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  • CETACEAN (The Whale) at the Whaling Museum

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Whaling Museum presents "CETACEAN (The Whale)" on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The audiovisual performance is created by artist and storyteller Deke Weaver. It blends video, sound, movement, and […]

  • Manhattan Film Festival at the Whaling Museum

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The 28th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival is on Thursday, September 25. For one night only, audiences can watch ten finalist short films from around the world and vote for […]

  • Homeschool Day at the New Bedford Whaling Museum

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Homeschool Day is back at the New Bedford Whaling Museum on Friday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Homeschool families can engage with educational exhibits and hands-on activities […]

  • Cape Verdean Independence and the Making of a Nation

    Zoom Meeting

    Continuing the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Cape Verde’s independence, the New Bedford Whaling Museum will host a Zoom lecture on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at noon. Cape Verdean Independence […]

  • Indie Rock Showcase: A Moving Feast for the Ears

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Whaling Museum becomes a multi-sensory stage for "First Friday: Indie Music Showcase – A Moving Feast for the Ears," presented in collaboration with Unexpected Music. This is […]

  • Volunteer Program Information Session

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The New Bedford Whaling Museum is looking for volunteer tour guides. Volunteers lead programs and tours for visitors of all ages. They help create engaging and inclusive learning experiences. Topics […]

  • AHA! Night at the Whaling Museum

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    AHA! Night is set for Thursday, Oct. 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Whaling Museum. Admission is free, with music, artmaking, and activities for all ages. From 4 […]

  • The Climate Future Film Festival

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    The festival features 10 short films from four continents. Genres include drama, documentary, comedy, and animation. The films explore emotional and creative responses to climate change, from hope and humor to loss and determination. Climate leader and author Bill McKibben serves as honorary judge. He appears by video with an introduction and announces his top […]

  • New Bedford Lyceum with Bill McKibben

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Author, educator, and activist Bill McKibben has spent decades turning climate science into action. In his keynote, "Solar, Society, and the Shifting Climate," he discusses solar energy, climate justice, and the power of community. He blends data, stories, and hope to offer both insight and direction. The keynote concludes a two-day climate program at the […]

  • Deep Sea Monsters: Halloween Day at the Whaling Museum

    New Bedford Whaling Museum 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Spend a Halloween-themed afternoon at the Whaling Museum. Explore maritime history with a spooky twist. Hear about the “monsters” sailors claimed to see. Join a scavenger hunt with not-so-scary whales. […]