New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford

I brought a date to the New Bedford Whaling Museum and we had a great time. Lots to look at, some very interesting things and things I won't post here because unlike my other social media, my guides account is the only one I keep PG-13. I could make some comments about the whale genitalia on display, but I'll keep my thoughts to myself 😇 LOL. I took particular interest in the giant whale heart sculpture due to my own heart condition. anything to do with hearts always attracts my attention. Of course there were plenty of model ships and full size boats. There's also a half scale whaling boat which is the centerpiece of the museum. You can climb on and look around. I saw lots of kids really enjoying it. We were there talking and meandering around for about 2 1/2 hours and didn't see everything though we were admittedly taking our time admiring everything. My only complaint was the admission price. Not sure how it chocks up comparatively to other museums but it seemed high to me at $19 per adult ticket. Other than that I had a great time and I plan to go back eventually and see what I missed. Saw a lot of reviews saying kids were not so welcome by staff. I did not see any group tours or kids on guided tours, but lots of kids with parents seemed to be enjoying themselves. I regret that I didn't take more pictures.

This is an amazing museum dedicated to whaling. There are skeletons, models, ships, educational displays, and lots of beautiful art. You can easily spend a couple of hours here. Excellent for children and adults alike.

This museum looks much smaller from the outside, it is very large! The inside has whale skeletons, many types of boats used in whaling, local artwork, and lots of historical information. Background on how the Portuguese influenced whaling via people from the Azores was very interesting. It is a short walk from the museum to get something to eat and to walk around the harbor.

Hands down one of the best museums of New England. Learn about whales, whaling. See art and artifacts of various artists from the whaling era and the mill town that New Bedford is and world’s largest ship model on which you can go on and explore. Had a great time 🐋🐳 Do catch the film 🎥 which sheds light on the rich history of New Bedford as the world’s whaling capital and as a mill town.

A really nice museam. Lots of great information and cool displays. It's small enough to visit for half a day but covers the history of whaling nicely. The half scale model of a whaling ship is excellent and you get to go on it! Inside tip, there is a few free parking spots right in front. Knocked of a star because the audio tour is very disorganized.