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1:00 pm Timed-Entry Visit to New Bedford Whaling Museum

1:00 pm Timed-Entry Visit to New Bedford Whaling Museum

Overview

The New Bedford Whaling Museum will impress and inspire you! Located in the heart of historic downtown New Bedford within the boundaries of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the Whaling Museum is the largest museum of its kind in the world. You can explore whale science and conservation, and learn how Yankee whalers sailed the seven seas. Enjoy artworks by internationally known maritime artists and important regional contemporary artists. Marvel at massive whale skeletons or a half-scale model of a 19th century whaleship. Our exhibits reveal the history of the region and New Bedford's ties to the rest of the world.

City: Cape Cod

Fri 20 Sep

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Starting at $19.00

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Fri 20 Sep

Starting at $19.00

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What's Included

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New Bedford
18 Johnny Cake Hill,

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Wheelchair accessible
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
TImed-entry admission tickets/reservations allow us to keep the number of visitors in the building to a level that makes social distancing easier. The Whaling Museum has installed UVC air purification systems throughout the galleries to remove viruses and bacteria from the air.

What To Expect

New Bedford Whaling Museum

Explore the incredible New Bedford Whaling Museum from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with this timed-entry ticket. From gallery to gallery, you’ll dive into science, history, fine art, and culture as the exhibits introduce historic international whaling, the history and culture of the "Old Dartmouth" region of Southcoast Massachusetts, and the science of whales today. Marvel at massive whale skeletons, see the world's largest ship model - the Lagoda, and an exhibit about the world's longest painting. The Whaling Museum is a compelling destination that will inspire you to reflect on complex issues that shaped the past, remain critical today, and inform a sustainable future. You can visit in person knowing that the Museum has taken many steps to enhance your safety including a face covering requirement, timed entry, a one-way route through the Museum, U/V air purification system, hand sanitizing stations, and round-the-clock disinfecting and cleaning.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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waphillips1003

Jun 2021

FANTASTIC MUSEUM!!! A MUST SEE!!! There is so much I could say about this museum. Let me start with it is extremely informative and interesting. For me the best part if the inclusive way this experience is done. They have spaces and exhibits thag show EVERY culture that took part in whaling industry. Native Americans, European Settlers, African Americans, Japanese and Chinese. It is very family friendly and makes talks about the need to help these animals rebound their population. I highly recommend this museum to everyone.

sandyw230

Jun 2021

Lots to see. They have QR code self guided tour but we didn't have headphones our earnings so we skipped it. Huge place. The skeletons of the whales are impressive. Lots to see. We spent over 3 1/2 hours there. Great explanations of each artifact and exhibit. The beginning movie is a continuous 22 minutes and gives the patron a good start on the museum. Kid friendly. Parking in garage a block away was convenient. Highly recommend.

michaelr138

Feb 2021

Very interesting museum, but the most valuable asset of it is the great guidance we had from staff and in particular Cody which is one on the amazing tour guides we met, very knowledgeable about all topics and passionate about both the museum’s theme, the town history and the visitors experience . Thank you !