Homeschool Day

About this event

About:

Take a trip back in time as you explore three historic naval ships. You will be able to go on and inside of a Battleship, Submarine and Destroyer as you learn about the roles they played in the wars.

Tickets include admission for all the ships and exhibit buildings as well as the opportunity to sign up for additional workshops.

Workshops

During homeschool day at Battleship Cove there will be a variety of optional workshops to partake in. Some of the workshops are $5-$7 additional per person participating per workshop. Our drop-in workshops are free to participate in. Any paid workshops require registration beforehand. Take a look at our workshops offerings for September.

• Flight and Forces • Description: Get a chance to help a small plane take flight while learning how aircraft take off. Learn about the forces in physics, how they build and impact the world, and the history of man taking to the skies and seemingly defying the laws of gravity.

• Time: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

• Age Recommendation: 8+

• Boat Building and Buoyancy • Description: Learn about the challenges engineers overcame to make our battleship float, even in the river. Experience firsthand the different elements of boat construction and the often-overlooked details. Set sail with your constructions and race your designs.

• Time: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

• Age Recommendation: 5 +

• G-Force • Description: Understand the sensation of dropping on a rollercoaster and all the way G-Forces show up in your life. Learn about the way we have overcome the weight of gravity by sending planes off ships and building a rollercoaster as a class based on what is learned.

• Time: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

• Age Recommendation: 8+

Cost and How to Purchase Tickets

Cost:

• $10 per student

• $15 per adult

• Children 3 and under are free.

• Workshops: $7 covering class and take-home crafts and activities

All spaces are limited. Follow the link to get your ticket:

https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/battleshipcove/items/361523/availability/2121324593/book/?full-items=yes

Are you looking to attend multiple Homeschool Days? Want to save money? Learn more about a Battleship Cove membership below.

Battleship Cove Membership

A membership to Battleship Cove gives you daytime admission for the entire year.

Looking to come for multiple homeschool days? Purchase a membership and save money on admission. Get your membership here.

Need assistance?

FAQs

Where do I park?

Parking is available at the DCR parking lot at Fall River Heritage state park. Parking is free and if the lot is full the dirt lot in the fenced in area across from the paved parking lot.

Do I need to purchase tickets for my entire party?

Yes, everyone that is attending homeschool day are required to have an admission ticket. Adult discounted tickets are $15 and students are $10. When you sign up for homeschool day please select the corresponding number of tickets needed for the day. Any bookings that are made with only using one ticket for young child will be canceled.

Any additional tickets needed day of will be charged full price.

Are tickets available day off for purchase?

If you would like to buy tickets day of they are available at full price. Please ensure you are purchasing the tickets needed prior to the day at the discounted homeschool rate.

Do I need to pre-register for homeschool day?

Yes. All attendees for homeschool day are required to pre-register online. Even if you are planning not to attend any workshops you are required to pre-register to get the discounted admission.

When do ticket sales end?

Ticket sales are shut off the Monday night prior to the homeschool day or once the workshops fill up whichever comes first. If we have space open we will be able to book you over the phone.

I do not want to sign up for any workshops do I still need to pre-register to get the discounted admission?

Yes. If you would like to pay the homeschool discounted rate you are required to pre-register prior to the day of visit. If you would like to come day off regular full admission is available.

I have an EBT card but also want to sign up for workshops. How can I sign up for homeschool day with the Museums for All discount?

The museums for all program is set up to help lower income families attend the museum. We extend this discount to homeschool day for qualifying groups.

Please do not register only while using a young child admission ticket or your booking will be canceled.

What time is check in and where do I check in?

We open at 9:00 am and you can start checking in then. We ask that you arrive no later than 15 mins prior to your first workshop to ensure we can start the classes on time.

Check in will be right at the Gift Shop which is the main entrance to Battleship Cove.

How long am I allowed to stay for visitation?

During the winter time we are open 9:00-4:00 pm and during the regular season we are open 9:00-5:00 and you can stay the whole time we are open for visitation.

I have a membership and would like to sign up for homeschool day, how do I do this?

If you have a membership you can use your Fareharbor membership number to cover your qualifying member admissions.

If you would like to purchase a membership to save money on attending multiple homeschool days memberships can be purchase online . Then you will receive your membership number to sign up for homeschool days.

My questions are not listed here who do I contact to get my questions answered?