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History Museum
New Bedford
"free admission for all...😊"(2 Tips)
"Whale skeleton"(2 Tips)
"The scrimshaw exhibit is really lovely"(2 Tips)"Smell the whale oils."(2 Tips)
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Mike the ElderSeptember 9, 2017Very interesting. I had no idea how big whaling was back in the day and the impact it had on the local economy and immigration. Staff is very friendly and eager to explain.
Making FreedomNovember 28, 2012Take a guided tour! In the main lobby, check out the stains on the floor caused by whale oil dripping from the skeleton suspended from the ceiling!
SaraJanuary 13, 2015A great museum with a half-scale ship you can climb aboard and check out. Very neat.
Diana VictorOctober 20, 2011Hadn't been there in a while and was very impressed with the quality of the exhibits and the overall level of the museum. Absolutely worth a visit.
- Stacey NelsonJune 19, 20132nd Thursday of every month...AHA night...open til 8pm and free admission for all...😊
Alex DobyanMay 24, 2016Worth a visit. As with most museums, school hours are besieged by field trips.
Julie ChampionNovember 7, 2015Don't skip the patio on the 2nd floor. Great view of the bay from there.
Richard BairdApril 21, 2012Definitely worth the trip - top notch exhibits. You can pick up the latest edition of the R.A.G. here!
Largest ship model in the world. Worth the trip! Read more
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