Join The Georgia Southern University Museum for their 3rd annual Shark Week, Sunday, July 7th through Friday July 12th (closed Monday). A week of summer fun is in store for shark lovers of all ages!
Dr. Brent W. Tharp, Director of the Georgia Southern Museum shares, “It’s an important week for us because sharks are a topic that really fascinate the public, and they are an important part of our collection. Sharks have been a key species in coastal plain ecosystems for the last 75 million years."
Tharp says, "Shark Week is an opportunity for all of us to better understand and appreciate these incredible animals. Shark Week will have a wide variety of activities that will appeal to young and old.”
Lashanda Hicks-Griffin, Assistant Director of the Georgia Southern University Museum says, "We look forward to providing some great shark-themed additions to the museum's current exhibits that will also be open to the public. These additions will offer a variety of events for all ages including arts and crafts, fossil dig exploration, STEM Education activities, and so much more.”
Full list of Shark Week activities:
- Sunday, July 7
- The museum is open from 2-5pm.
- Monday, July 8
- The museum is CLOSED.
- Tuesday, July 9
- Activities with STEM Education from 1-4pm
- Wednesday, July 10
- Story Time with a Shark from 1-2pm
- Fossil Dig from 2-4pm
- Shark Arts & Craft Activity from 2-4pm
- Thursday, July 11
- Activities with STEM Education from 1-4pm
- Friday, July 12
- Story Time with a Shark from 1-2pm
- Fossil Dig from 2-4pm
- Shark Arts & Craft Activity from 2-4pm
Admission is $4 per person, with children 3 and under free. With admission, Shark Week Visitors are given a wristband (1 per family) for free admission anytime during shark week.
Admission is free to all Georgia Southern students and Museum members. Free parking is available on Sweetheart Circle using the AMP Parking app and a promo code available at the museum front desk.
For more information on Shark Week, visit the event website here.
The Georgia Southern Museum is located on Sweetheart Circle at 2142 Southern Dr., Statesboro, GA 30458.
