Collections Show & Tell
We steward a Collection of more than 750,000 objects and only a small percentage is on display at any given time. Each object has a story of its own and, in this video series, Museum experts take you behind-the-scenes to show you some of their favorites.
Collections Show & Tell
With D. Jordan Berson, Director of Collections
This ship relic was retrieved in the water off the coast of Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts in the mid-1980’s. Watch the video then put your knowledge to the test!
QUIZ (downloadable pdf)
ANSWER KEY (downloadable pdf)
With D. Jordan Berson, Director of Collections
and Jacob Mark, Curatorial Assistant
An artifact with a purpose, used by whalemen during their time out at sea. Watch the video then put your knowledge to the test!
QUIZ (downloadable pdf)
ANSWER KEY (downloadable pdf)
With D. Jordan Berson, Director of Collections
This video introduces us to a variety of artifacts in the Museum’s off-site storage facility, related to whaling and whales. Watch the video then put your knowledge to the test!
QUIZ (downloadable pdf)
ANSWER KEY (downloadable pdf)
With D. Jordan Berson, Director of Collections
Curatorial staff is bringing you to work with them. See what they do behind the scenes in Collections storage. Watch the video then put your knowledge to the test!
QUIZ (downloadable pdf)
ANSWER KEY (downloadable pdf)
With D. Jordan Berson, Director of Collections
A sewing machine station with a story, from the mid-20th century, typical of those used in the New Bedford mills. Watch the video then put your knowledge to the test!
QUIZ (downloadable pdf)
ANSWER KEY (downloadable pdf)
With D. Jordan Berson, Director of Collections
A Winthrop style secretary desk that is unique in its own right. Watch the video then put your knowledge to the test!
QUIZ (downloadable pdf)
ANSWER KEY (downloadable pdf)
With D. Jordan Berson, Director of Collections
This is a rather sad artifact from New Bedford’s history. Watch the video then put your knowledge to the test!
QUIZ (downloadable pdf)
ANSWER KEY (downloadable pdf)
With D. Jordan Berson, Director of Collections
Why does the Museum have so many chairs in the collection? Watch the video then put your knowledge to the test!
QUIZ (downloadable pdf)
ANSWER KEY (downloadable pdf)
With D. Jordan Berson, Director of Collections
Learn more about this mid-1850’s melodeon, made in New Bedford, and how it works. Watch the video then put your knowledge to the test!
QUIZ (downloadable pdf)
ANSWER KEY (downloadable pdf)
