New Bedford Trip Overview
The New Bedford Whaling Museum will impress and inspire you! Located in the heart of historic downtown New Bedford within the boundaries of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the Whaling Museum is the largest museum of its kind in the world. You can explore whale science and conservation, and learn how Yankee whalers sailed the seven seas. Enjoy artworks by internationally known maritime artists and important regional contemporary artists. Marvel at massive whale skeletons or a half-scale model of a 19th century whaleship. Our exhibits reveal the history of the region and New Bedford’s ties to the rest of the world.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: New Bedford, United States
Trip Category: Sightseeing Tickets & Passes >> Attraction Tickets
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What to Expect When Visiting New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States
The New Bedford Whaling Museum will impress and inspire you! Located in the heart of historic downtown New Bedford within the boundaries of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the Whaling Museum is the largest museum of its kind in the world. You can explore whale science and conservation, and learn how Yankee whalers sailed the seven seas. Enjoy artworks by internationally known maritime artists and important regional contemporary artists. Marvel at massive whale skeletons or a half-scale model of a 19th century whaleship. Our exhibits reveal the history of the region and New Bedford’s ties to the rest of the world.
Visit: New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740-6317
Explore the incredible New Bedford Whaling Museum from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with this timed-entry ticket. From gallery to gallery, you’ll dive into science, history, fine art, and culture as the exhibits introduce historic international whaling, the history and culture of the “Old Dartmouth” region of Southcoast Massachusetts, and the science of whales today. Marvel at massive whale skeletons, see the world’s largest ship model – the Lagoda, and an exhibit about the world’s longest painting. The Whaling Museum is a compelling destination that will inspire you to reflect on complex issues that shaped the past, remain critical today, and inform a sustainable future. You can visit in person knowing that the Museum has taken many steps to enhance your safety including a face covering requirement, timed entry, a one-way route through the Museum, UVC air purification system, hand sanitizing stations, and round-the-clock disinfecting and cleaning.
