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Get two visits for the price of one!Admission to the Museum is good for two consecutive days.

Explore the Mariners’ HomeYour admission includes the historic Mariners’ Home on Johnny Cake Hill.

Take a guided tourExplore highlights of the collection through a variety of tours with Museum-trained docents. Engaging tours take place throughout the day. Check with the Admissions Desk for schedule and details. Public tours are free with Museum admission and do not require tickets or reservations.

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Join today and apply your admission costs to your membership feeBenefits:• Unlimited free admission for one year

• 10% discount on purchases in The White Whale Museum Store

• Advance notice of programs and exhibitions, along with free or discounted admission on lectures, trips, and programs

• Invitations to members-only events

• Members-only information and publications such as The Bulletin from Johnny Cake Hill and e-newsletters

• Opportunity to rent Museum facilities for private functions

• Complimentary admit-one passes for family and friends

Membership dues are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

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Please Become a MemberSpecial Events Make the most of your visitHost your event in one of the Museum’s dynamic spaces. From weddings to corporate events, and from birthday parties to intimate receptions, our unique spaces are sure to add an atypical twist to your event ambiance.

specialevents@whalingmuseum.org or call 508-717-6833 for details

Johnny Cake Hill

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The Longest Painting in the World

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JOHNNY CAKE HILL LEVEL (JCHL) The Neighborhood

Nathan and Polly Johnson House 21 7th Street

National Park Visitor Center 33 William Street

New Bedford Art Museum/Art Works! 608 Pleasant Street

New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center 38 Bethel Street

New Bedford Free Public Library 613 Pleasant Street

Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum 369 County Street

The 54th Volunteer Regiment Memorial Custom House Square

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Enjoy audio toursThe audio tours add depth and understanding to your visit, as narrated by our curators and subject matter experts. Audio handsets must be rented at the Admissions Desk.

Audio Guide players are free for visitors who are blind, partially sighted, or have hearing loss.

Experience augmented realityUse your mobile phone to see select objects come to life throughout the Museum. See film footage of whaling voyages, or experience the whale hunt on the water through our Augmented Reality tool.

Learn more with near field communicationsNear Field Communication (NFC) tags can be found on select objects. By placing your NFC-enabled Android phone, get expanded exhibit-related content delivered instantly to the palm of your hand.

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Listen to the Audio BookEnjoy a catalog of some of our most interesting collections. Search “Treasures” at whalingmuseum.org for free access to a narrated version of Treasures of the Whaling Museum.

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Museum HoursApril – DecemberDaily 9 am – 5 pm

January – MarchTuesday – Saturday, 9 am – 4 pm Sunday 11 – 4 pm

Select galleries free and open to the public 5-8 pm the second Thursday of every month. Open holiday Mondays, but closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

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Whale Ecology Fine Art Casa Dos Botes Discovery Center

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The mission of the Old Dartmouth Historical Society/New Bedford Whaling Museum is to educate and interest all the public in the historic interaction worldwide of humans with whales; in history of Old Dartmouth and adjacent communities; and in regional maritime activities.

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Museum Policy• Children under 14 years must be accompanied by an adult.

• No backpacks, packages, oversized bags or umbrellas in the Museum. Free lockers are provided near the Admissions Desk.

• Food is allowed in select galleries only.

• Please silence your cell phones.

• You may photograph without flash, videotape, and make artistic sketches for non-commercial and personal use only, unless otherwise posted. The Museum reserves the right to photograph or videotape visitors.

Admission

Tickets include admission to the Mariners’ Home. Extend your admission to include the Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum for an additional $5.

Members FREE

Adult $17

Senior (65+) $15

Students (19+) $10

Child & Youth $7

Children aged 3 & under are FREE

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• Whales & Whaling

• Fine Art

• Kids

• Regional History

• Rotating

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• Whales & Whaling

• Fine Art

• Kids

• Regional History

• Rotating

Restrooms

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