whaling museum

On this date in 1841, the author of Moby Dick, Herman Melville launched out of Fairhaven on a whaling boat named Acushnet. According to History.com, the vessel "anchored in Polynesia, where Melville took part in a mutiny. He was thrown in jail in Tahiti, escaped, and wandered around the South Sea islands for two years." Naturally...

Never visited New Bedford's Whaling Museum? They're offering free admission during school vacation week. Here's how to sign up to get your family in for free.

And I'm glad I know them now.

Days before Buzz Lightyear returns to the big screen, we have received news that a real-life astronaut will be paying a visit to the New Bedford Whaling Museum this weekend.

The New Bedford Whaling Museum is celebrating Right Whale Day today, honoring the beloved but endangered sea creatures.

Discovery Language Academy is hosting two separate fundraisers to continue its mission of developing this beautiful language within our community.

The White Whale Gift Shop is the perfect go-to shop for your ocean-inspired gifts for him, her, for the home, the kids, and more this holiday season.

Challenger Peter Tedeschi and Rep. William Keating took to the stage at the Whaling Museum in a debate for Massachusetts' 9th Congressional District.

Gotta a child who loves to learn about the ocean? Then this kid-friendly event at the New Bedford Whaling Museum should be on your Halloween to-do list.

View and vote for your favorite short film on Thursday, October 4.