Is your event a small luncheon, an intimate cocktail party or dinner reception? Perhaps it’s a large cocktail party for 200? No matter what your event is consider the New Bedford Whaling Museum as the site for your upcoming event. The century old New Bedford Whaling Museum houses the world’s largest collection of whaling artifacts and the city’s history, located with the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Nestled in the middle of 18th and 19th century homes and shops, along cobblestone streets and a thriving seaport, the New Bedford Whaling Museum promises your guests a unique experience of a lifetime.

From a bridal luncheon or small birthday party to an intimate cocktail party overlooking Buzzards Bay and New Bedford Harbor, the San Francisco Room/ Davis Observation Deck can be the ideal location for you and your guests. For a larger event or a cocktail party consider the Jacobs Family Gallery with its floor to ceiling glass windows incorporating a modern touch to this century old museum or the Museum Plaza set amongst the surrounding historic buildings inviting your guests to your event. From the Gallery your guests are given exclusive access to peruse the Museum’s many galleries where they may view paintings, scrimshaw, period glass, or climb on board our 1⁄2 scale model of the whaling ship Lagoda.

Make your event memorable by having it at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. We are happy to assist you in customizing the event to reflect your own unique style and personality. From concept through completion, our experienced staff can help you select the right caterer, florist, photographer, music, etc. From the major decisions to the smallest details, nothing is overlooked by our event coordinator.