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February School Vacation Week: Ocean Voyages

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Join us to sail the open seas during February School Vacation Week! Step inside a giant inflatable whale, visit the ships and figureheads in our Maritime art gallery and enjoy themed art making.

The Whalemobile
11 am–3 pm | Main Atrium
Timed 30-minute sessions at 11 am, 11:30 am, noon, 12:30 pm, 1 pm, 1:30 pm, 2 pm and 2:30 pm
Same-day tickets required; tickets available at the Information desk

Meet Nile, the life-size inflatable humpback whale! Journey into the belly of this gentle giant to learn more about whales and their important roles in ocean ecosystems. After going inside the Whalemobile, explore interactive scientific activities and play games. Suitable for ages 5 and up.

Drop-in Art Making: Sea-Monster Zines
1–3 pm | Create Space Studios

Moby Dick is one of the most recognizable sea-creatures out there in the literary world. What makes him so memorable, his size or his story? Craft your own sea monster tale by making a zine of your own.

Join us to sail the open seas during February School Vacation Week! Step inside a giant inflatable whale, visit the ships and figureheads in our Maritime art gallery and enjoy themed art making.

The Whalemobile
11 am–3 pm | Main Atrium
Timed 30-minute sessions at 11 am, 11:30 am, noon, 12:30 pm, 1 pm, 1:30 pm, 2 pm and 2:30 pm
Same-day tickets required; tickets available at the Information desk

Meet Nile, the life-size inflatable humpback whale! Journey into the belly of this gentle giant to learn more about whales and their important roles in ocean ecosystems. After going inside the Whalemobile, explore interactive scientific activities and play games. Suitable for ages 5 and up.

Drop-in Art Making: Sea-Monster Zines
1–3 pm | Create Space Studios

Moby Dick is one of the most recognizable sea-creatures out there in the literary world. What makes him so memorable, his size or his story? Craft your own sea monster tale by making a zine of your own.

More about Peabody Essex Museum
Founded in 1799, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem, Massachusetts, is the country’s oldest continuously operating museum. PEM provides thought-provoking experiences of the arts, humanities and sciences to celebrate the creative achievements and potential of people across time, place and culture. By connecting people through inquiry, empathy and dialogue, PEM encourages an understanding of our shared humanity and fosters a sense of belonging in a complex, ever-changing world.
When & Where
Multiple Dates
  • Feb 16, 2026, 11:00am to 3:00pm Timezone: EST
  • Feb 19, 2026, 11:00am to 3:00pm Timezone: EST
  • Feb 20, 2026, 11:00am to 3:00pm Timezone: EST
$25.00


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