The New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office will open Bristol County: Incarcerated on Oct. 24. The exhibit traces the history of local incarceration from the 18th-century jail in Taunton to New Bedford’s Ash Street Jail. The Ash Street facility is the oldest continuously operating jail in the nation. Artifacts include the […]
Proteanna: Susan Heideman is on view at the New Bedford Whaling Museum from May 29 through Nov. 1. The exhibition features large-scale mixed-media works by Heideman inspired by ocean life and imagined underwater forms. Combining watercolor, collage, and hand embroidery, the pieces create richly layered, textured compositions that blur the line between real and imagined […]
“Sailors' Valentines: Maritime Art From the Heart” is on view through Nov. 8 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Shell-covered keepsakes, known as sailors' valentines, have long been tied to maritime history. The exhibition traces the art form from its 19th-century origins to modern interpretations through historic pieces and contemporary works. Displays highlight the craftsmanship, […]
Summer activities run daily at the New Bedford Whaling Museum from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Activities are free with museum admission. Mondays: Revolutionary Moments Commemorate America's 250th anniversary on alternating Mondays: June 29, July 13 and 27, and Aug. 10 and 24. Tuesdays: Lagoda Days Explore above and below deck aboard the Lagoda whaling […]
Adrian Tió will discuss his work and artistic career on Friday, Oct. 2, from noon to 1 p.m. Tió is a Puerto Rican American artist based in Mattapoisett. His work […]
The New Bedford Whaling Museum will mark National Authors’ Day on Sunday, Nov. 1, with a pop-up book sale in the Jacobs Family Gallery featuring titles on maritime history, whaling, regional and coastal culture, as well as illustrated books for children and adults. Select authors will also be on hand to discuss their work, share […]
The New Bedford Whaling Museum will spotlight hip hop’s creative expression on Friday, Nov. 6. from 6 to 8 p.m. bringing together music, dance, spoken word and visual art, with local and regional artists. A live DJ set, dance performances, spoken word and graffiti art will lead into a collaborative performance and community cypher. A […]
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