Upcoming Programs
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is delighted to host a free performance by the South Coast Children’s Chorus (SCCC) as part of AHA! Night | NB Festive. This special concert showcases selections from SCCC’s Hear My Voice season—music that celebrates youth creativity, compassion, and diversity, with themes of peace, unity, and social justice.
Gather the kids—and kids at heart—and celebrate New Year’s Eve with us at the New Bedford Whaling Museum! The lively Toe Jam Puppet Band will be in the Jacobs Family Gallery, bringing the family-friendly party to life with interactive silly songs, dancing, and fun for all ages
Each January, the New Bedford Whaling Museum hosts one of the world’s most celebrated live readings of Herman Melville’s iconic American novel, Moby-Dick. The annual Moby-Dick Marathon draws readers and enthusiasts from around the globe—both to the Museum’s campus and online—to share in this remarkable literary tradition.
On the night of February 4, 1982, Callahan’s small vessel collided with a whale in the Atlantic Ocean. With only moments to react, he escaped into a life raft with a basic survival kit—plunging into what would become 76 harrowing days alone at sea. Battling storms, dwindling supplies, and the vast, unforgiving ocean, Callahan was forced to confront both nature’s fury and his own deepest fears.
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!
