Educators Open House at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration October 2, 2008

Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration to Host Free Open House for Educators and Their Families
October 2 event includes tours and a raffle for marine prizes

Everyone knows about Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration’s exciting animal exhibits, but did you know the aquarium has an Education Department that offers a variety of fun and engaging classes and programs? On Thursday, October 2 from 6:15 to 8 p.m., teachers of all grades, science coordinators, principals, superintendents and home schoolers and their families are invited to discover the aquarium’s many educational offerings that can enrich and expand students’ curricula.

Attendees will have the opportunity to see the aquarium’s classrooms, class materials and program outlines, meet the education department staff, explore a behind-the-scenes area and enter to win a free Penguin Encounter program and other marine prizes. In addition, visitors will have the rare opportunity to tour the aquarium after it is closed and the crowds have left.

WHAT: A free open house for educators and their families to learn about the variety of classes and educational programs offered at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration.

WHEN: Thursday, October 2 from 6:15 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration
55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic, CT 06355

COST: Free

For more information or to register for the event, please call (860) 572-5955, ext. 520.

About Sea Research Foundation, Inc.
Mystic Aquarium, Institute for Exploration and Immersion Presents are divisions of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., a private, non-profit, charitable organization incorporated in the State of Connecticut. The mission of Sea Research is to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet through education, research and exploration.

Official Website: http://www.mysticaquarium.org