muth Interpretive Center in Newport Beach educates visitors about Upper Newport Bay through exhibits and interactive displays housed in a 10,000 square foot facility built into a bluff overlooking the water. Guests explore a series of exhibits that explain estuary life and why Upper Newport Bay holds ecological importance. The center features the Ray and Elsa Watson Theater, where visitors can watch the film "Newport, Our Bay." Classrooms contain live reptile and amphibian displays, including gopher snakes, which are accessible to the public when programs are not in session. Nature preserve trails surround the center and remain open from early morning until sunset. The facility provides a foundation for understanding the Bay that enhances experiences during guided walking tours, water tours, or independent exploration. The center serves both children and adults seeking to deepen their knowledge of this local estuary.