We had this on our list of places to see in Massachusetts for sometime so the arrival of some out of town visitors was all the extra incentive we needed to make the trip to New Bedford. This is a small museum with lots to see. Families with children will find plenty of activities that seemed geared to getting the... More

There is so much history, so artistically displayed, and so intriguing, that you will need to spend at least a few hours. Kids will love the whale skeletons hanging from the ceiling. Not only a museum of the highest caliber, it is also an event venue! We had our daughter's wedding here and it was fantastic!

This is an interesting museum, which was enjoyed more by my son - aged 7 - than my daughters - aged 10 and 12. However, they were all impressed by the reconstruction of a whaling boat and the hands on activities like origami and knot tying. All in all it gave an interesting insight into whaling, which is something they... More

This is a must visit if yiu go on Route 95 into New Bedford.. This museum is so fantastic if you really want to learn about whales and the life of men who went whaling. This is the perfect complement to deepen your understanding of Melville's great American classic, MOBY DICK. This is one of the best museums in the... More

This is a great museaum dealing with the whaling years that put New Bedford as the Whaling Capitol of the World for a period of time. Whale skeltons which show you the scale of these amazing mammals. Many displays of all aspects of the whaling industry and offshoots of whaling are well done and well explained. The museum is well... More

The museum is much larger than i first thought with lots of nooks and crannies for your kids to explore. The Docent is extremely knowledgeable and has answers for any and all questions. Had heard but never knew the definition of the term "Nantucket Sleigh Ride" ...now we all do! Also got to park right in front of museum for... More

If you want to learn about an industry that flourished in the 1800s and made New Bedford Ma the wealthiest city in the United States this is the place to visit. Great experience for all ages and is not part of the Historical District part of U.S. historic areas.

I was introduced to the Whaling Museum after many trips to New Bedford - what a great place! It's set in an old cobblestone street section of town near period buildings and churches. Inside, it opens up with huge, perfect whale skeletons hung above the lobby. From there, you travel through rooms explaining whale ecology, the old whaling industry, the... More

The New Bedford Whaling Museum - has many artifacts and history about the days of whaling - one of the most popular spots to visit in New Bedford, Ma. - they show a film and will take students on tours - there is ship that children go in an learn about how whaling was an important part of New Bedfords... More