Istar has called the Museum & Theatre home since January, but she’s ready to swim away to make room for our next exhibit, Smart Art. This weekend is the last time Istar will be lowered so you can go inside her and learn about humpback whales. On Saturday, May 1 we’ll be having Whale Time [...]
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Istar is swimming away!
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How well do you know What about Whales?
Have you noticed those colorful pillows in the What about Whales? exhibit? They’re more than just a cozy place to rest after dancing up a storm while acting like a whale in front of the green screen.* Each pillow mimics the size and shape of one of Istar the humpback whale’s organs. A key: Red, [...]
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What About Whales? swims into the Museum & Theatre
Lobtailing, breaches and flukes abounded last night at the exhibit opening party for What About Whales?. We had over 150 guests, some delicious krill and tours of the exhibit, including a dramatic lowering of Istar, our life-sized inflatable whale! The night was a big hit with our member and volunteer families. We would like to [...]
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