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New Bedford Whaling Museum

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Phone
Phone:
508-997-0046
Address
18 Johnny Cake Hl
New Bedford, MA 02740
Basics
Location:
National Historical Whaling Park
Type:
Museum
Price:
$6 - $10

Description

The whaling industry shaped decisively much of coastal New England, and it's this history that is the focus of the New Bedford Whaling Museum (NBWM) in New Bedford, a harbor-side city with whales and whaling at its heart. In addition to 44,000 square feet of exhibition space showcaseing everything from huge model ship to whaling tools, logbooks and old photographs, to decorative arts items and fine art paintings, the NBWM also has a theater, research library and conservatin space. Changing exhibits range in theme from whale skeletons to works by marine artists to scrimshaw (whalebone carvings). Educational programs and lectures are held regularly, check the calendar for information.
Hours:
June-Dec:
9am-5pm, daily
9am-9pm, second Thursdays
Jan-May:
9am-4pm, Mon-Sat
Noon-4pm, Sun
9am-9pm, second Thursdays
Season:
Year-round
Price:
$6 - $10
Price Details:
Adults: $10
Seniors, Students: $9
Children (6-14): $6
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