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NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM OFFERS FREE ADMISSION FOR NEW BEDFORD RESIDENTS DURING SCHOOL VACATION WEEK
With a New Bedford zip code, admission costs zip from April 19-26

NEW BEDFORD, MA (04.16.09) - - The New Bedford Whaling Museum invites New Bedford residents to zip into the world-famous Museum at no charge during school vacation week, from Sunday, April 19, through Sunday, April 26.

Visitors with a New Bedford zip code can experience the world of whales and whaling for free. You must bring an ID that includes your zip code to receive free admission. Look for an ad that is running in The Standard-Times on April 19, 20 and 22.

A visit to the Museum is an opportunity to discover a rich profusion of dynamic exhibits and rare collections of paintings, prints and decorative art; whaling instruments and gear; and the world's largest collection of scrimshaw. Two new exhibitions that help tell the story of a daring and dangerous time in maritime history are now open. The display of a right whale skeleton with fetus and the Classic Whaling Prints exhibition join Museum favorites that children especially enjoy such as the Lagoda, a half-scale model of a Yankee whaleship, and the full-scale model of a ship's forecastle.

The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the world's most comprehensive museum devoted to the global story of whales and whaling. The cornerstone of the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the Museum is located in the heart of the city's historic downtown at 18 Johnny Cake Hill and is open daily, year round. Become part of the Whaling Museum online community at flickr.com, facebook.com, and blog at www.whalingmuseumblog.org. For a complete calendar of events, visit the Museum online at www.whalingmuseum.org.