Upcoming Programs
Cardboard Harbor
April 14, 2024 - April 20, 2024
Get ready to become a master architect and help us construct New Bedford’s harbor using only cardboard! From towering buildings to fascinating boats to sea creatures underwater, let your imagination and cardboard creations transform our Harbor View Gallery into a vibrant mini-version of the city we all know and love.
The Portuguese & Lusophone-world Lecture Series | 50th Anniversary of the Carnation Revolution
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Duncan Simpson, PhD presents a lecture on “Portuguese Society and Salazar’s Political Police (PIDE) Before and After the Revolution of 25 April 1974.” The lecture will be followed by a panel discussion and lite reception.
First Friday | Zunzún Trio, with Nina Ott
Friday, May 3, 2024
Duncan Simpson, PhD presents a lecture on “Portuguese Society and Salazar’s Political Police (PIDE) Before and After the Revolution of 25 April 1974.” The lecture will be followed by a panel discussion and lite reception.
Tickets
Admissions
Online ticketing is now our primary method of selling admission. Discounted admission tickets can only be purchased onsite.
Museum & 3D Movie | Price |
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Adults | $27 |
Seniors (65+) | $25 |
Youth | $17 |
Museum Members | $4 |
Museum Only | Price |
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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!