Fri, May 15
|5 Water St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA
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
May 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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 May.
Why You Don’t Look at the Sun: Stars and Light
Description: Did you know we can see only three types of colors? It might surprise you that mantis shrimp can see twelve! Come learn about light and how we perceive it. Discover different types of radiation and where to find them. Additionally, we will discuss the stars and the journey the light takes to reach your eyes.
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Age Recommendation: 8+
Tactical Periscopes
Description: How do you see around a wall without going around the wall? Learn about the history of light focusing devices and how they have been used in war. Discuss modern applications of these devices, and how their technology developed. Create your own cardboard periscope to use!
Time: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Age Recommendation: 5+
The Art of Scraps: Homefront Flashlights
Description: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Back in WWII the battle on the homefront was an important one! While citizens weren’t fighting like our infantry, they were fighting a battle to support them. Learn how home life was affected by the war and how Americans reacted to it. Try your hand at rationing and making your own scrap flashlight!
Time: 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Age Recommendation: 10+
Flower Pressing (Drop In)
Description: Spring has sprung and a common pastime of people back in the day was flower or leaf pressing. Flower pressing can be a way of preserving the beauty of spring vegetation. Bring a specimen from home or press one from our limited options.
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:
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?
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. If you need to add any tickets on prior to the day please email battleship@battleshipcove.org and we can help you out.
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. Any additional assistance please email battleship@battleshipcove.org.
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 you are looking to purchase tickets for a day that says call to book please call us at 508-678-1100 x 123 or email battleship@battleshipcove.org for assistance. 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. To use this discount you must email battleship@battleshipcove.org or call 508-678-1100 x123 to get register.
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 need assistance or need your membership number please email adors@battleshipcove.org or call 508-678-1100 x 123 for assistance.
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 is not listed here who do I contact to get my questions answered?
If you need additional assistance please call 508-678-1100 or email battleship@battleshipcove.org