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What's Happening
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.
January 12, 2022
VIRTUAL INFORMATION SESSION
Members’ only trip to the Azores
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is teaming up with Sagres Vacations to explore 3 of the Azorean islands in September of 2022!
Thursday, January 20, 2022
ARTIST TALK WITH CHRISTOPHER VOLPE
Join distinguished artist Christopher Volpe, as he introduces Loomings: his series of his tar and gold leaf paintings named after the first chapter in Melville’s Moby-Dick.
January 26 - February 17, 2022
CELEBRATING WOMEN & WORK
LifeLong Learners are invited to join us for an 8-session program celebrating women’s work. Explore treasures in the Whaling Museum’s collection made by women, learn about women who “made it” in the traditional male-dominated workforce, and investigate women’s handiwork in the home.
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!
