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About New Bedford Whaling Museum
Exhibits & history of whaling industry. Half-scale model of a whaling ship & exhibits on the history of the global whaling industry.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- Whaling history, 3D Arctic film, interactive AHA! Night activities
- Admission
- $24–$28 adults, $14–$18 youth, free for members
- Hours
- Daily 9am–5pm
What visitors say
An Incredible Cultural and Educational Experience! I brought my family to the New Bedford Whaling Museum to experience the Indigenous People’s culture, and the exhibit exceeded my expectations! It was beautifully curated and deeply…
Absolutely stunning museum in a beautiful part of New Bedford. I went on a Saturday and there were barely any crowds. Which honestly made me sad because this is such an excellent museum. The staff are friendly and do a great job up…
Honestly, this place is SO COOL. Prepare to spend several hours to an entire day here; there are tons of artifacts, full skeletons, interactive displays….even a full size ship. This place is packed, floor to ceiling, room to room, with…
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