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New Bedford Whaling Museum

www.whalingmuseum.org
Tripadvisor (881) · Museum in New Bedford, United States
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Anchored in the story of New Bedford’s whaling industry, NBWM shares the art, science, history, and culture of this vibrant maritime region and its people. … See more

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Aug 27, 2024
Always a great experience! Love the new exhibits that cycle through, too. The 3D movie experience was new to us and definitely worth it. Awesome place for kids - lots for them to see and do. Full review by C7288RRmaryg
Aug 15, 2024
The Whaling Museum has three floors of exhibits. An elevator is available for those having trouble with stairs. It is suitable for families. There is a half scale model of an actual whaling boat wh… Full review by franklF8471DS
Jul 20, 2024
We went to the museum expecting to see it in a day. We should have suspected this would not be the case when the staff behind the Admissions desk told us we could come back the next day for free wit… Full review by JGPfromPA
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The Story of the International Whaling Industry
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. The museum, through its collections and exhibitio…
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History of the International Whaling Industry
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is a museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States that focuses on the history of th…
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Established in 1903, New Bedford Whaling Museum houses one of the world's largest collection of artifacts related to the whaling in…
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The New Bedford Whaling Museum is a museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States that focuses on the history, scie…
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Facts

Established:1903
Located:18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, Massachusetts
President:Amanda D. McMullen

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Best days and hours to avoid school groups? we are in the area Oct 2 - 5 inclusive.
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That's usually too early in the school year to take a Field Trip. There may be 2 days school break (Oct 7 &10) in that area, so you're safe anyway. Often field trips occur in the Spring. …
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That's usually too early in the school year to take a Field Trip. There may be 2 days school break (Oct 7 &10) in that area, so you're safe anyway. Often field trips occur in the Spring. Also, I suggest you take the Tour that's available. You can call the museum itself to make sure about school groups.
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Is there RV parking nearby?
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The best RV parking is along S. Water St, diagonally across from the NBWM's Union St frontage.
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Is this item locally made?
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We love supporting local businesses and a lot of our products are created and produced in Massachusetts. However, we do also carry items that are made in other states...
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