Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum and Education Center

History

The Offshore Energy Center (OEC) is composed of a group of dedicated men and women within the offshore energy sector that established a non profit organization to assist with educating the public about the offshore oil and gas industry in the 1980's. After years of fundraising and feasibility studies, the Ocean Star jackup rig was purchsed, overhauled, and opened for public display in April of 1997. So much of our modern society relies on oil and things made from it. In addition to helping us get to where we need to go by providing fuels and building roads, hydrocarbons play an essential role in the production of everything from computers and cell phones to prescription medicines and shampoos. At the Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum you can learn about how these hydrocarbons formed and what it takes to extract them from the earth - from people and processes to tools and technology.

Specialties

The Ocean Star is a retired jackup drilling rig that offers a fun, hands on way to learn about the offshore oil and gas industry in a comfortable and accessible facility. The museum features three floors of models, exhibits, equipment and interactive displays illustrating the story of offshore exploration and production. This self guided museum is open seven days a week and offers visitors the unique opportunity to board an actual offshore rig. Welcome Aboard!