April School Vacation Week: Our Shared Planet

When:
Monday, Apr 20, 2026 9:00a -
Friday, Apr 24, 2026 5:00p

Where:
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill
New Bedford, MA 02740

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Categories:
Accessible Spots, History, Kid Friendly, Rainy Day Ideas

Event website:
https://www.whalingmuseum.org/program/april-school-vacation-our-shared-planet-week/

April School Vacation Week: Our Shared Planet

Monday, April 20-Friday, April 24 | 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Celebrate our shared planet during April school vacation week. Each day includes themed-activities, crafts, and stories.

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:

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.­­

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