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Summer at the New Bedford Whaling Museum
In addition to special programming, there will be a daily highlights tour at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Recurring programs, unless otherwise noted, are free with Museum admission and include:
Kid’s Corner Storytime (Every Other Monday, 10:00–10:45 a.m.)
Explore oceans, art, and history with stories and activities from our new Kid’s Corner!
July 7 & 21, August 4 & 18
Lagoda Days (Every Other Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.)
Climb aboard the Lagoda, the Museum’s half-scale whaling ship, to explore above and below deck, and then stop by the craft station
July 1, 15, 29; August 12, 26
Whale Wednesdays (Every Wednesday)
9:30 AM – Start the day with a special 3D screening of Blue Whales: Giants of the Oceans. (movie admission required)
10:30 AM–2:30 PM – Climb inside the full-size inflatable whale and create whale-related crafts.
Squid Dissections (Every Other Thursday, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.)
Curious about marine biology, sea creatures, or science in general? Participate in a squid dissection! Pre-registration required, $7 per person.
July 17 & 31; August 14 & 28
Museum Makers (Every Other Friday & Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.)
Be inspired by stories from the Museum exhibits to create art, history, and science crafts.
Fridays: July 11, 25; August 8, 22
Sundays: July 13, 27; August 10, 24
Saturday Special 3D Movies (Every Saturday at 9:30 a.m., movie admission required)
July 5 – Antarctica: On the Edge
July 12 – Ocean Odyssey
July 19 – Oceans, Our Blue Planet
July 26 – Turtle Odyssey
August 2 – Antarctica: On the Edge
August 9 – Ocean Odyssey
August 16 – Oceans, Our Blue Planet
August 23 – Turtle Odyssey
August 30 – Blue Whales: Giants of the Ocean
Event Links
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3154159-0
