Celebrate Creativity & Community as we highlight the theme Made in NB. Just in time for the season of giving, discover one-of-a-kind gifts created by local artists, makers, and small businesses.

Join the Moby-Dick Book Club, a virtual three-part series exploring Herman Melville’s iconic American novel. Whether you’re reading it for the first time or returning to it with fresh eyes, all are welcome to take part in engaging, thought-provoking conversations led by some of the world’s leading Melville scholars.

This November, Yo-Yo Ma will perform Bach’s complete suites for solo cello for the first time in one evening at home, in Boston. It’s music that he has offered to communities on all six continents, in moments of joy and in times of tragedy. For him it exemplifies how culture helps us to seek truth, build trust, and act in service. General Admission is sold out; limited overflow seating is available with registration.

Join leading Cape Verdean-descended contemporary musicians, and scholars of music history to learn about how Cape Verdean music from the islands influenced Cape Verdean American music in Southern New England.

Sailing Towards My Father is a one-man play about Herman Melville (1819–1891), the American author best known for his whaling epic Moby-Dick.

Local History Guild is the NBWM’s quarterly Zoom program, an informal discussion about art, history, science and culture related to the museum mission, collection, and the surrounding region. This December, staff from the museum’s Curatorial Department will present on their “Favorite Things”!

Join the New Bedford Whaling Museum for a day trip to the Newport Historical Society in Newport, RI. You will participate in guided experiences inside the Colony House and the Newport 1775: Whose Side Are You On? exhibit.

Celebrate the spirit of the season at the Whaling Museum’s final First Friday of the year: Winter Brass – A Festive First Friday. This special evening features a live performance by the high-energy Southcoast Brass Band, guaranteed to bring bold holiday cheer with their New Orleans-inspired sound.

Gather the kids—and kids at heart—and celebrate New Year’s Eve with us at the New Bedford Whaling Museum! The lively Toe Jam Puppet Band will be in the Jacobs Family Gallery, bringing the family-friendly party to life with interactive silly songs, dancing, and fun for all ages

Each January, the New Bedford Whaling Museum hosts one of the world’s most celebrated live readings of Herman Melville’s iconic American novel, Moby-Dick. The annual Moby-Dick Marathon draws readers and enthusiasts from around the globe—both to the Museum’s campus and online—to share in this remarkable literary tradition.

Embark on a very special trip to Madeira with fellow Museum Member and special guest travel host Maria Lawton! Experience the island’s vibrant culture, unforgettable cuisine, and breathtaking landscapes.