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Welcome Our New Advertising Partner: The Mariners’ Museum and Park

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Please help me give a warm welcome to our new advertising partner, The Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News!

The Mariners’ Museum and Park has something for any age to explore this summer. Maritime Adventure Camps introduce your children to the maritime world all around them, while reoccurring events like Maritime Mondays, Coffee Days, Puppet Shows and exhibition workshops keep your children engaged all summer long. Upcoming family programs include:

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EXTREME DEEP: Mission to the Abyss open now through September 7

Dive into the ocean depths this summer! This exhibition highlights the adventure of deep-sea exploration and discovery. Fly a remotely-operated vehicle over a model of the Titanic’s deck. Explore creatures that live at the bottom of the sea. Control Alvin’s robotic arm to pick up sea sponges from the sea ­floor.  Children of all ages will love this hands-on exhibition with many chances to explore life at the bottom of the sea.


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Maritime Adventure Camps select weeks now through August

Do you think that the sea influences your life on a daily basis? If you answered “no” you are in for a surprise! Join The Mariners’ Museum for a week-long camp as we explore the rich history and science of the maritime world! We’ll “sail” around the world making multi-cultural crafts, board the R.M.S. Titanic and design a vintage travel journal, become pirates and hunt for treasure, search for mythical creatures of the sea, and explore the deepest parts of the ocean.


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Maritime Mondays every Monday morning through August

Children ages 18-month to 5th grade are invited to join us each Monday through the summer for an hour and a half of stories, music, crafts and other activities.


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Puppet Shows every third Sunday this summer

The Rainbow Puppets are coming to The Mariners’ Museum! Explore history, meet sea creatures and have a pirate party during these free puppet shows by the Rainbow Puppets, every third Sunday this summer. 


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DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D Now through October 30

Jump inside the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER and explore the deepest known place on Earth—The Mariana Trench. James Cameron’s latest documentary chronicles his record-breaking solo dive on a deep-sea research submersible vehicle he designed and piloted himself.  Showtimes vary daily and are an additional fee.


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Turtle Vision 3D Now through January 1, 2016

Experience the ups and downs of life on land and sea in this totally turtle coming of age story. From the warm waters of the tropics to the icy Antarctic, join Sammy and his friends on an exciting journey through immersive environments. Swim through colorful coral reefs and enjoy a dazzling ride on a fun-loving octopus. Dive into icy polar waters to meet a friendly whale. Are you ready to face the dangers you may encounter with humans? Showtimes vary daily and are an additional fee.


Visit MarinersMuseum.org for information on all summer programming at The Mariners’ Museum and Park. You can also find them on Facebook and Twitter!