A sumptuous exhibition of the best, most representative, and most compelling curiosities of our vast scrimshaw holdings.
Exhibit highlights the broad international and chronological compass of the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
The Museum’s Davis Observation Deck provides one of the best views in New Bedford.
A multi-media experience about prominent merchant, philanthropist, community leader, civil rights advocate and abolitionist Captain Paul Cuffe (1759 - 1817).
Connections between New Bedford and Cape Verde, the unique characteristics of Cape Verdean culture, and the special legacy of that culture and history here in New Bedford.
Chronicling Azorean/American cultural exchange in the 19th century.
The story of human interactions with whales would be incomplete without discussing today's scientific work.
The Bourne Building has reopened. Construction and exhibit preparation continues.
Outdoor Sculptures, Contemporary Sculptors Respond to the Whaling Museum Collections
Come learn about the four whale skeletons at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
Explores the human fascination with whales and the history of whaling.
What do scallop shells, a girl on a swing, people working in a sail loft and in the Pairpoint glass factory have in common? They were each at one time or another, 'sitting' in New Bedford.
Illustrating Herman Melville's language
The full spectrum of whaling weaponry devised in the 19th century, from classic harpoons to massive guns, providing new insight into the greatest big-game hunt ever pursued by man.
Museum classics return! See whaling history in its prime featuring the finest examples of scrimshaw anywhere.
A full size replica of a ship's Forecastle. Come and see what its like to live on a whaling ship's close quarters!
