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The Whaling Museum's activities frequently garner recognition in the press at large. Links included here will bring you to those stories on the providers' website.

Press Releases

2022 - In the News

10 events to visit in Massachusetts this August
New England Magazine
July 21, 2022

7 events to visit in Massachusetts this February
New England Magazine
January 19, 2022

2021 - In the News

  1. Albert Pinkham Ryder’s Once and Future Art

    The Village Voice

    September 24, 2021
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  2. A Wild Note of Longing: Albert Pinkham Ryder and a Century of American Art – ‘Such a Lovely Turmoil’

    The New York Review

    September 20, 2021
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  3. A Wild Note of Longing: Albert Pinkham Ryder, Century of American Art

    ARTES Magazine

    September 7, 2021
  4. A Wild Note of Longing: Albert Pinkham Ryder and a Century of American Art

    Brooklyn Rail

    September 7, 2021
  5. Albert Pinkham Ryder’s “A Wild Note of Longing” — Mysterious to the Point of Holy

    Visual Arts Review

    August 6, 2021
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  6. ‘A Wild Note of Longing: Albert Pinkham Ryder and a Century of American Art’ Review: An Enigmatic Painter Comes Into Focus

    The Wall Street Journal

    August 3, 2021
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  7. In New Bedford, A Rare and Wonderful Exhibition of Albert Pinkham Ryder
    July 19, 2021
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  8. A Riveting Ryder Show at the New Bedford Whaling Museum

    National Review

    July 15, 2021
  9. Harvard Squared – Explorations – New Bedford

    Harvard Magazine

    July 13, 2021
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  10. How to Keep Kids Cool – Summer Programs on the SouthCoast

    SouthCoast Today

    July 12, 2021
  11. Art Beat: What to know about the Albert Pinkham Ryder show at New Bedford’s Whaling Museum

    The Herald News (subscription required)

    July 8, 2021
  12. A Wild Note of Longing: Albert Pinkham Ryder Returns to New Bedford

    Artscope

    July 6, 2021
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  13. The Critic’s Notebook – “A Wild Note of Longing”

    New Criterion

    June 29, 2021
  14. Current and coming: In New Bedford, Ryder on the Storm

    The Magazine Antiques

    June 29, 2021
    PDF Version
  15. Current and coming: In New Bedford, Ryder on the Storm

    The Magazine Antiques

    June 28, 2021
    PDF Version
  16. Everyone’s Singing Sea Shanties (or Are They Whaling Songs?)

    The New York Times

    January 13, 2021
  17. This year’s ‘Moby-Dick’ reading marathon going virtual

    The Berkshire Eagle

    January 11, 2021
  18. New Bedford Whaling Museum’s 25th annual ‘Moby-Dick’ reading marathon goes virtual

    boston.com

    January 9, 2021
  19. Moby-Dick Marathon Goes Virtual; At-Home Videos to Bring Theatrical Flair

    capeandislands.org (CAI)

    January 8, 2021
  20. ‘Moby Dick’ read-a-thon is virtual this weekend at New Bedford Whaling Museum

    turnto10.com

    January 8, 2021
  21. Some museums struggle to survive coronavirus pandemic

    turnto10.com

    January 8, 2021
  22. The ARTery: 5 Things To Do This Weekend, Including A Virtual Dance Party And A Drive-In Movie

    WBUR

    January 7, 2021
  23. Things to do in the Attleboro area and beyond

    The Sun Chronicle

    January 7, 2021
  24. ‘Moby-Dick’ marathon goes digital with lectures, trivia, and themed food for delivery

    The Boston Globe

    January 5, 2021
  25. New Bedford Whaling Museum’s 25th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon going remote this year

    SouthCoast Today

    January 3, 2021
  26. Community leaders look back on 2020, look forward to 2021

    SouthCoast Today

    January 1, 2021

2020 - In the News

  1. Whaling Museum Art Show Continues Through May 2021

    capenews.net

    December 21, 2020
  2. Letter: Gurdon Wattles helped shape the New Bedford Whaling Museum

