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Shark Weekend!

  • Museum Address 100 Playland Parkway Rye, NY, 10580 (map)

Shark Weekend is a fun and educational event exploring sharks' world through STEAM activities.

  1. Seashell Excavation - Explore marine life with this science-based activity: dig, examine, and identify shelled sea creatures native to Long Island Sound.

  2. Shark Trackers - Follow the movements of real-life sharks right outside our doors in Long Island Sound using Shark Tracker technology. 

  3. Sinking Boat Challenge - Design a boat with aluminum foil and test it with marbles to see if it floats or if the marbles sink the boat! Can you rescue your boat from a shark?

  4. Mermaid’s Purse Charcoal Sketching - Use real shark egg case specimens to inspire sketches.

  5. Shark Teeth Sorting - Identify shark species and take home a shark tooth as a keepsake.

  6. Pin the Fin on the Shark - A fun and educational twist on the classic party game teaches participants how different fins help sharks swim.

Earlier Event: July 12
Baby and Me
Later Event: July 13
Shark Weekend!