Though best-known for the celebrities who retreat here seasonally, the small island of Martha's Vineyard became a hip haven to begin with thanks to its peaceful parks, sandy beaches and lush landscapes.
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 + Fees
Hours:
June-Dec: 9am-5pm, daily 9am-9pm, second Thursdays Jan-May: 9am-4pm, Mon-Sat Noon-4pm, Sun 9am-9pm, second Thursdays
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