On Wednesday, May 1, come face to face with the mightiest, most massive mammals on Earth.

You’re invited to explore the immersive exhibition Whales: Giants of the Deep, meet Museum scientists and Scientific American editors, and enjoy drinks and snacks in our historic Hall of Northwest Coast Indians.

You’ll also have the opportunity to:  

• View whale specimens from the Museum’s Mammalogy Collection
• See cultural artifacts from the Maori and Pacific Northwest Coast peoples
• Listen to whale vocalizations through Scientific American’s Whale Song Project
• And more!

The Whales Tweetup is presented in partnership with Scientific American and is open to those who follow both the Museum (@AMNH) and Scientific American (@SciAm) on Twitter.

Please apply to attend the Whales Tweetup below. The Museum will select and notify all participants via email prior to the event. 

Where and When

The Whales Tweetup will be held at the American Museum of Natural History on Wednesday, May 1 at 6:30 pm. It is a free event. 

Requirements

1. Please be sure you are following @AMNH and @SciAm before completing the application process.
2. Please use hashtag #whalestweetup when tweeting about the event.
3. You must be 21 or older to attend.
4. Each individual wishing to attend must apply separately.