VIP Reception: Blue Whales

  • Friday, June 20, 2025
  • 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Close up of the face of a blue whale.

Explore the captivating world of “Blue Whales” at this special preview before it opens to the public on June 21.

Enjoy beverages, light bites and time to explore the exhibition at your own pace from 6-9pm.

Join Duke University conservation ecologist Dr. David Johnston at 7pm for an in-depth look at the largest animals on Earth in the WRAL 3D Theater. With the help of dones and cutting-edge technology, discover how these gentle giants filter tons of krill through high-speed lunges, fertilize the seas with their nutrient-rich waste and help power marine ecosystems in ways scientists are only beginning to understand.

Tickets: Complimentary admission for Curator, Naturalist, Explorers and Brimley Society Members. $25/person for Individual Plus and Family Members.

Current membership and pre-registration required. You must be 21 years or older to attend this event. ID required for entry.

Not a Member yet? Join today!

Reserve Your Tickets

 



Blue Whales is produced and circulated by ROM (Royal Ontario Museum), Toronto, Canada.

Sponsored by Friends of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences and hosted by Brimley & Corporate Sponsors and Brimley & Corporate Patrons.


 

 

Details

Details

Date:
June 20
Times:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Event Tags:
,

Venue

WRAL 3D Theater

Downtown Raleigh
11 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27601 United States
+ Google Map
Phone:
919.707.9800

Organizer

Kayla Gurley
919.707.9861