Upcoming Programs
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.
Liberty Declared commemorates this pivotal July 18 tradition by bringing the words of the Declaration to life in New Bedford—a port city whose ships, sailors, merchants, and maritime industries were deeply intertwined with the Revolutionary cause.
Join us and celebrate the visit of the iconic Portuguese Tall Ship NRP Sagres to New Bedford Harbor.
In a warming Arctic, Alaskans are leading efforts to adapt, innovate, mitigate loss, and protect life. Edited by Francesca Du Brock, learn about the book that grew out of an Anchorage Museum exhibition and offers a vital toolkit for resilience in uncertain times.
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!
