Where:
New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill
New Bedford, MA 02740
Admission:
$Varies
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.
Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026 6:00p
Boston Area Spanish Exchange (BASE)
Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 9:30a
The Newbury Hotel, Newbury Street entrance
Saturday, Jun 20, 2026 10:00a
St Francis of Assisi Church