New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, Massachusetts, United States
5.0 (5 reviews) Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Ranking #23 in New Bedford History Museums
Educational, fun, and free!
Located in New Bedford, the nation’s most valuable fishing port, New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center is dedicated to preserving and presenting the story of the fishing industry past, present and future through exhibits, programs, and archives. The Center features a replica working deck, scallop dredge, galley table, bunks, historic and contemporary images and footage, and more than sixty audio clips sharing the many voices of the fishing community.
Address
38 Bethel St, New Bedford, MA 02740-6241
Mobile
Website
http://fishingheritagecenter.org/
Working hours
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Tuesday :
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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, 23:44
User Ratings
5.0 based on (5 reviews)
Reviews
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4nationalparkPa 5:00 PM Sep 13, 2017
Hidden gem
This little museum was packed with information about the local fishing industry. The grandkids also enjoyed exploring the various displays. The highlight of their trip was trying on the survival suits and trying to do it in under a minute. We all have a new appreciation of what fisherman must endure.
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5KingemRI 5:00 PM Dec 5, 2018
A must see!
This small museum packs a big punch, this is a destination for all ages! My husband and I have lived in New England for decades and never knew that New Bedford is the number one fishing port in the nation with the highest valued commercial catch. There's lots of hands on stuff for the kids and a small gift shop with some unique and appealing local gifts. It is conveniently located between the Visitors Center and the Seaman's Bethel. If you have the time I'd recommend the movie. We were lucky to have Joanne as our docent, she was very entertaining and knowledgeable.
