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 spans printmaking, drawing, and painting, and he has exhibited for more than 50 years. A retired fine arts professor, Tió has taught at several universities, […]
An international lineup of short films will be screened Thursday, Sept. 24, during the 29th annual Manhattan Short Film Festival at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The screening begins at 6 p.m. in the Cook Memorial Theater. The festival features short films from around the world. Audience members will vote […]
Historian Seth Rockman will discuss his book, “Plantation Goods: A Material History of American Slavery,” on Thursday, Sept. 24, from noon to 1 p.m. The event is free. Rockman is a professor of American history at Brown University. His research focuses on slavery, labor, capitalism, and material culture. Published in 2024, " Plantation Goods” examines […]
The Incremental Development Alliance hosts a free lecture at the Whaling Museum on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 6–8 p.m. Speaker Marques King will lead the talk and Q&A session, showing how small projects built America’s best neighborhoods and how to use that approach today. The session welcomes developers, residents, and local leaders. It examines post-World […]
The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host First Fridays on Friday, Sept. 4. Doors open at 5 p.m., with live music by The Catnip Junkies beginning at 6 p.m. in the Harbor View Gallery. The New Orleans-inspired band mixes pop covers, Tin Pan Alley classics, and traditional jazz with brass, humor, and high energy. Guests […]
Author Sarah Crabtree will discuss "Quaker, Whaler, Traitor, Spy!" from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27. The free program is virtual, and registration is required. The graphic history follows Quaker merchant William Rotch, who was accused of treason four times by three governments during the Age of Revolution. His pacifism often put him at […]
"In the Whale" screens Sunday, Aug. 16. Doors open at 2 p.m., and the film starts at 2:30 p.m. The documentary follows Cape Cod lobsterman Michael Packard, who survived being engulfed by a humpback whale during a dive off Provincetown. The film explores Packard’s life as a commercial lobster diver and the aftermath of the […]
CUFFE: TAXED Film Premiere and Discussion begins on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Doors open at 5 p.m. Set during the American Revolution, the 14-minute film follows 19-year-old Paul Cuffe and his brother-in-law Michael Wainer as they sail through a British blockade to deliver food to Nantucket. The […]
Melville in Our Seaport is a four-day literary and cultural festival showcasing Herman Melville and New Bedford’s connection to Moby-Dick. The event unites writers, historians, artists, and scholars. Together, they will explore Melville’s life, the city’s whaling history, and the novel's lasting impact. Attendees can join guided walking tours, author talks, and panel discussions. The […]
Latin Jazz Summer & Salsa Night fills the Whaling Museum with tropical beats on Friday, Aug. 7. Museum doors open at 5 p.m., with live music beginning at 7 p.m. in the Harbor View Gallery. Tickets are $25 for public or $12.50 for Museum Members. Jesús Andujar y Su Grupo Sazón is a six-piece orchestra […]
Captain Jerome Rand shares the story of his 271-day, nonstop solo voyage around the world during the New Bedford Whaling Museum's Sailors' Series on Thursday, Aug. 6. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The lecture runs from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a light reception and book signing. Tickets are $25 for the public and […]
Bank of America's Museums on Us program offers eligible Bank of America, Merrill, and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders free general admission to participating museums during the first full weekend of each month. In New Bedford, the New Bedford Whaling Museum participates in the program. Visitors can view exhibitions on the city's whaling history, […]
Francesca Du Brock will discuss her anthology, How to Survive: Practicing Care in a Changing Climate, from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The collection unites artists, writers, and activists to examine climate change through stories from Alaska. It takes a look at environmental justice, community care, Indigenous […]
New Bedford Whaling Museum's Portuguese and Lusophone World Lecture Series will feature "Sagres Tallship: Celebrating an Icon" on Tuesday, July 21. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the program begins at 4 p.m. Member tickets are $12.50. General admission is $25. The Portuguese Navy training ship NRP Sagres will be highlighted during its visit to […]
"Liberty Declared: A Reading of the Declaration of Independence" is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The program commemorates the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence in Massachusetts on July 18, 1776. A procession led by fife and drum musicians begins at 11:30 a.m. in the Jacobs Family […]
The New Bedford Whaling Museum will hold its annual Harbor Lights Benefit on Saturday, July 11, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The proceeds support the museum's exhibitions, educational programs, and ongoing mission. The festivities begin with a cocktail reception and light fare in the Bourne Building. A live auction and program will follow in the […]
A cyanotype photography workshop inspired by the exhibition "Look pleasant, please: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford" will be held at the New Bedford Whaling Museum on Thursday, July 9. Marina Dawn Wells, the exhibition curator, will lead the session. Participants will use the historic sunprint process to create blue-and-white prints with natural light and […]
New Bedford families can visit the New Bedford Whaling Museum free of charge on Wednesday, July 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The complimentary admission day is offered in partnership with the New Bedford Police Department. Free parking will be available in the Elm Street Garage.
Live music and theater highlight the First Fridays event at the New Bedford Whaling Museum on Friday, July 3. The program includes a preview of New Bedford Festival Theatre's upcoming production of "Escape to Margaritaville," followed by a performance by The Jethros. Museum galleries will be open from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with ticket purchase. […]
Author Carol Gardner will discuss her latest book during a talk on Thursday, June 25, from noon to 1 p.m. Gardner has more than 30 years of experience as a writer, journalist, and educator. She earned a doctorate in English from Johns Hopkins University and has taught at Johns Hopkins, Wake Forest, and Florida State […]
Starry Night at the Museum is on Thursday, June 18 at 5:30 p.m., at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Tickets are $200. Guests will move through museum exhibits to learn about the impact of the initiative's education programs and meet students supported by the initiative. Proceeds support educational opportunities for local families. New Bedford Star […]
The New Bedford Whaling Museum welcomes author Will Sofrin for a Sailors’ Series program on the history of the USCGC Eagle. Admission is $25. The ship launched in 1936 as the German naval training vessel Horst Wessel. After World War II, the United States seized the vessel and recommissioned it as the USCGC Eagle in […]
First Fridays: Funk Lab with MonteiroBots is on Friday, June 5, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 for the public and $12.50 for museum members. Marcus Monteiro leads the New England funk group on saxophone. Band members include Nick Sanfilippo on keyboards, Chris Bryant on guitar, Rob Massoud on bass, […]
Susan Heideman will speak at the next Art Talks! program at the Whaling Museum on Friday, June 5, from noon to 1 p.m. Registration is required. Heideman is a Smith College professor emerita who taught painting and drawing for 36 years. Her work has appeared in museums, galleries, and collections across the East Coast. Pieces […]
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