Day 242 Ocean Explorium in New Bedford MA
The Ocean Explorium located in the lobby of the former New Bedford Institution for Savings, consists of a series of living aquatic environments as well as many interactive exhibits.  The non summer months hours of operation are Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. They are also open during school vacations and most public holidays.  Beginning July 1 they will switch to summer hours. The summer hours of operation are Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
They have many activities and lessons for the kids, if your son or daughter love science, marine biology, aquariums they will really enjoy the Ocean Explorium.  They also have opportunities to feed the fish.
Science on Sphere
Using high-speed computers, multiple projectors and advanced imaging techniques Science on a Sphere® creates an image of the planet in 3-D. Imagine looking back at the Earth from outer space—that’s The Sphere! Historic and real-time information can be graphically displayed on The Sphere, clearly demonstrating important  environmental issues on a global scale—e.g., climate change, ocean currents, weather patterns, dispersion of potential contaminants, etc. The sphere is broken down into different classes which are available daily
It may not be the New England Aquarium but if you don’t want to deal with the hassle of going into Boston and want to experience science, this is great place to visit over the summer.  Good for a rainy day activity!
