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Summer at the Museum

Enhance your visit to the Whaling Museum with special drop-in activities, squid dissections, and 3D movies!

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Cape Verdean Contemporary

Join us for the opening of two new exhibits celebrating Cape Verdean culture and community. Claridade highlights contemporary Cape Verdean art exploring identity and migration, while Morabeza shares stories, photos, and traditions from the Cape Verdean community in New England. Together, they honor 50 years of independence and a vibrant cultural legacy.

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Free Bloomberg Connects Guide App

Take your visit to the next level with our Bloomberg Connects digital guide featuring audio tours, item descriptions, deeper insights, and more! Available in more than 30 languages, and features over 300 museums.

 

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Members’ Trip to Cabo Verde

Join the New Bedford Whaling Museum and fellow members on a trip to Cabo Verde like no other. With stops in Santiago, São Vicente, São Nicolau, and Santo Antão, you will learn about the cultural heritage of the islands, enjoy stunning natural landscapes, explore local museums and cultural sites, and much more!

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Upcoming Programs

Summer at the Museum 2025

July 1, 2025 - August 30, 2025

Enhance your visit to the Whaling Museum with special drop-in activities, squid dissections, and 3D movies! See the full schedule for activities throughout July and August.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 12, as the New Bedford Whaling Museum hosts its annual summer fundraiser. Join us to celebrate the season and support the Museum’s programs and educational initiatives.

Join multi-media artist Perri Lynch Howard for an immersive art and wellness experience on a sound walk and journaling workshop at the Flora B. Peirce Nature Trail, a serene retreat nestled in the woods and wetlands of New Bedford

A lively evening of music, laughter, and local talent! Get a special preview of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with live performances, audience participation, and a post-show reception where you can mix and mingle with the cast over drinks and lite bites.

Tickets

Online ticketing is now our primary method of selling admission. Discounted admission tickets can only be purchased onsite.

Museum & 3D Movie Price
Adults $27
Seniors (65+) $25
Youth $17
Museum Members $4

 

Museum Only Price
Adults $23
Senior (65+) $21
Youth $13
Museum Members FREE

 

Hours

Open Daily: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Day.
12:00 PM closure on Tuesday, December 23.

Become a Member

Members enjoy free admission year-round and many other benefits. Before you purchase your admission ticket, CONSIDER BECOMING A MEMBER!

Extend Your Admission

Bundle your visit to the New Bedford Whaling Museum with admission to either the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum or the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center to save at both attractions. Buy or learn more at our Admission Desk.

Guides
Plan your visit using the Museum's Visitors Guide (also available in Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish).

Download the Bloomberg Connects app for our gallery guide including audio, images, video, and an interactive map.

Exhibitions

Museum Store

Online ticketing is now our primary method of selling admission.

Adventures at sea, science, history, art, cookbooks, kids' books, and more — the Museum store has something for all the book lovers on your list.

Choose from prints available at 1000 Museums, or request prints of artworks in our collection.

Shop all of our gifts. The Museum store has hundreds of items available, you're sure to find the perfect gift for that special someone on your list!