Location: New Bedford
Top Things to do in New Bedford
10 Museums in New Bedford That You Shouldn't Miss
New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts. New Bedford is nicknamed "The Whaling City" because during the 19th century, the city was one of the most important, if not the most important, whaling ports in the world, along with Nantucket, Massachusetts and New London, Connecticut. The city, along with Fall River and Taunton, make up the three largest cities in the South Coast region of Massachusetts.
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1. New Bedford Whaling Museum
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5.0 based on 819 reviews
The largest museum in America devoted to human interaction with whales in the world's oceans, the history of whaling and its impact, and the history of Southcoast Massachusetts, the Whaling Museum houses an extensive collection of art and artifacts relating to whaling during the age of sail, socioeconomic history of the region, whale ecology, marine mammal conservation, and ocean health. Visitors can marvel at massive whale skeletons, board the world's largest ship model - the Lagoda - see an exhibit about the world's longest painting, and explore hands-on learning activities in the Casa dos Botes Discovery Center. The Whaling Museum is a compelling destination that inspires all visitors to reflect on the complex issues that shaped the past, remain critical today, and inform a sustainable future.
Reviewed By 219tiffanyv - Boston, United States
I took my 3 & 9 year old for the day and there was so much to see and learn. I hadn't been here since I was a kid and was surprised at how many more exhibits and rooms there were. You could easily spend the day here. If you have a Sails library card, you can even get a discount. There's a discovery center where the kids can play and use their imagination with the different maritime activities. They also have an observation deck that overlooks the New Bedford waterfront with amazing views of the fishing boats. On the way out you can check out the gift shop. We purchased shark teeth and mini sea shells!
2. Arthur Moniz Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 15 reviews
Fabuluous gallery with fine paintings and prints of seaside scenes around New Bedford. I belive it has been at this location since 2003. In the New Bedford National Park.
3. New Bedford Fire Museum
4. New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Telling the story of the fishing industry past, present, and future through exhibits, programs, and archives.
5. University Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
6. TL6 the Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
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9. Judith Klein Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
The Judith Klein Art Gallery shows original printmaking by Judith Klein and work by regional artists. Visitors can find paintings, drawing, hand crafted furniture and jewelry for purchase at the gallery.
10. Museum of Madeirian Heritage
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
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