Upcoming Programs
Reflections Exhibition Tour & Talk
May 9, 2024
Join Marina Dawn Wells, the NBWM Photography Collection Curatorial Fellow, as they discuss how the theme of Reflections runs throughout their exhibition of the same name.
Songs of the Sea Concert
May 9, 2024
Against the backdrop of the Whaling Museum, the South Coast Children’s Chorus (SCCC) concert’s theme of the sea resonates deeply, reflecting the community’s maritime legacy and connection to the ocean.
Sea Chanteys On The Lagoda
May 18, 2024
Butler Flats comprises a five-member vocal harmony singing group that specializes in sea-chanteys and other genres of sea music.
121st Annual Members’ Meeting
May 22, 2024
Join us for our annual meeting to highlight the accomplishments of 2023, vote to approve our incoming slate of Trustees and officers and hear from our featured speaker.
Tickets
Admissions
Online ticketing is now our primary method of selling admission. Discounted admission tickets can only be purchased onsite.
| Museum & 3D Movie | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | $27 |
| Seniors (65+) | $25 |
| Youth | $17 |
| Museum Members | $4 |
| Museum Only | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | $23 |
| Senior (65+) | $21 |
| Youth | $13 |
| Museum Members | FREE |
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
Rotating Exhibitions
Check out what's on view right now at the Museum.
Permanent Exhibitions
There is always something to discover.
Upcoming Exhibitions
Get a peek at what we're creating for you.
Traveling Exhibitions
Extended beyond the New Bedford Whaling Museum walls.
Museum Store
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!
