New Bedford Whaling Museum

Our mission | The New Bedford Whaling Museum ignites learning through explorations of art, history, science and culture rooted in the stories of people, the region and an international seaport. |
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How you help | The New Bedford Whaling Museum needs volunteers. Donating your time, interest, and energy can help the Museum in diverse ways to advance understanding of the whaling industry and the unique history of New Bedford. |
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About us | The New Bedford Whaling Museum is world’s most comprehensive museum devoted to the global story of whales, whaling and the cultural history of the region. A cornerstone attraction within New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park and a Park partner, the Museum is located in the heart of the city’s historic downtown. The museum’s 20 galleries of maritime art and science exhibits include five whale skeletons and the world’s largest ship model, Lagoda, which visitors may climb aboard. The Museum’s collections number in excess of 750,000 items, including the world’s largest collections of scrimshaw, whaling logbooks and journals. The Museum Store carries a large inventory of books on maritime, whaling, and local history topics, as well as unique gifts related to the collection. Wheelchair accessible. |
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