BLUE WHALES

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About the Exhibition

Blue whales are BIG! How big are they? They can grow up to 110 feet long, weigh up to 400,000 pounds, and have a heart the size of a small car. Even their appetites are big: they can eat 16 tons of tiny krill every day. And their voices? Blue whale songs can travel 1,000 miles underwater.

Dive into the details behind their mind-blowing biology and discover how these mammals became and remain our planet’s largest animals ever.

Member Perks

Museum Members receive unlimited free admission to "Blue Whales" — visit as often as you like! Save 10% in Museum Stores and Cafés, including the new "Blue Whales" Store.

VIP Reception
Friday, June 20, 6-9pm

Discover how innovative technology captures the wonder of blue whales with guest speaker Dr. David Johnston of Duke University. Complimentary admission for Curator, Naturalist, Explorers and Brimley Society Members. Individual Plus and Family Members, $25. Adults 21+

Member Night
Thursday, June 26, 6-9pm

Uncover the amazing secrets of the world’s largest animals with activities for the whole family. Free for all Members.

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Special Events

Blue Whales Lecture Series

Hear what the latest research tells us about WHALES — from amazing new discoveries to ongoing conservation efforts to revealing prehistoric origins — with some of the nation’s top whale scientists in this four-part lecture series.

Each month, we will feature a presentation from a renowned scientist (7–8pm) and an evening viewing of the special exhibition (open 5–7pm). Tickets: Series $45, $15 Members; Lecture $15, $5 Members.

Blue Whales: Bigger Than Your Imagination

July 10: Dr. David Johnston, Duke University

Gigantic Beasts & How to Find Them

August 14: Dr. Ari Friedlaender, University of California–Santa Cruz

Tales of Whales: Why Conservation Matters

September 4: Dr. Andy Read, Duke University

Where Did Whales Come From?

October 9: Dr. Mark Uhen, George Mason University

Marine Mammal Research Day

November 8: 10am–2pm

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