Whales: Giants of the Deep—Member Preview Day April 2

Get a BIG peek at this WHALE of an exhibit!

April 2, 9:30 am – 5 pm

Mighty and mysterious, colossal and charismatic—whales remain some of the most elusive creatures on the planet. Be one of the first to see Whales: Giants of the Deep, an interactive new exhibition featuring enormous whale skeletons and specimens, interactive media, and rarely seen cultural artifacts. This exclusive preview day gives members the chance to “dive deep” below the ocean’s surface to explore the fascinating adaptations and diversity of whales before the exhibition opens to the public!

Plus, enjoy a suite of special programs throughout the day. Meet Maori cultural ambassadors and learn about their culture and traditions, talk with scientists about the whales off our own coast, and get a first-hand look at whale baleen.

Schedule of programs for all ages:

9:30 am – 5 pm
Whales: Giants of the Deep exhibition open to members

10 am – 2 pm
Field Associate Ray “Bones” Bandar shares skulls from his collection of over 7,000 specimens

10 am – 4 pm
“The Bone Man” Lee Post, a veteran of whale skeleton reassembly, presents a harbor porpoise articulation

10:30 am – 11:30 am
Weaving demonstration with Maori cultural ambassador Kohai Grace

10:30 am – 1 pm
Discuss local efforts to rescue and study whales off our own coast with Academy researchers Moe Flannery, Sue Pemberton, Denise Greig, and Liz Carlen

11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Maori tattoo talk with Maori cultural ambassador Kahu Ropata

1 – 1:30 pm
Operation Whale Rescue: Help our team save a whale, right on our Piazza stage!
 

No RSVP is required—we’ll see you there!

Not a member? Join now to attend this special event.