    SouthCoast Today

    December 12, 2020
  3. Albert Pinkham Ryder: isolato of the brush

    The New Criterion

    December 1, 2020
  4. Virtual performance and talk on the Cabo Verde-United States musical connection legacy

    heraldnews.com

    November 12, 2020
  5. Museums and Cultural Centers Reopen

    capeandislands.org

    November 12, 2020
  6. Open Studios with Jared Bowen: Robert Frank, Elizabeth James-Perry, and more

    wgbh.org

    November 5, 2020
  7. Arts This Week: Robert Frank Wampanoag Art, And A Photographic History Of Men In Love

    GBH News

    November 5, 2020
  8. Moby-Dick Reading Marathon Returns to Whaling Museum in January

    wbsm.com

    October 30, 2020
  9. ‘A City for the Arts: Masterworks of Greater New Bedford’ opening Oct 30

    SouthCoast Today

    October 28, 2020
  10. ‘A City for the Arts: Masterworks of Greater New Bedford’ opening Oct 30

    The Herald News

    October 28, 2020
  11. Whaling Museum offers free admission to Westport and Dartmouth residents

    heraldnews.com

    October 23, 2020
  12. Whaling Museum Exhibition Combines Historic And Contemporary Works

    capenews.net

    October 23, 2020
  13. Whaling Museum launches initiative to increase voter participation in 2020 election

    SouthCoast Today

    October 7, 2020
  14. Whaling Museum, NBSO pair up for ‘CommonGround: A Musical Mosaic Edition’

    SouthCoast Today

    September 21, 2020
  15. At New Bedford Whaling Museum, a Wampanoag Lens on Land and Sea

    The Boston Globe

    September 20, 2020
  16. 50 Virtual Field Trips Across the U.S.

    momsla.com

    September 14, 2020
  17. Whaling Museum, YWCA present virtual panel discussion on women of color organizing for social justice and equality

    SouthCoast Today

    September 1, 2020
  18. Whaling Museum Offers Outdoor Exhibitions

    capenews.net

    August 21, 2020
  19. Moby-Dick in 2020

    Radio Open Source

    August 20, 2020
  20. Museum to unveil artwork honoring 2 historic SouthCoast women

    The Herald News

    August 20, 2020
  21. 5 Ways To Commemorate The Centennial Of The 19th Amendment’s Ratification

    wbur.org/artery

    August 18, 2020
  22. New Bedford Whaling Museum turns its exhibitions ‘Inside Out!’

    The Herald News

    August 13, 2020
  23. Letter: Whaling Museum perseveres to achieve goals established a century ago

    SouthCoast Today

    August 11, 2020
  24. Meeting Moby Dick

    billmoyers.com

    July 24, 2020
  25. Arts This Week: Museum Reopening, Healthy Theaters And Idris Goodwin

    wgbh.org

    July 9, 2020
  26. New Bedford’s arts and culture sectors ‘back in business’

    SouthCoast Today

    July 9, 2020
  27. New Bedford Whaling Museum set to open its doors as Phase 3 begins in M.A.

    abc6.com

    July 6, 2020
  28. Gyms, museums, casinos to reopen this week as Phase 3 kicks off

    SouthCoast Today

    July 4, 2020
  29. New Bedford Whaling Museum reopening with pay-what-you-can model

    WPRI.com

    July 1, 2020
  30. New Bedford Whaling Museum to open in two phases beginning July 9

    SouthCoast Today

    July 1, 2020
  31. New Bedford humanities groups awarded Coronavirus Aid Relief grants

    SouthCoast Today

    June 30, 2020
  32. ‘Lighting the Way: Historic Women of the SouthCoast’ reaches milestone

    SouthCoast Today

    June 25, 2020
  33. Book Celebrates New Bedford Artist Albert Pinkham Ryder

    capenews.net

    June 12, 2020
  34. Whaling Museum extends ‘Be like a Blue Whale’ drive to benefit public school teachers

    SouthCoast Today

    June 8, 2020
  35. New book, exhibit showcases painter Albert Pinkham Ryder

    The Herald News

    June 4, 2020
  36. Tourism industry in Bristol County stands to take $256 million hit

