Homeschool families are invited to Homeschool Day on Tuesday, March 31, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Activities focus on art, history, science, and culture. Discounted admission is $10 for students ages 4 to 18 and $12 for adults. Children under 3 are free. General admission includes the Kid’s […]
Author Eric Jay Dolin will discuss his book "Rebels at Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution" on Thursday, March 26, from noon to 1 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Admission is free. Dolin is the author of 17 books, including Leviathan: "The History of Whaling in America," "A Furious Sky: The Five-Hundred-Year History […]
Secret Mall Apartment tells the true story of eight Rhode Island artists who secretly built and lived in a 750-square-foot apartment inside Providence Place Mall for four years. Directed by Jeremy Workman and executive produced by Jesse Eisenberg, the film shares never-before-seen footage and reveals the group’s identities for the first time. What started as […]
Feel the rhythm of Latin jazz at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. On First Friday, Jesús Andujar y Su Grupo Sazón perform a mix of salsa, cha-cha, merengue, and Latin jazz. Doors open at 5 p.m. Music starts at 6 p.m. in the Harbor View Gallery. An open dance floor and dance leader for all […]
New Bedford Whaling Museum will host an online “Art Talks!” conversation with Magda C. Leon on Friday, March 6, from noon to 1 p.m. Leon, a Guatemalan-born multidisciplinary artist based in Providence, works in printmaking, installation, and social practice. She describes her bicultural identity as “De aquí y de allá.” The conversation will center on […]
Keynote speaker Richard V. Reeves will present “The Silent Crisis: Addressing the Educational Struggles of Boys and Men” on March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The talk explores the academic and social challenges facing boys and men. Reeves is a nationally recognized researcher, author, and speaker. His work spans journalism, […]
Author Jeffrey C. Fuhrer will discuss his book “The Myth That Made Us: How False Beliefs about Racism and Meritocracy Broke Our Economy and How to Fix It” on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 1 to 2 p.m. The virtual program is free with registration. Führer is a nonresident senior fellow in Governance Studies at the […]
The closing weeks of Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the South Coast will be marked by a special film screening, live music, and conversation. The exhibit will be on view through Feb. 24 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Program begins at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, in the Harbor View Gallery. Admission is free […]
Travel back in time during February school vacation week at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Each day features themed activities, hands-on crafts, story times, and an afternoon movie. Museum highlights include the Lagoda whaling ship, Kid’s Corner play space, Sailor’s Nook pretend play area, interactive sand table, whale skeletons, and more. Monday, Feb. 16 | […]
A screening of the 1922 silent film "Down to the Sea in Ships" will open the 2026 First Fridays series. The movie was filmed in and around New Bedford, and follows a 19th-century whaling family. Footage documents early maritime life in the region. Live accompaniment is included. A brief historical context is provided before the […]
From Academy Award–winning Executive Producer Ang Lee comes 76 Days Adrift—a gripping, immersive documentary that tells the extraordinary survival story of Steven Callahan, author of the New York Times bestseller Adrift: 76 Days Lost at Sea. On the night of February 4, 1982, Callahan’s small vessel collided with a whale in the Atlantic Ocean. With […]
A free open house for educators will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 4–6 p.m. Teachers and guests can view new exhibits. Information will be shared about tours and student activities. Museum staff will be available to discuss field trips and classroom resources. Activities will be offered during the program, including a sample squid […]
Ahab’s Head: American Vengeance opens December 13 at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. The new installation is by Boston artist and sculptor Heidi Whitman. It is an immersive look at obsession, power, and the American whaling story. Whitman is known for intricate “mental maps” that explore emotion, memory, and place. She applies that style to […]
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 of the Contemporary Cape Verdean 2025 project and explores the Cape Verdean and Cape Verdean American experience through contemporary art and community storytelling. Hosted in […]
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