Museum from Home
Welcome to the New Bedford Whaling Museum’s Museum from Home webpage. If you are looking for things to do with your children, resources to keep students engaged, ways to spend your time learning about something new, or just taking a moment to enjoy our Collection from the comfort of your own home, please explore our links below.
Digital offerings made possible in part by BayCoast Bank.
Lecture Gallery | Exhibitions | For Parents | For Teachers & Students | History & Herstory | Science | Book Worms | Docent Moments | Collections Show & Tell

Enjoy current and past lectures on a variety of subjects by Museum staff and guest experts.

Audio tours, online exhibitions and videos as introductions to the Museum’s current exhibitions.

Get inspired and creative with art, history, and science activities for all ages.

Explore a ton of educational activities that you can make part of your re-imagined classrooms.

Go behind the scenes with Museum experts or uncover hidden histories from the region.

Read about the latest conservation efforts, explore sound recordings online, learn about the Museum’s whale skeletons on display, discover fascinating facts and more!

Find a great book or activity to spend your newfound extra time.

Take a moment with our expert docents as they share a little history and their passion.

In this video series, Museum experts take you behind the scenes to show you their favorites.