Massachusetts Marine Educators
Massachusetts Marine Educators' Field Trip
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The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts
Saturday November 13, 2004
The recently expanded Peabody Essex Museum is one of New England's largest museums and truly one of the North Shore's jewels. Founded by Salem sea captains in 1799, it houses unique collections of art and culture from around the globe, including the country's finest collection of maritime art and shipboard objects. On Saturday morning, November 13th, The PEM will host MME members and guests for a tour of its Maritime Art and History exhibits as well as the Art and Nature Center.
In the afternoon we will meet with folks from Salem Sound Coastwatch who will present their work and education outreach programs related to watershed issues and invasive species in Salem Sound. Afterwards, The SSCW people will take us for a walk along the Salem Waterfront (only a few blocks from PEM) focusing on the impact of invasive species in Salem Harbor.
| 10:00 a.m. | Meet at the main entrance in the Atrium of the Museum. |
| 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. | Guided Tour of Maritime Art and History Galleries |
| 11:15 to 12:00 | Meet with education resource rep. in the Art and Nature Center. |
| 11:15 to 12:00 | Lunch on your own. Buy a lunch in the Atrium Cafe (or bring your own!) and visit with other members. Free time to time to explore other galleries. |
| At 1:00 p.m. | Re-group in the Atrium and walk to Museum's "Red School House" to meet our leaders from Salem Sound Coast Watch who will take us on our guided walk along Salem's Waterfront |
| 3:00 p.m. | Adjourn to one of the waterfront establishments for some refreshments. |
FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE MUSEUM AND PARKING: go to www.pem.org/visit/hours.php.
Special Thanks to Janey Winchell, The Sarah Fraser Robbins Director at PEM who has helped MME to put this day together.
The event may be reached by commuter rail service on the MBTA. Check this out at Massachusetts Bay Transporation Authority web site.
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