April School Vacation Week at the Museum

Name: April School Vacation Week at the Museum
Start: 2026-04-20T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-04-24T17:00:00-04:00
Location: 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02740

Schedule

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

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

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:
Inflatable Whale: 10:00 am-4:00 pm on Monday & Tuesday; 10:00 am-1:00 pm on Wednesday
Aquarium feeding and animal introductions: 9:30-10:30 am
Make & 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.