Join us to sail the open seas during February School Vacation Week! Step inside a giant inflatable whale, visit the ships and figureheads in our Maritime art gallery and enjoy themed art making.
The Whalemobile
11 am–3 pm | Main Atrium
Timed 30-minute sessions at 11 am, 11:30 am, noon, 12:30 pm, 1 pm, 1:30 pm, 2 pm and 2:30 pm
Same-day tickets required; tickets available at the Information desk
Meet Nile, the life-size inflatable humpback whale! Journey into the belly of this gentle giant to learn more about whales and their important roles in ocean ecosystems. After going inside the Whalemobile, explore interactive scientific activities and play games. Suitable for ages 5 and up.
Drop-in Art Making: Sea-Monster Zines
1–3 pm | Create Space Studios
Moby Dick is one of the most recognizable sea-creatures out there in the literary world. What makes him so memorable, his size or his story? Craft your own sea monster tale by making a zine of your own.
Happens on the following Dates:
Feb 16, 2026, Feb 19, 2026, Feb 20, 2026
Monday Feb 16, 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
Feb 16, 2026, 11:00am to 3:00pm
Feb 19, 2026, 11:00am to 3:00pm
Feb 20, 2026, 11:00am to 3:00pm
Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex St Salem, MA 01970
$25.00
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265 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970 – (978) 744-0004 – info@salem-chamber.org