Tours

The Museum offers reduced rates for groups of ten or more, with guided and self-guided options available. Advance reservations are required for all group visits. Please contact grouptours@whalingmuseum.org or call (508) 997-0046 ext. 185 for additional information or to schedule a visit.

School Groups

Please visit our Teachers page for details on our school programs.

Guided Tours (Groups)

Trained docents provide guided tours. These tours are typically 60-90 minutes, and can include one or more topics of your choice. All requests are subject to the availability of the docents.

Self-guided Tours (Groups)

Visitors may elect to explore the Museum on their own. Docents are often available to answer questions and provide direction.

Audio Tours

Audio tours are available in English, and provide an introduction to several different galleries and exhibitions within the Museum. There is no cost; however, a license or ID is required. Foreign language tours will be available soon.

Payment Policy (Groups)

Payment upon arrival is preferred. Please allow at least 5 additional minutes prior to the start of your tour for payment and processing.
By check: Checks should be made out to ODHS (Old Dartmouth Historical Society). By credit card: We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover

Special Events

Please check our calendar or contact Visitor Services for the most current information on special events at the Museum.

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to welcoming your group to the New Bedford Whaling Museum.