April School Vacation Week: Our Shared Planet

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM 
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:00 - Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:00

New Bedford Whaling Museum

18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, Massachusetts, 02740, United States

Attire: Casual Attire

Description

Enjoy the entire Museum, including the interactive sand table, whale skeletons, the Kid's Corner play space, the Lagoda whaling ship, the Sailor's Nook pretend play area, and more! Daily Schedule: Inflatable Whale: 10:00 am-4:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday; 10:00 am-1:00 pm on Wednesday Aquarium feeding and animal introductions: 9:30-10:30 am Make and Take Craft: 10:30 am-3:30 pm Storytime in the Kid's Corner: 11:00-11:30 am Squid dissection: 11:00-12:00 pm (pre-registration required) Hands-on Activity: 1:00-2:30 pm Storytime in the Sailor's Nook: 2:30-3:00 pm Costume Parade: 3:00 pm Aquarium feeding and animal introductions: 3:15-4:15 pm 3D Movies: Wonders of the Arctic 10:30 am; 11:30 am; 12:30 pm; 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm Daily (no 1:30 pm or 2:30 pm showing on Friday) Monday, April 20: Ocean Explorers: Discovering the Deep Explore ocean zones, deep-sea creatures, and submersibles that help scientists study the ocean floor. Tuesday, April 21: Whales, Fisheries, and Ocean Food Webs Explore whales and marine mammals, marine food webs, and sustainable fisheries. Wednesday, April 22: Ocean Weather and Climate Celebrate Earth Day and learn about ocean currents, hurricanes, and the impacts of climate change and sea level rise. Thursday, April 23: Coastal Creatures and Habitats Explore salt marsh ecosystems, tidal and intertidal zones, and the adaptations of coastal animals. Friday, April 24: Ocean Protectors: Pollution and Solutions Celebrate Massachusetts Right Whale Day and learn about the dangers of marine debris, threats to whales, and conservation solutions. Category: Kids / Family

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