New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, 02740

Fifty years ago, Portugal experienced a bloodless coup called the Carnation Revolution. Duncan Simpson, PhD presents a lecture on “Portuguese Society and Salazar’s Political Police (PIDE) Before and After the Revolution of 25 April 1974.” The lecture will be followed by a panel discussion and lite reception. Duncan Simpson is a visiting professor at the […]

Get ready to become a master architect and help construct the New Bedford harbor using only cardboard! From its distinct waterfront buildings to the fascinating boats to the sea creatures in the harbor, let your imagination and cardboard creations transform our Harbor View Gallery into a vibrant mini-version of the city we all know and […]

Get ready to become a master architect and help construct the New Bedford harbor using only cardboard! From its distinct waterfront buildings to the fascinating boats to the sea creatures in the harbor, let your imagination and cardboard creations transform our Harbor View Gallery into a vibrant mini-version of the city we all know and […]

Get ready to become a master architect and help construct the New Bedford harbor using only cardboard! From its distinct waterfront buildings to the fascinating boats to the sea creatures in the harbor, let your imagination and cardboard creations transform our Harbor View Gallery into a vibrant mini-version of the city we all know and […]

Get ready to become a master architect and help construct the New Bedford harbor using only cardboard! From its distinct waterfront buildings to the fascinating boats to the sea creatures in the harbor, let your imagination and cardboard creations transform our Harbor View Gallery into a vibrant mini-version of the city we all know and […]

Get ready to become a master architect and help construct the New Bedford harbor using only cardboard! From its distinct waterfront buildings to the fascinating boats to the sea creatures in the harbor, let your imagination and cardboard creations transform our Harbor View Gallery into a vibrant mini-version of the city we all know and […]

Get ready to become a master architect and help construct the New Bedford harbor using only cardboard! From its distinct waterfront buildings to the fascinating boats to the sea creatures in the harbor, let your imagination and cardboard creations transform our Harbor View Gallery into a vibrant mini-version of the city we all know and […]

Get ready to become a master architect and help construct the New Bedford harbor using only cardboard! From its distinct waterfront buildings to the fascinating boats to the sea creatures in the harbor, let your imagination and cardboard creations transform our Harbor View Gallery into a vibrant mini-version of the city we all know and […]

For our April AHA! Night, Thursday, April 11, the entire museum will remain open from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, with FREE ADMISSION, as we put the spotlight on ocean sustainability. In the Museum’s Jacobs Family Gallery and adjacent spaces, UMass Dartmouth Biology seniors will present their capstone projects on the biggest emerging issues expected to impact marine […]

Join us for a date night or night out with friends at the Whaling Museum, tailormade for grownups!  Our 21+ after-hours First Fridays feature fun entertainment amongst fine art collections and artifacts, complete with signature cocktails or mocktails and delicious complimentary lite bites. On Friday, April 5, we feature Joaquin Santos and The Dope Lotus quartet, known for their distinctive […]

Admission to the New Bedford Whaling Museum on February 23, 2024 is free all day thanks to Highland Street Foundation. Marvel at five massive whale skeletons and explore the world’s largest ship model. From 1pm-3pm join in for a Paul Cuffe Book Cover Making. Hear from our staff and volunteers about Captain Paul Cuffe and then […]

Join us at the New Bedford Whaling Museum all during February School Vacation Week for a hands-on exploration of the remarkable life and legacy of Captain Paul Cuffe. Cuffe was a seafarer, entrepreneur, educator, and visionary who became one of the wealthiest men of color in the nation. Join us from February 19 through the […]