Upcoming Programs
Dive into a Halloween-themed afternoon at the Whaling Museum, where maritime history meets spooky fun! Discover the “monsters”—for centuries sailors returned from the sea with tales of terrifying creatures lurking in the deep.
Celebrate National Authors’ Day at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. A day packed full of literary delights, in appreciation of the authors that spent countless hours writing our favorite books!
Professors Daniela Melo and Timothy Walker will present highlights from their new scholarly edition of Wilfred Burchett’s writing on Portugal’s 1974 “Carnation” Revolution—published in English for the first time by Verso Books (UK).
Join the New Bedford Whaling Museum for a day trip to the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, MA. Enjoy two private, curator-led tours of exhibitions selected by our Chief Curator, plus free time to explore the museum, have lunch, and visit Salem.
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!
