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LYCEUM SERIES | GEORGE M. JOHNSON

Join us our next New Bedford Lyceum program, featuring keynote speaker GEORGE M. JOHNSON, an Award-Winning Black Non-Binary writer, author, and activist.

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The logo for Common Ground. A mosaic of different peoples faces throughout the ages.

What's Your Story?

The New Bedford Whaling Museum is collecting stories that help paint the picture of Greater New Bedford. By lending your voice, you will help create the collective story of the community.

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“A SINGULARLY MARINE & FABULOUS PRODUCE”: THE CULTURES OF SEAWEED

Opens to the public from June 15 – December 3, 2023.

This major exhibition probes humankind’s fascination with seaweed across the nineteenth century and into today, tracking changing aesthetics and modes of representation.

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New 3D Theater Experience

Big Blue Pictures, a new immersive 3D theater experience at the New Bedford Whaling Museum, is the first and only 3D theater on the SouthCoast of Massachusetts.

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LYCEUM SERIES | GEORGE M. JOHNSON

Friday, June 9th, 2023 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm | $12.50 for Members | $25 for Non-Members

Join us our next New Bedford Lyceum program, featuring keynote speaker GEORGE M. JOHNSON, an Award-Winning Black Non-Binary writer, author, and activist.

Storytelling isn’t just a form of entertainment for GEORGE M. JOHNSON, whose body of work on diversity and queer identity inspires millions of readers across the world to “be themselves unapologetically,” writing has the power to change lives. The Award-Winning Black Non-Binary author and activist is one of Out’s 100 Most Influential LGBTQ People, and they use their inspiring life story to teach individuals, corporations, and policymakers about LGBTQIA+ activism and social justice in healthcare.

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COMMON GROUND: ACTIVISM COMMUNITY STORIES

Sunday, June 11, 2023 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm

We invite you to a special program offered in concert with our Common Ground exhibition, where we hear from storytellers and invite you to reflect on and share your own connections to the SouthCoast. The event begins with stories in the Cook Memorial Theater, followed by a cocktail reception with lite bites and access to the exhibition space.

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Local History Guild | HOMETOWN WITH JOHN BULLARD

Tuesday, June 13th | 6:00 PM | Free via Zoom

Join the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s Curator of Maritime History, Michael P. Dyer, for a conversation with the former mayor of New Bedford, John Bullard and former editor and chief of the standard times, Ken Hartnett. Enjoy this discussion about John Bullard’s new book Hometown, where he tells the story of his commitment to New Bedford, his work in public service, and his dedication to environmental issues, community, and family.

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Permanent Exhibitons

Spend an hour or spend a day at the Museum. There is always something to discover.

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Upcoming Exhibitons

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 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 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!