FAMILY PASS ON SALE NOW FOR THE OCEAN EXPLORIUM AT NEW BEDFORD SEAPORT

December 13, 2007, New Bedford, MA - Advance Tickets are on sale now for the Ocean Explorium Family Pass. Set to open in the summer of 2008, the Ocean Explorium at New Bedford Seaport is offering a Family Pass that will guarantee priority admission on Opening Day and provide unlimited admission for up to 2 adults and 2 children until December 2008.

The Family Pass costs $30 each; ten Family Passes are available for $250. To purchase your Family Pass, log onto www.oceanexplorium.org or call 508.994.5400. You may also purchase in person at the Ocean Explorium, Union Square, 174 Union Street (rear entrance), New Bedford.

Highlights of this major exhibition include the Science on a Sphere®. Serving as a focal point of the Ocean Explorium’s educational programming, this globe uses high-speed computers, multiple projectors and advanced visualization techniques, to create an image of the planet in 3-D. Time Magazine has called Science on a Sphere® “…one of the top ten inventions of 2006.”

Other planned exhibits include a Touch Tank that will welcome children to reach for the stars as they touch and feel the wonders of the sea. The Working Waterfront exhibit will introduce the many aspects of a vibrant fishing port, highlighting the beloved relationship between local residents and the sea.



“Advance Ticketing of the Family Pass is a great way to participate in this exciting project--right now,” states Denell Pepin, marketing and development manager for the Ocean Explorium. “We do anticipate a significant amount of activity when we open our doors this summer… a Family Pass will guarantee families a unique experience on Opening Day and throughout 2008.”

To learn more about the Ocean Explorium at New Bedford Seaport, contact us at:
w. www.oceanexplorium.org
t: 508.994.5400
a: Union Square, 174 Union Street, New Bedford, Massachusetts 02741