Come experience our annual non-stop reading of Melville's Moby-Dick.
The Museum creates or partners with community groups and organizations to present a wide variety of public programming.
The annual Scrimshaw Weekend, held at the Whaling Museum each June since 1989, is the world's only regular forum for scrimshaw enthusiasts.
The Whaling Museum presents twelve unique programs revolving around our signature lecture series: Old Dartmouth Lyceum, Man and Whales, and the Sailors' Series.
New lecture series with national experts using museum paintings to illustrate cultural themes in American history.
Vacation Week activities and other programs such as the Presidents' Day Birthday Celebration.
Over the Top, After Hours and New Year's Swingin' Eve are some of the anticipated events along with others throughout the year.