    SouthCoast Today

    May 28, 2020
  37. Arts and culture across the commonwealth coping with pandemic closings

    metrowestdailynews.com

    May 26, 2020
  38. Letter: Arts and cultural groups will light New Bedford’s path forward

    SouthCoast Today

    May 19, 2020
  39. Sailors’ Series highlights marine photographer Onne van der Wal

    SouthCoast Today

    May 4, 2020
  40. The Hunt for Moby Dick Moves Online

    The New York Times

    May 1, 2020
  41. Whaling Museum offers ‘museum from home’ with resources for parents, youth and more

    The Public’s Radio

    April 25, 2020
  42. Vote on prominent SouthCoast women to feature in outdoor art

    SouthCoast Today

    April 21, 2020
  43. The ‘Moby-Dick’ marathon goes digital

    bostonglobe.com

    April 18, 2020
  44. Free Fun Fridays lifeline extended to Whaling Museum, Battleship Cove, many more

    SouthCoast Today

    April 14, 2020
  45. New Bedford Whaling Museum can be enjoyed from home

    SouthCoast Today

    April 6, 2020
  46. New Bedford Whaling Museum provides “Museum from Home”

    abc6.com

    April 5, 2020
  47. Beacons of hope: New Bedford Whaling Museum and Southcoast Health shine light in the coronavirus darkness

    SouthCoast Today

    March 26, 2020
  48. Centennial of women’s suffrage spurs look at local women of achievement

    SouthCoast Today

    March 4, 2020
  49. Whaling Museum, YWCA showcase works of art inspired by historic SouthCoast women

    SouthCoast Today

    March 4, 2020
  50. Born to a former slave, Brooks was a social activist who supported African American achievement

    SouthCoast Today

    March 4, 2020
  51. A Wild Note of Longing: Albert Pinkham Ryder and a Century of American Art

    ARTFIXdaily.com

    March 3, 2020
  52. Why was whaling so big in the 19th century?

    livescience.com

    February 22, 2020
  53. The Voices of Marine Mammals

    turnto10.com/studios10

    February 20, 2020
  54. Youth Voices for the Ocean exhibition raises ocean conservation awareness

    SouthCoast Today

    February 19, 2020
  55. Whaling Museum hosts Art Week during February vacation

    SouthCoast Today

    February 17, 2020
  56. Whaling Museum’s Sailors’ Series features Tabor Boy’s adventures at sea

    SouthCoast Today

    February 12, 2020
  57. Whaling Museum calling young artists inspired by women of the SouthCoast

    SouthCoast Today

    February 12, 2020
  58. Teachers encouraged to sign up for ‘Teaching Melville’ at New Bedford Whaling Museum

    SouthCoast Today

    February 7, 2020
  59. New Bedford’s Izzy’s Restaurant, fishing boat Mary K featured on PBS show ‘No Passport Required’ Spotlight on city immigrants

    SouthCoast Today

    February 3, 2020
  60. De Wind is Op!: Climate, Culture and Innovation in Dutch Maritime Painting

    The Burlington Magazine

    February 1, 2020
  61. New Bedford Whaling Museum opens second exhibition in Cabo Verde

    SouthCoast Today

    January 29, 2020
  62. Whaling Museum’s new book explores past, present, and future of marine mammal sounds

    SouthCoast Today

    January 28, 2020
  63. PHOTOS: RISD students work at Whaling Museum storage/research facility

    SouthCoast Today

    January 18, 2020
  64. The Moby-Dick Marathon and the Desire for Communal Literary Experiences

    Writer’s Bone

    January 13, 2020
  65. Column: Looking back at 10 of last year’s most memorable art exhibits

    SouthCoast Today

    January 9, 2020
  66. PHOTOS: Moby-Dick Marathon @ New Bedford Whaling Museum (2020)

    SouthCoast Today

    January 5, 2020
  67. Returning to the sea

    The Boston Globe

    January 2, 2020
  68. WGBH’s Jared Bowen to be honorary Ishmael in New Bedford’s ‘Moby-Dick’ marathon Jan. 4

    The Boston Globe

    January 1, 2020

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