Join us to celebrate a moment in Mendocino County history as we officially cut the ribbon and welcome the blue whale bones home.

The Whale House LaBONEatory is the first building in the Noyo Center Ocean Science Center campus, where we'll articulate our 73' blue whale skeleton and expand and deepen our marine mammal, marine science, and education programs.

Event details

Date: Sunday, October 18, 2026

Time: 4-5 PM (VIP Reception-Invite Only); 5-7:30 PM Public Ribbon Cutting, Festivities, and More

Location: Whale House LaBONEatory on the Noyo Headlands (331 Jere Melo Street, Fort Bragg, CA, 95437)

Admission: Free; donations gratefully accepted

Evening Highlights

First look at the blue whale bones
Ribbon cutting and community toast
Live music by Soulshine with The Big River Horns, an 8-piece R&B/Soul band that'll get everyone dancing
Coastal food & drinks for purchase
Live auction and raffle

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