Families and friends are invited to unlock the treasures of the deep at an open house taking place under and around Altum, the blue whale skeleton that hangs in Memorial University's Core Science Facility (CSF). Altum (pronounced al-tum) is Latin for “deep," and comes from Memorial’s motto: provehito in altum, which means “launch forth into the deep.” The whale skeleton represents the diverse ocean-related expertise that swims across our campuses.
On Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., visitors are invited to drop by to enjoy a series of interactive learning exhibitions and displays from Memorial University's campuses.
Date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Location: Core Science Facility, St. John's campus
45 Arctic Ave, St. John's, NL A1C 5S7
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
There is no charge to attend; however, registration is required. To ensure participants' comfort, entrance to the event will be offered in staggered blocks.
Registrants will have the option to select from one of the entrance times below.
- 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. *Enhanced access hour.* Please see the accessibility statement below.
- 10:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- 12:15 - 2 p.m.
- 2 - 4 p.m.