Enjoy an extraordinary evening of art, history, and live music featuring Joaquin Santos & Friends, blending funk, soul, R&B, and pop. With galleries open after hours, a cash bar, complimentary lite bites, and high-energy beats, this 21+ event promises an unforgettable night out.

Celebrate World Ocean Day with a special screening of OCEAN with David Attenborough at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. This powerful documentary takes viewers on an awe-inspiring journey through coral reefs, kelp forests, and the vast open ocean—highlighting the resilience of marine ecosystems and the hope for ocean recovery.

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 June, NBWM invites two important marine mammal scientists to speak on their work and the changing world of underwater marine mammal sound and ocean noise.

Join us for June’s AHA! Night and help build a Community Chain—a colorful, uplifting installation made of shared words and positive messages from you and your neighbors.

Dual exhibition celebrating Cape Verdean culture and identity with the opening of two powerful exhibitions: Claridade: Cape Verdean Identity in Contemporary Art and Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the South Coast.

Celebrate Independence Day with live music with The Jethros, community connections, and free access to the New Bedford Whaling Museum from 5-8PM! This special First Friday is presented in collaboration with the City’s Summer Sound Series.

Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band as they celebrate a monumental milestone — 25 years of bringing joy, laughter, and unforgettable music to audiences of all ages! To mark this special occasion, they’re inviting fans old and new to an evening of music, fun, and bubbles at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 12, as the New Bedford Whaling Museum hosts its annual summer fundraiser. Join us to celebrate the season and support the Museum’s programs and educational initiatives.

Join multi-media artist Perri Lynch Howard for an immersive art and wellness experience on a sound walk and journaling workshop at the Flora B. Peirce Nature Trail, a serene retreat nestled in the woods and wetlands of New Bedford

A lively evening of music, laughter, and local talent! Get a special preview of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee with live performances, audience participation, and a post-show reception where you can mix and mingle with the cast over drinks and lite bites.

A special First Friday event at the Whaling Museum, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cape Verdean independence. This evening of culture and music features a live performance by the acclaimed KabuJazz Ensemble, led by the dynamic Candida Rose Baptista with musical direction by J. L. Santos Spencer.

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.

Join the over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 cities across six continents to view and vote on the Finalists’ Films in the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.

Members’ Trip: Cabo Verde Join us for a very special Members’ Trip to Cabo Verde October 1 – October 12, 2025 We will travel to four islands where members will learn about Cape Verdean history and cultural heritage, enjoy stunning natural landscapes, e …

Join us for an evening of cinematic exploration at The Climate Future Film Festival, an inspiring event founded by Jim Stahl that delves into the artistic and human responses to the climate crisis and the paths that may lie ahead. The festival promises a thought-provoking program that highlights the power of storytelling in addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time.

Professors Daniela Melo and Timothy Walker will present highlights from their new scholarly edition of Wilfred Burchett’s writing on Portugal’s 1974 “Carnation” Revolution—published in English for the first time by Verso Books (UK).

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”!

One of the world’s best known live readings of Herman Melville’s iconic American novel Moby-Dick takes place every January at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The Moby-Dick Marathon draws readers and enthusiasts from around the globe to the Museum’s campus and to viewing online.