5.0New Bedford Whaling Museum(850 reviews)from $19.00 - Don't Miss the Gem of New Bedford Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
Anchored in the story of New Bedford’s whaling industry, NBWM shares the art, science, history, and culture of this vibrant maritime region and its people. We're a champion for whale conservation, and a keeper of the region's collective memory. Surrounded by cobblestone streets once strolled by Frederick Douglass and Herman Melville, the Museum is conveniently located within the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Dive into whale biology, ecology and behavior, and marine mammal conservation. Marvel at massive whale skeletons and the world’s largest ship model, the Lagoda – a half-scale model of a 19th century whaling vessel. See a digital replica of America's longest painting in motion - the incredible “Grand Panorama of a Whaling Voyage ‘Round the World.” The original 1848 painting is longer than the Empire State Building is tall! Enjoy exhibitions focused on the museum's impressive art collections, and changing exhibitions of contemporary art. Wheelchair accessible.See more..
4.5The New Bedford Museum of Glass(45 reviews) - More to glass than color and cut! Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
The New Bedford Museum of Glass is an art museum both historic and modern, with a unique collection gathered from around the world and spanning the millennia!See more..
I was happy to find this. My kids loved it. For a small donation (I was embarrassed to pay such a small fee) .. you kids can walk through this old fire station and climb on the fire trucks ... pretend to drive them, ring the bell. There is a fire pole to slide down and fire hats and cloths to try on. It's a lot of fun for kids and a historic interest for parents. Don't miss it.See more..
4.5Richard C. Wheeler Bay Learning Center(8 reviews) - Public Exhibit of Buzzards Bay Coalition's Multifaceted Visioning for the South Coast Speciality Museums
Discover your Buzzards Bay at the Richard C. Wheeler Bay Learning Center, a free environmental exploration center located in downtown New Bedford’s Historic District. The Bay Learning Center is your destination to learn more about our local waters and how you can protect and enjoy them. Explore our 3-D Buzzards Bay map, fish tanks, and more. Open weekdays 9-5.See more..
