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Nestled among historic homes and cobblestone streets in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the Whaling Museum offers a distinctive venue for any special occasion. You and your guests will enjoy a spectacular waterfront view, stunning works of art, unique collections, and the wow factor of having the world's largest ship model at the center of your party!

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Harbor View Gallery

Harbor View Gallery

This beautiful gallery provides breathtaking waterfront views and a spacious terrace overlooking New Bedford Harbor.

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An overhead view of a group of people gathered around the Lagoda, a large model of a whaleship, displayed inside a museum. The crowd is dressed in formal attire, mingling around the ship and nearby tables. The image captures the vibrant social atmosphere of the event, with the ship’s tall masts and rigging visible in the center.

Bourne Building | Lagoda

Delight your guests with a magnificent showpiece at its center - the Lagoda - the largest ship model in the world.

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An indoor music performance at a small venue with a live band playing on stage. The stage is illuminated with vibrant green and blue lighting that casts dynamic patterns on the brick wall behind the performers. An audience is seated in front of the stage, watching the performance.

Cook Memorial Theater

Leave the tech to us! This flexible space features a state-of-the-art media center and comfortable stadium style seating.

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Two visitors stand on a balcony overlooking a large whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling in a museum exhibit. The skeleton is illuminated with purple lighting, highlighting the structure of the bones. The visitors are seen from behind both observing the exhibit below.

Jacobs Family Gallery

Impress your guests by hosting your special event under suspended whale skeletons in the Jacobs Family Gallery.

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