Discover, Learn, Enjoy!

The Museum offers a variety of science, history and cultural programs throughout the year. Join us for a lecture, participate in the Moby-Dick Marathon, or enjoy a hands-on learning experience onboard the Lagoda. Please see below for information on upcoming programs or activities scheduled on an annual basis.

Moby-Dick Marathon

The world’s best known readathon of Herman Melville's literary masterpiece, commemorating the anniversary of the departure of the ship Acushnet from New Bedford with Melville aboard.

Sailors' Series

The Sailors’ Series illustrated lectures present a wide variety of experiences and adventures by individuals with lifelong commitments to sailing, boats, and the sea.

Scrimshaw Weekend

The world’s only regular forum where collectors, dealers, curators, art enthusiasts, history buffs, and others can share their interests in, and insights into, the whalers’ indigenous occupational art of scrimshaw.

Old Dartmouth Lyceum 2013

This year the Lyceum will focus around the exhibit Arctic Visions: "Away then floats the Ice-Island".

Annual Events

Over the Top and New Year's Swingin' Eve are some of the anticipated events along with others throughout the year.

Children's Programs and Activities

Vacation Week activities and other programs such as the Presidents' Day Birthday Celebration.

Charles W. Morgan Visit 2014

The Charles W. Morgan will once again sail up the Acushnet River in July 2014, its 38th Voyage.

The Beetle Whaleboat Project

The construction of our Beetle whaleboat, the history of the Beetle Boat Company, and the 38th Voyage of the Charles W. Morgan

Community Programs

The Museum creates or partners with community groups and organizations to present a wide variety of public programming.

Past Programs

Programs offered at the Museum in past years can be found here.