Fri, Sep 19
|Fall River
Homeschool Day
Get your tickets for Homeschool Day at Battleship Cove. Enjoy exploring the ships and sign up for workshops to deeper your learning.
Time & Location
Sep 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fall River, 5 Water St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA
About the 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.
Predict the future: Weather Reading and Aerographers Mate
Description: Rain or shine we will learn about what it took to become an Aerographer's mate and how one job could impact multiple fleet strategy, landing zones, and the ability to rescue your fellow comrades. Afterwards, we will take what we have learned and make our own anemometer.
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Age Recommendation: 8+
Putting the Wind in our Sails: Masts
Description: Full speed ahead as we explore the evolution of masts and sails! Discover how and why people braved the seas, and how their ships helped them get there. Learn about how different types of sails were used for different types of ships, from fishing vessels to military vessels. At the end you’ll make your own ship to set sail with!
Time: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Age Recommendation: 5+
G-Force!
Description: Get ready as we take a dive into g-force! Feel the pull of gravity as we discover what g-force is, as well as how our bodies are affected when we fly or ride a roller coaster. We will learn about how the military combats g-force for people like airmen and paratroopers.
Time: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Age Recommendation: 8+
Bird Watching (Drop in)
Description: Come up to the deck to spot some birds! Battleship cove is located in a brackish river, near estuaries, and by a city! Learn about how all these environments attract different types of birds!
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Cost and How to Purchase Tickets
Cost:
$10 per student
$15 per adult
Children 3 and under are free.
Workshops: range from $5-$7 with drop in workshop being free.
All spaces are limited. Follow the link to get your ticket:
https://www.battleshipcove.org/homeschool-day
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 day time 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? Call 508-678-1100 x106.
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?
Are tickets available day off for purchase?
Do I need to pre-register for homeschool day?
When do ticket sales end?
I do not want to sign up for any workshops do I still need to pre-register to get the discounted admission?
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?
What time is check in and where do I check in?
How long am I allowed to stay for visitation?
I have a membership and would like to sign up for homeschool day, how do I do this?
My questions is not listed here who do I contact to get my questions answered?