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Learn and Explore at New Bedford Whaling Museum’s AHA! Night

The New Bedford Whaling Museum will present their AHA! Night on Thursday, April 9 from 4-7. The theme of the night will be “Project Planet – Explore our Ecosystem”.

Admission to the museum is free during the first hour of every AHA! Night. During this time, families can participate in a scavenger hunt. A scavenger hunt card can be picked up at the front desk. From there, children can explore the museum for hidden whales. Anyone who finds all of the whales within the hour will get a special treat.

An exhibit on watersheds will be at the Jacobs Family Gallery in the Museum’s lower level. “Explore Our Ecosystem: Climate Change, Whales, and Us” will examine how ecological networks affect people and plants alike. “Explore Our Ecosystem” examines how human activity and climate change can impact ecological balance and the environment. Ecology students from UMass-Dartmouth will be on hand 4-6 to show their Capstone projects.

Students from Our Sisters’ School (OSS) will present a showcase in the Harbor View Gallery. The showcase is a part of a collaboration with the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and the Cape Cod Commercial Fisherman’s Alliance. Students from OSS are working with scientists, fishermen, and artists Jill Pelto and Deb Ehrens to find out how ocean data connects to climate change and marine life.

The exhibition will also feature art created by students and ocean science research for visitors. Students will be there to announce their research findings and talk about their time working with experts. A reception will follow the presentations.

New Bedford Whaling Museum’s AHA! Program is a free platform for New Bedford’s creative community allowing residents to showcase their talents and creative expression in art, history, and architecture.

Homeschool Day at New Bedford Whaling Museum

While at the museum, little whalers can participate in a whale scavenger hunt throughout the museum and rest in the Sailor’s Nook, where they can see what life on a whaling ship was like. Other activities include an interactive Topographic Sand Table and an inflatable whale.

The New Bedford Whaling Museum is hosting a Homeschool Day on Tuesday, March 31 from 9 am to 3 pm.

While at the museum, little whalers can participate in a whale scavenger hunt throughout the museum and rest in the Sailor’s Nook, where they can see what life on a whaling ship was like. Other activities include an interactive Topographic Sand Table and an inflatable whale. The 43-foot long humpback is located in the museum’s upper level in the Harbor View Gallery. Visitors will be able to learn more about the animal’s internal organs. Also in the upper level’s gallery is a chance to learn about the past and present threats to whales with the “Save the Whales” activity. Kids can do their part to save whales and other sea creatures by designing their own bumper sticker.

Homeschool Day

  • Tuesday, March 31; 9am-3pm
  • $12 for adults, $10 for students
  • Tickets can be purchased by clicking here.

There is no food or beverages available for purchase at the museum. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lunch and snacks. Food is only permitted in the Harbor View Gallery, open from 9-3.

Squid Dissection Workshop

  • $7 (Not included with museum admission)
  • Workshops held at 9:45 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm
  • There will be a smell of seafood
  • People with a shellfish allergy are advised to call (508) 997-0046 ext. 184.

If your little whaler is feeling adventurous, they can participate in a Squid Dissection Workshop. Children (and their parents) can see how squid adapt to different environments by studying its internal and external anatomy using dissection tools. There will be three different workshops (9:45 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm). The workshop is $7 for participating students and free for accompanying adults.

The Squid Dissection Workshop requires close interaction with a squid, which is considered to be a shellfish. Activities will include handling the squid with gloves and interacting with fluids. A smell of seafood will be in room. Anyone with a shellfish allergy should be aware of this environment and interaction. If you have a shellfish allergy, or have any other concerns, you can call (508) 997-0046 ext. 184 with your questions

In the museum’s lower level, you can learn All About Whales in the Exploring our Ecosystem Exhibit. From 9:15-11:45 am. At the Drop-in station, you can learn about how whales adapt to their environment and climate change’s impact on the ecosystem. The same exhibit will host a STEM Design Challenge from 12:30-2:30 pm. This is another Drop-in station. Here, students will combat the rise of sea levels using mitigation strategies.

NBWM’s “Look Pleasant, Please”: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford explores life before cell phone cameras holding thousands of images of everyday life. The exhibit is open from 10:30 am-2:00 pm. In addition to learning about the history of photography in New Bedford, you can also make a collage of historic portraits.

The Lagoda Whaling Ship features the living quarters of the captain and his mates. The quarters are located on the ship’s lower deck. Access is limited for some guests. It is open from 9:45-11:30 am and 12:30-2:00 pm.

Lagoda Whaling Ship

The museum’s main level will host “History Story time”. At 10:45 am, you can hear storis of real people with “Forging Independence: Building a Nation”. At 12:45 pm, you will hear “Energy and Enterprise”. Guided tours of the museum will start in the front lobby at 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Tours will run 25 minutes.

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