New Bedford Whaling Museum, Massachusetts, United States
5.0 (850 reviews) Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Price Range: from $19.00 Ranking #1 in New Bedford Speciality Museums
Don't Miss the Gem of New Bedford
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.
Address
18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740-6317
Mobile
Website
http://www.whalingmuseum.org/
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 23:47
Price range
from $19.00
User Ratings
5.0 based on (850 reviews)
Reviews
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5Something Tookish 5:00 PM Oct 6, 2021
A remarkable story from a time in the past
Set in a large brick building, it suits the period being covered. They don't try to hide or apologize for the fact that whaling took place, but present the history of whaling and the town of New Bedford of that era. They show that whaling was an international endeavor the world over. They also show scenes from the time period and they is a lot of art throughout the museum. This is a must see to appreciate this time in history.
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5508EllenCee 5:00 PM Aug 5, 2022
Something for everyone, but the half scale replica ship is the best!
The Whaling Museum in New Bedford is an excellent museum for kids, for lovers of the sea and history, and for locals who want to see themselves as the world sees them. We spent 3 hours there and saw exhibits of nautical history, the ocean, the Underground Railroad (escaping via ship was much more successful than land-based escapes), history of New Bedford mills, and art. Oh, the art of scrimshaw is well-represented, but also nautical art, Asian art, local artists, and the art of photography. I cannot fail to mention a half scale replica ship that kids scurry around on to their heart's content. We also spent a fair amount of time out on the third floor balcony. Despite terrible hot weather at home, it was shaded, cool, and breezy with an excellent view of the harbor. Great place for the kids to enjoy their snack, but no food is for sale, BYO.
