Climate Quest an Investigative on-the-water Experience
Recently American Association of University Women's Tech Trek program made its annual visit to ExplorOcean/Newport Harbor Nautical Museum for Climate Quest, our unique on-the-water education program for middle school aged students. The Tech Trek girls were able to live the day in the life of a climate scientist collecting data, conducting experiments and observing the natural environment in order to better understand the important role of the ocean in regulating the global climate.
For more photos of the expedition please visit our Flickr page.
What's New:
Bringing More Fun to the Fun Zone
This summer bring your kids down to fly, dip and soar on Ocean Motion. The new Fun Zone attraction is open daily at 11:00 a.m. and is illuminated at night! An Ocean Motion ticket also includes general admission into all museum exhibits.
This new ride is the latest addition in our plans to bring fun back to the Fun Zone!
Meet Thaddeus Grey the 18th Century Whaler and learn about the former whaling industry.
Meet Thaddeus the 18th Century Whaler
Thaddeus Grey the 18th Century Whaler is one of our new exhibit interactors, who by working with our current exhibits and items from the collection brings history to life.
Thaddeus introduces modern audiences to the conditions and gritty realities of the former American whaling industry. Not only do kids meet Thaddeus but they have a chance to examine and even touch a real minke whale skull and whaling harpoons! Thaddeus also shares stories about the well-known whaling ship, the Charles W. Morgan which is featured as a model in our Steele Model Pavilion.
Upcoming Events: Family Fun Zone Fridays
Friday, August 10 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Enjoy a family evening at the Balboa Fun Zone complete with live music, entertainment, games and activities the entire family will enjoy together. Also be sure to take advantage of extended hours in the galleries and enjoy your favorite exhibits including the touch tank!
Watch footage of last month's Family Fun Zone Fridays.
Please join us for Sea Tales, our early childhood education program, designed for children ages 3-5. This edition of the program's unique marine theme is Silly Sea Horses. Children and parents will swim through the world of sea horses and then create their very own sea horse craft.
The cost is $5 for members and $7 for non-members.
Seafaring Tales with David Grant, historian, former president of Orange Coast College and great nautical enthusiast. In this fall's three-part mini series, Grant will share with audiences tales of history's great explorer James Cook along with a cast of other lesser-known but equally important ocean explorers and adventurers.
September 6 - Discover the inspiration behind Lieutenant James Cook's first voyage and where that first journey took him and then ultimately the story of western ocean exploration.
September 13 - Learn the exciting tale behind Captain James Cook's second and third voyages, the discoveries that were made and the return home that led him to Bligh.
September 20 - What about the other fearless sailors who risked all to travel the great blue unknown? Meet lesser-known but equally important ocean explorers who made great contributions to the Age of Exploration such as Richard Henry Dana, George Vancouver and Juan Cabrillo.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and lectures begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Steele Model Pavilion
Admission is FREE for members. Become a member today. $10 for non-members per lecture.
To RSVP please email rsvp@nhnm.org or call 949.675.8915.
'Living the Dream'- Nick Scandone the heart of a Champion
During this Olympic season, discover the inspiring story of local sailor and Paralympian athlete, Nick Scandone in the Extraordinary Explorergallery. Diagnosed with ALS, Nick overcame incredible physical and emotional challenges to compete in the 2008 Paralympic games in Beijing and brought home the gold in sailing. Nick's inspiring story of overcoming great adversity to accomplish his dreams is a moving tribute to the power of the human spirit and proves that ability is in the eye of the beholder.
Sylvia Earle, oceanographer and record diver visits underwater science station Mission Aquarius.
From Around the Oceanic Community:
Sylvia Earle and Mission Aquarius
This summer, Sylvia Earle is leading a team of Scientists to the underwater marine sea station located in the heart of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. While underwater the team of scientists will research many things including the disappearance of the coral reefs and on sea sponges ( which are the source of most cancer drugs).
During their expedition they will have a 24-hour live cam to see the outside of the station and what the team are working on. Check-out the underwater station and get a preview of what they do at Mission Aquarius:
Introducing Mission Aquarius - Dive into an Underwater Laboratory
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Fun Zone T- Shirts for the Family - ON SALE Now!
Now available for purchase are Fun Zone T-shirts for the entire family.These vintage inspired soft cotton shirts are available in a variety of sizes and colors. This is the perfect shirt to show local pride or give to family and friends as a souvenir from their visit.
Stop in the galleries or check out our online store to see the selection.
