new bedford whaling museum

AHA! Night returns to downtown New Bedford Feb. 12 with indoor arts, storytelling, music, museum events, and free activities at the Zeiterion and Whaling Museum.

Explore Heidi Whitman’s haunting new art installation "Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance" at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

Celebrate Halloween at the New Bedford Whaling Museum with crafts, a movie, and a costume parade perfect for kids and families.

Homeschoolers can explore New Bedford Whaling Museum Sept 26 with discounted rates, hands-on workshops, scavenger hunts, and interactive exhibits.

Massachusetts families enjoy free August access to museums, zoos, trails and more via Highland Street's statewide program.

New Bedford's AHA Night on April 10 will feature the Project Planet Parade at 5:15 p.m., starting at the intersection of Pleasant and Market Streets.

Homeschoolers aged 4-18 can visit the museum at a discounted rate of for general admission and enjoy exhibits, activities, and special workshops.

The New Bedford Whaling Museum will screen 'Malassada Day' on March 20, featuring a panel discussion on preserving Portuguese tradition.

Over the weekend, the New Bedford Whaling Museum hosted its 29th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon. It kicked off Saturday at noon and wrapped up with incredible punctuality at 1 p.m. sharp. For 25 hours straight, a lengthy list of dedicated Melville fans read the book aloud from a podium set up at the Whaling Museum (and Seamen's Bethel). The...

It's one of the most New Bedford things we do as a city. If you'd like to participate in the Moby-Dick Marathon, here's how to get signed up.