GLOUCESTER, Va. (WAVY) — William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) is set to host the 22nd annual Marine Science Day on Saturday.
During the event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 1, visitors will be able to discover the world of science through interactive exhibits, family-friendly activities and behind-the-scenes tours of the VIMS research facility.
Some of the activities include:
- A variety of hands-on exhibits to expose visitors to Chesapeake Bay wildlife and demonstrate the work being done at the VIMS
- Interactive tours of the entire VIMS campus, including its state-of-the-art Acuff Center for Aquaculture, marine research vessels and massive specimen collection
- The annual Marine Life Costume Contest – open to all ages
- Career fair highlighting jobs related to marine and envioronmental science
- Expert-led seafood cooking demonstrations and art projects
- An interactive photo booth, food trucks, cotton candy, ice cream and kettle corn vendors
The event is free and open to the public.
More information about the event can be found on the VIMS website here.
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