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 […]
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 to 5 p.m., visitors have full gallery access and a one-hour scavenger hunt to spot hidden whales. Those who find them all earn a treat. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 designed for a range of ages. New attractions are featured this year, including the Kids' Corner and the Interactive Topographic Sand Table. Popular activities such […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer Screenings are every Saturday from July 5 through Aug. 30 at 9:30 a.m. in the Whaling Museum theater. The series features rotating 3D films, including Antarctica: On the Edge, Ocean Odyssey, Oceans: Our Blue Planet, Turtle Odyssey and Blue Whales: Return of the Giants. Movie admission is required.
Curious about marine biology, sea creatures, or science in general? Participate in squid dissections alternating Thursdays at 11:00 a.m., July 31; August 14 and 28. Pre-registration required, spaces are limited. $7 for each participant. Squid Dissection Tickets: Thursday, July 31 | Thursday, August 14 | Thursday, August 28
Every Wednesday at the Whaling Museum features a full day of whale-themed activities. The program begins with a special 3D screening of Blue Whales: Giants of the Oceans. Visitors can also enjoy interactive experiences, including the inflatable whale exhibit.
Lagoda Days is every other Tuesday at the Whaling Museum. Visitors can climb aboard the Lagoda, the museum’s half-scale whaling ship, to explore above and below deck. Afterward, guests can visit the craft station for hands-on activities.
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of Cape Verdean independence in 2025, the New Bedford Whaling Museum presents Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the South Coast. The exhibition is part […]
Opening May 17, the New Bedford Whaling Museum presents "Overheard Underwater," a new immersive installation by multimedia artist Perri Lynch Howard. Merging underwater soundscapes, field recordings, drawings, and marine mammal […]
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