National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa
The Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center provides visitors with a window into the culture, history, and natural environment of American Samoa. Tours and exhibits are popular among local residents and tourists alike, offering educational programs and high-tech learning tools like "Science on a Sphere," an interactive, fully spherical video screen.
- Location: Pago Pago, American Samoa
- Admission: Free
- Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m
- Best for: Locals, families, students, travelers, ecotourists
Accessibility Features
Physical and Mobility Assistance
- The reception area, sanctuary exhibit room, and main rotunda area have access to chairs which can be used for seating.
- There are two stalls in each restroom; each restroom has a stall that is extra spacious with side and rear grab bars.
- All walkways are clear and emergency exit signs are always illuminated.
- Wheelchair Accessibility
- The Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center is fully accessible for visitors with mobility disabilities or in wheelchairs.
- Two clearly marked accessible parking stalls (one van accessible).
- A wheelchair friendly ramp is available from the parking lot to the building.
- Transportation
- Clearly marked walkway from the main road/street, to the building.
Service Animals
Please contact our office in advance at 684-633-6500 to make this request.
Sight and Hearing Impaired Assistance
- Double doors are marked with braille
- Bathroom doors marked with braille.
- Science on a Sphere exhibit: plays videos with audio, but not all are captioned.
Sensory Friendly Assistance
- Tours of the Tauese P.F. Sunia Ocean Center may include video exhibits on the Science on a Sphere that include loud noises and changing light levels. During film showings, all the lights in the rotunda are dimmed for viewing.
- Tours may be reserved in advance with special requests to accommodate specific needs.