New Bedford Whaling Museum

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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. …

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Nov 12, 2024
If you have any interest in learning about whaling, or even local / national commerce before the age of shale oil, do yourself a favor an dedicate at least two hours to visit here (maybe more). It's…Full review by Hatzlacha
Nov 5, 2024
First off, A THANK YOU for preserving such a unique period of American history. Every facet of the whaling experience is shown here, from the oils used to the ship replicas. The scrimshaw room is fas…Full review by Hooked_on_travel77
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

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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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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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