Upcoming Programs
AHA! Night. Designed for all ages, this lively evening invites families, young adults, and lifelong learners to explore the museum through hands-on activities, gallery discoveries, poetry, and art-making.
The New Bedford Whaling Museum welcomes author Will Sofrin to share the extraordinary story of the USCGC Eagle. Discover how this 1936 German vessel, originally the Horst Wessel, was seized as a war prize and transformed into a training ship for US Coast Guard officers.
Author Carol Gardner’s newest book The Divided North traces two Maine families, one Black and one White, as they navigate the turbulent nineteenth century. Their experiences reveal what it meant to live in a free state during the age of slavery.
Enhance your visit to the Whaling Museum with special drop-in activities, squid dissections, and 3D movies! See the full schedule for activities throughout July and August.
Tickets
Online ticketing is now our primary method of selling admission. Discounted admission tickets can only be purchased onsite.
| Museum & 3D Movie | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | $28 |
| Seniors (65+) | $26 |
| Youth | $18 |
| Museum Members | $4 |
| Museum Only | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | $24 |
| Senior (65+) | $22 |
| Youth | $14 |
| Museum Members | FREE |
Hours
Open: Mon–Sun, 9am–5pm.
Become a Member
Members enjoy free admission year-round and many other benefits. Before you purchase your admission ticket, CONSIDER BECOMING A MEMBER!
Extend Your Admission
Bundle your visit to the New Bedford Whaling Museum with admission to either the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum or the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center to save at both attractions. Buy or learn more at our Admission Desk.
Guides
Plan your visit using the Museum's Visitors Guide (also available in Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish).
Download the Bloomberg Connects app for our gallery guide including audio, images, video, and an interactive map.
Exhibitions
Museum Store
Online ticketing is now our primary method of selling admission.
Adventures at sea, science, history, art, cookbooks, kids' books, and more — the Museum store 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 Museum store has hundreds of items available, you're sure to find the perfect gift for that special someone on your list!
