What's Happening
October 21 - November 4, 2021
CALL FOR READERS
Sign up for your chance to be one of our Moby-Dick Marathon 2022 readers. People selected by random draw will record their reading from home prior to the marathon.
Sunday, October 24
Kids and Canvas
Unleash your creativity at a fun, no-experience-needed painting class just for kids.
Ongoing
COMMON GROUND: A Community Mosaic
What's Your Story?
Collecting and sharing stories of the community. SHARE YOUR STORY!
January 7-9, 2022
VIRTUAL
One of the world’s best known live readings of Herman Melville’s iconic American novel Moby-Dick takes place every January at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.
Exhibitions
On View
Check out what's on view right now at the Museum.
Coming Soon
The museum is always working on the next big exhibit to bring to our guests. Get a sneak peek at what we're creating for you.
Online Exhibitions
Browse our online exhibit collection anywhere you have internet access
Current Exhibition
Whales Today
An exhibition dedicated to the science and behavior of whales, their cultural impact, the current threats to their survival, and empowering all to support conservation efforts.
Online ticketing is now our primary method of selling admission. We have maximum capacity caps in effect at the Museum and tickets are sold on a first-come-first-served basis.
Adventures at sea, science, history, art, cookbooks, kids' books, and more — The White Whale has something for all the book lovers on your list.
Choose from prints available at 1000 Museums, or request prints of artworks in our collection.
Shop all of our gifts. The White Whale has hundreds of items available, you're sure to find the perfect gift for that special someone on your list!
