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Join us in Florida for the
Trip of a Lifetime!
See the Space Shuttle
launch in person!

Hubble
Space Telescope

New Views
of the
Universe

This exclusive exhibit is available at the Ocean Explorium for a limited time only.
See the Universe in a whole new way through the eyes of the Hubble Space Telescope!


LIVE EXHIBITS Now Open!	SEE THE SPHERE in Spectacular 3-D	DISCOVERY BAY Activity Center

DYNAMIC TALKS Tuesdays at 7 PM	W.O.W. MOBILE Outreach	HUBBLE SPACE Telescope Exhibit

SCHOOL Field Trips	TEACHER Training Program	VOLUNTEER with Team Blue

Featured Articles

Fish Bites #2

By Ocean Explorium
Published 10/23/2009
News and Events

Ocean Explorium counts down to spectacular NASA space exhibit

By Ocean Explorium
Published 10/1/2009
Press Releases

NEW BEDFORD, MA (30 September 2009)— The Ocean Explorium is about to launch a stunning new exhibit, which will take visitors on a celestial journey through the eyes of the world’s greatest space telescope ... Hubble!

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OE celebrates summer success and begins fall schedule

By Ocean Explorium
Published 09/25/2009
Press Releases

Nearly 7,000 visitors flowed through the doors of the newly expanded Ocean Explorium during July and August, making the summer a resounding success.

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Fish Bites #1

By Ocean Explorium
Published 09/24/2009
News and Events

“Nemo” travels by FedEx to the Ocean Explorium

By Ocean Explorium
Published 06/25/2009
Press Releases

NEW BEDFORD, MA (25 June 2009)—It’s been a long anticipated journey, but they are finally on their way – marine animals are arriving at the Ocean Explorium tomorrow.

And “Nemo” will be making the voyage to his new home on a plane in a FedEx box!

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Ocean Explorium inspires the Boys and Girls of New Bedford

By Ocean Explorium
Published 08/19/2009
Press Releases

The Ocean Explorium is inspiring inner city children through the creation of a mural at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater New Bedford. The mural’s theme—Pelagic Marine Animals—features whales, tuna, sharks, dolphins, turtles and more.

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Offical Opening with a Ribbon-cutting ceremony

By Ocean Explorium
Published 07/8/2009
News and Events

The Ocean Explorium officially opened full-time to the public today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by the Honorable Scott Lang, Mayor of New Bedford, and Dr. Jean MacCormack, Chancellor of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Channel 10 NBC Providence covered the story.

To learn more click on the image below ...

Ocean Explorium comes alive seven days a week

By Ocean Explorium
Published 07/7/2009
Press Releases

First there was a vision. Then there was The Sphere. Now, after years of hard work and anticipation, the Ocean Explorium in New Bedford has gone “live”.

It is open daily to the public with a vibrant and charismatic collection of marine animals from around the world.

"This is a great occasion for the city of New Bedford," said Mayor, Scott Lang, who officially opened the Ocean Explorium today at a ribbon-cutting ceremony with University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Chancellor, Jean MacCormack.

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Volunteer and Be a Part of Something Great

By Ocean Explorium
Published 07/2/2009
News and Events

Consider volunteering

Volunteer and assist with OE daily operations, education programs and exhibits. Learn more and apply at our TEAM BLUE OPEN HOUSE Saturday, July 18th. Our Volunteer Coordinator will be giving presentations on the program at 10 am and 2 pm. Unable to make the event?

Apply online >>

Ocean Explorium appears on NBC 10 Providence News

By Ocean Explorium
Published 06/28/2009
News and Events

With a week to go before the grand opening, the Ocean Explorium
appears on NBC 10 Providence TV News.

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