New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, Massachusetts, United States
4.5 (187 reviews) Tuesday: Spent More than 3 hours Ranking #2 in New Bedford Historic Sites • National Parks
Unique & expansion park site
New Bedford was the mid 19th century's preeminent whaling port and for a time the richest city in the world. Whaling, a leading 19th century enterprise, contributed to America's economic and political vitality. New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park helps to preserve, protect, and interpret certain districts, structures, and artifacts that are associated with the history of whaling and related social, economic, and environmental themes for the benefit and inspiration of this and future generations. The park encompasses 34 acres spread over 13 city blocks and includes the New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Seamen's Bethel, the schooner Ernestina, and the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum. These efforts will be undertaken in partnership with the city of New Bedford, local and regional institutions, and the Inupiat Heritage Center in Barrow, Alaska. Address is for the National Park Visitor Center.
Address
33 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740-6222
Mobile
Website
http://www.nps.gov/nebe
Working hours
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Thursday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday : 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 0:51
User Ratings
4.5 based on (187 reviews)
Reviews
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5plubin 5:00 PM May 11, 2022
Wonderful Music Festival
New Bedford Folk Festival held here every July for two days. The 25th Anniversary year is 2022. I have attended all but two of the festivals. There are seven outdoor venues and two air conditioned theaters. I have seen the best of Folk, Blues and Celtic music at the festivals. There is also a juried outdoor arts and craft area. The cobblestoned, gas-lit area is home to many great restaurants and is adjacent to a working waterfront.
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5Jim J 5:00 PM Jan 20, 2021
Great museum of whaling, but also art, and the Lagoda
I should add, my Westport neighbor Captain Paul Cuffee, born on Cuttyhunk Island to his freed slave father, has a garden dedicated to him here. He ran a store in the corner brick building, attached to the museum, and he built ships, including one he took African-Americans to help found Sierra Leone. He was a devout Quaker, built the original Westport Friend Meeting house, still in use; and he began the first multi racial school, including the Wolf Hill school in Westport I think (could be wrong, 'cause I know one of his small schools burn down, maybe two).
