Pre-K | Sea Tales

Join us for story-time, songs and play as we discover the wonders of the sea! Our interactive early childhood program (ages 3-5) includes crafts, touch tanks, and a gallery tour. Each Sea Tales has a unique marine theme for children to discover

Days, Times and Location
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Museum(in the Sea of Adventure exhibit)

Members: $5 or Non-Members:$7; advanced payment is required to confirm your reservation.

Please register online for each week below.

Birthday coming soon? Our Sea Tales themed birthday parties are boatloads of fun. Sea Tales birthday events are available for groups of up to 30 people. We have 6 different themes to choose from. The program typically lasts up to 2 hours and includes a sign-in name tag making session, storybook time, an outside activity such as sidewalk chalk or bubbles, a craft, and then a trip to the touch tank.

Be sure to make reservations early for the pirates in your family, since this program has limited space. Parties are typically booked at least 2 weeks in advance, depending on availability.

Upcoming Programs
Birthday Parties

Weekly Sea Tales Themes

September 4, 2013: Ready for School?

Learning your ABC’s and 123’s can be a lot of fun. Mr. Crab will help us learn our letters and numbers today. We will make our own alphabet book and practice our letters outside with. Click here to register online.

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September 18, 2013: A Whale of a Tale

Today we’ll read stories about the largest animals in the oceans. They come in many sizes and colors. So much to learn! Then we’ll make a whale for you to take home. Lastly, we’ll sing songs and play games outside! Click here to register online.

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October 2, 2013: The Ocean’s Master of Disguise

Who needs a costume when you can change color to blend in with your surroundings? We’ll read stories about the Octopus and make one of your very own to take home. Then it’s outside for playtime with bubbles! Click here to register online.

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October 16, 2013: Frog & Toad are Friends Forever

Frog & Toad are always going on an adventure. We’ll join them today and then make our own jumping frog! We’ll adventure over to the touch tank and play games outside! Click here to register online.

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November 6, 2013: Fish’s Rodeo

Have you ever heard of Shrimpy Shoulders, the famous rodeo star? Learn more about her and her friends this week. Together, we’ll make a Seahorse at our rodeo! Yeehaw! Click here to register online.

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November 20, 2013: Who Likes to Play?

Otters do! These loveable creatures entertain us with their silliness. We’ll go on adventures with our new otter friends. Then make a ‘bubbly otter’ to play with in the water. Lastly, we’ll play outside with bubbles and music! Click here to register here.

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December 4, 2013: Make a Wish on a Sea Star

Sea Stars are amazing creatures. Join us as we learn about them and make a sparkly Sea Star wreath of you very own for the holidays. Then we’ll make chalk sea stars outside. Click here to register online.

Stay-tuned for Sea Tales dates and program themes to be announced!

Celebrate at the Museum with an unforgettable birthday party. Invite your friends and family for a fun day of educational and engaging exhibits and programs.

Our 90-minute birthday parties include a tour, animal touch tank time and take-home craft project. The party concludes with the birthday celebration.

You may bring your own birthday cake, and juice and ice cream can be added for an additional $5 per person. Please call us at least two weeks in advance to reserve a date and time.

Birthday Party Package

All day Museum access for party guests
A dedicated Birthday Party Facilitator
Special guided Museum experience designed for the birthday child
Special art project

Reservations, pricing and more information about Birthday Parties.