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What's Happening
December 7, 2021
PINNIPED LECTURE SERIES
Seals and Society
With Dr. Andrea Bogomolni. Learn about collaborative research and engagement that is helping us understand our complex relationship with seals in the northwest Atlantic.
December 12, 2021
Members’ Holiday Party 2021
Seasonal refreshments, exclusive exhibition previews, and special shopping discounts for Whaling Museum members.
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.
Ongoing
COMMON GROUND: A Community Mosaic
What's Your Story?
Collecting and sharing stories of the community. SHARE YOUR STORY!
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!
