December Discoveries: Vacation Week Exploration

Children gathered around an interactive digital table, engrossed in an educational game about whaling voyages around the world.

"A 1954 image showing two women at Hathaway Manufacturing Company during a nylon inspection process. One woman in the foreground holds a large sheet of nylon, inspecting its quality, while machinery can be seen in the background. The second woman, partially visible, is engaged in a similar task behind the fabric.

A detailed scrimshaw carving of a turtle. The turtle is depicted with a textured shell, intricate body features, and a lifelike pose. The scrimshaw is crafted from a light-colored material, showcasing the fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. The turtle is displayed against a plain gray background.

A bust sculpture of Johnathan Bourne Jr. The bust depicts an older man with detailed facial features, including a beard and mustache, and a calm expression. The sculpture captures the texture of the man's hair and skin, and it is displayed against a plain background.

December 26 - December 31
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
General Admission Required

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December discoveries: school vacation week

December 26 - 31, 2024 | General Admission

This December School Vacation Week dive into a week of exploration and discovery across five exciting temporary exhibitions. Whether you're exploring environmental activism, uncovering the history of local women, or delving into art and history, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Community BLOOMS: Katy Rodden Walker: Experience this immersive art and science installation focused on raising awareness about plastic pollution and jellyfish blooms. Join in the conversation about environmental change and activism as you reflect on the beauty and fragility of our oceans.

Lighting the Way: SouthCoast Women’s Lives, Labors, Loves: Celebrate the significant contributions of women from the region, with a focus on objects made by and for women throughout history. From portraits to textiles and objects, this exhibition highlights women’s roles in shaping the region’s cultural, civic, and political life.

Up From the Depths: Natural Selections from our Collections: Discover an extraordinary collection of natural artifacts—bones, shells, anatomical illustrations, and more—curated to showcase the beauty of the natural world and how these objects have been reimagined throughout history.

Complicated Legacies: Museum History, White Supremacy, and Sculpture: Engage in critical conversations about the legacies of problematic historical figures through this exhibition. Featuring the return of a controversial bust by John Gutzon Borglum, it invites visitors to reflect on art, history, and social justice.

Entangled in the Lines: Figuring Moby-Dick: Explore the world of Moby-Dick through a collection of artwork that illustrates how the novel’s expansive themes have been interpreted by artists. Featuring selections from the Elizabeth Schultz collection, the exhibition showcases creative depictions of Melville’s iconic characters.

Join us this December to engage with thought-provoking exhibitions and discover new perspectives on history, art, and activism at the New Bedford Whaling Museum!