New Bedford Whaling Museum
Cape Cod, USA
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is a large maritime museum that chronicles the city’s rich history as a whaling port in the 19th century. Opened in 1903, it houses an extensive collection of artifacts, including whale ship models, whaling tools, and artworks that capture the lives of whalers and their families.
A visit might take a couple of hours, with highlights including the 18-metre whaleboat and the artwork of Albert Bierstadt. The museum is in New Bedford, where you can also explore the nearby Seamen’s Bethel and the picturesque waterfront, both reflective of the city’s seafaring past.
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Self-guided smartphone walking tour of New Bedford
5.0· 1 reviewsFrom ₹759Explore New Bedford's 19th-century architecture and whaling history at your own pace with a location-aware smartphone guide.
“The guide provided an engaging and informative experience during the tour. Directions for the next stops were clear, though I found myself rewinding or reviewing the text occasionally. Ensuring your phone is fully charged beforehand would be beneficial. We shared the narrative since we didn’t have earphones, which kept us in sync.”— Linda_R on the Self-guided smartphone walking tour of New Bedford tour
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