
Science at Sea Harbour Tours
May 19, 2009Every summer the New England Aquarium supplements its usual exhibits by taking advantage of its surroundings and offering daily cruises of Boston harbour. The ‘Science at Sea Harbor’ tour is a 90-minute trip that explores what lurks beneath the surface of Boston Harbor, and includes interactive opportunities to pull lobster traps and check for salinity and turbidity in the harbour’s waters.
Shakespeare by the Sea
November 22, 2008Here’s a splendiferous spot to enjoy a play or two – the Rotunda at ritzy Balmoral Beach. A bunch of Shakespeare enthusiasts will perform ‘As You Like It’ (Fri) and ‘The Winter’s Tale’ (Sat & Sun) in the old bandstand, while the audience makes itself comfortable with blankets, food and wine on the grassy surrounds. There is no entry fee but the hat will be passed around after the show. The actors advise that the plays are not suitable for children or dogs.
Secrets of the Sea
November 21, 2008This is a nifty maritime exhibition for kids of all ages that dwells on the more mysterious side of the world’s oceans. Place yourself in the cockpit of a plane entering the Bermuda Triangle, observe the mummified remains of a mermaid (okay, so it’s a 150-year-old fake, but it’s damned impressive), find out about the ‘Flying Dutchman’ and view remnants of the ‘Marie Celeste’, found adrift with all her passengers and crew missing. Then get your face painted in Neptune’s Kingdom (Sundays only).
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