When the player first visits the museum, it has been taken over byTeam MagmaROR/AquaSEAS.
One of theTeam MagmaROR/Team Aqua GruntsSEAS visiting the museum, the same one that the player had beaten inPetalburg Woods andRusturf Tunnel, gives the playerTM46 (Thief). The Grunt stays in the museum (even after the player defeats his colleagues on the second floor) until he gives the player theTM and runs off immediately after giving it to them.
When the player first visits the second floor, they are challenged by two members of thevillainous team.
InPokémon Emerald, when the player leaves the museum after defeating the Team Aqua members inside,Scott approaches the player to ask them who defeated Team Aqua.
The first floor contains information about the sea in the form of seven exhibits. There is also areporter who asks the player to tell him a story about Pokémon. This report will later be aired onTV.
On the second floor, there are various exhibits, including models of theHoenn region and several cruise ships including theRoyal UnovaORAS and theS.S. Anne.
Sign
A sign outside the museum reads:
"The endless sea sustains all life." OCEANIC MUSEUM
Trainers with aPokéNav by their names will be registered in the Trainer's Eyes or Match Call function after the first battle, and may have a rematch with the player with higher-level Pokémon.
Trainers with aPokéNav by their names will be registered in the Trainer's Eyes or Match Call function after the first battle, and may have a rematch with the player with higher-level Pokémon.
Trainers with aPokéNav by their names will be registered in the Trainer's Eyes or Match Call function after the first battle, and may have a rematch with the player with higher-level Pokémon.
Trainers with aPokéNav by their names will be registered in the Trainer's Eyes or Match Call function after the first battle, and may have a rematch with the player with higher-level Pokémon.
Ash andMax visited the Oceanic Museum inThe Spheal of Approval, where they metCaptain Stern, who was analyzing a heat-affected rock sample from the ocean floor. During their visit,Team Magma tried to steal the stone sample, though Ash and Captain Stern intervened. During the squabble, the sample broke into two pieces, with Team Magma escaping with the larger portion. Captain Stern was left with the smaller fragment, though it was still sufficient enough for his research.
Marius often frequents the museum because of his passion for research andWater Pokémon. His favorite exhibits are the models on display, including those of a submarine and several Pokémon.
Trivia
The museum's theme is a remix of the song heard on theS.S. Anne.
The museum can be entered free of charge before Team Magma or Team Aqua leave, if the player lacks the$50 fee. This will prompt the receptionist to believe that the player is part of either Team Magma or Team Aqua.
