Upcoming Programs
AHA! Breaking Waves: Women in Science
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Did you know that a women scientist is behind the world’s most comprehensive blue whale database? Learn more about Dr. Diane Gendron’s research and blue whales in general by watching for FREE our Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D film before it leaves the New Bedford Whaling Museum on March 17th.
Sailors’ Series 2024: Author & Sailor Steve Dahill
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Join us in the Cook Memorial Theater on Thursday, March 21 for the first in event in 2024 in the Whaling Museum’s annual Sailors’ Series, as we hear from Author and Sailor, Steve Dahill. Dahill, who resides in Marion and Boston, Massachusetts overlooking Boston Harbor and the USS Constitution, will discuss his family’s connection to the Father of the United States Navy, and his lifelong love of sailing, especially over thirty years sailing and racing in Buzzards Bay.
First Friday | Joaquin Santos & The Dope Lotus
Friday, April 5, 2024
Musician Joaquin Santos and The Dope Lotus are known for their distinctive soulful vocals, tight funky grooves, and poetic authenticity to their musical story.
Tickets
Admissions
Online ticketing is now our primary method of selling admission. Discounted admission tickets can only be purchased onsite.
Museum & 3D Movie | Price |
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Adults | $27 |
Seniors (65+) | $25 |
Youth | $17 |
Museum Members | $4 |
Museum Only | Price |
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Adults | $23 |
Senior (65+) | $21 |
Youth | $13 |
Museum Members | FREE |
Become a Member
Members enjoy free admission year-round and many other benefits. Before you purchase your admission ticket, CONSIDER BECOMING A MEMBER!
Extend Your Admission
Bundle your visit to the New Bedford Whaling Museum with admission to either the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum or the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center to save at both attractions. Buy or learn more at our Admission Desk.
Guides
Plan your visit using the Museum's Visitors Guide (also available in Chinese, French, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish).
Download the Bloomberg Connects app for our gallery guide including audio, images, video, and an interactive map.
Exhibitions
Rotating Exhibitions
Check out what's on view right now at the Museum.
Permanent Exhibitons
There is always something to discover.
Upcoming Exhibitons
Get a peek at what we're creating for you.
Traveling Exhibitions
Extended beyond the New Bedford Whaling Museum walls.
Museum Store
Online ticketing is now our primary method of selling admission. We have maximum capacity caps in effect at the Museum and tickets are sold on a first-come-first-served basis.
Adventures at sea, science, history, art, cookbooks, kids' books, and more — the Museum store has something for all the book lovers on your list.
Choose from prints available at 1000 Museums, or request prints of artworks in our collection.
Shop all of our gifts. The Museum store has hundreds of items available, you're sure to find the perfect gift for that special someone on your list!