Scuttle by Hudson River Park for a crab-tastic week of hands-on activities celebrating one of the Hudson River’s most fascinating residents! Crab Week is packed with opportunities to get up close with these incredible crustaceans.
Throughout the week, you’ll discover crab-tivating facts, meet live crabs and the role these animals play in the Hudson River Estuary and beyond.
Visit the Crab Lab
Our Pier 40 Wetlab is transforming into the Crab Lab for Crab Week! Stop by to meet crab species that live in Park waters and shell-berate with our River Project educators.
Crab Lab Hours:
- Sunday, July 19 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
- Tuesday, July 21 3:00–6:00 PM
- Wednesday, July 22 3:00–6:00 PM
- Saturday, July 25 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
Dive Deeper at Science After Dark: Crab Lab
Join us for a special evening edition of our popular Science After Dark series as we shine a spotlight on crabs after hours. Explore the Crab Lab and learn more about the lives of the crabs that call the Hudson home.
Science After Dark: Crab Lab
Thursday, July 23
6:30 PM
Pier 40
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Explore Crabs at the Discovery Tank
All July long, the Discovery Tank at Pier 57 is all about crabs! Get an even closer look at these amazing creatures and learn about the species that inhabit the Hudson River Estuary through hands-on exploration with our educators.
We’re excited to shell-berate Crab Week with you. Come discover why these sideways-scuttling crustaceans deserve a place in the spotlight!