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New Bedford Whaling National Historical ParkAn illustration showing Frederick Douglass and wife, Anna meeting two Quakers from New Bedford on the wharves of Newport
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New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Fees & Reservations
 

National Park Visitor Center (Free) 
Several of the park's cooperating institutions charge entrance fees. The fees must be paid at the institution and cannot be paid at the National Park Service visitor center. These institutions do not accept the America the Beautiful Annual Pass, Access Pass, or Senior Pass.

New Bedford Whaling Museum
$10.00 Adults - Day
$9.00 Seniors & Students - Day
$6.00 Children (6-14) - Day
Children 5 years of age and younger are FREE

New Bedford Whaling Museum Discounts
10% off for AAA members
$1.00 off for WGBH members
FREE admission for card-carrying Massachusetts Teachers Association members
FREE admission for card-carrying Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM) members

The New Bedford Whaling Museum is a private, non-profit partner institution that sets its own entrance fees. The fees must be paid at the museum's doors. Please visit their site for additional fee information.

Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum
$5.00 Adults - Day
$4.00 Seniors & Students - Day
$4.00 AAA Members
$2.00 Children 3-12 - Day

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum is a private, non-profit partner institution that sets its own entrance fees. The fees must be paid at the museum's doors. Please visit their site for additional fee information.

The Seamen's Bethel
Free  (Donations Accepted)
The Seamen's Bethel is open from Memorial day through Columbus day except during private services.

A sundial on the Sundial Building in the park
Operating hours & seasons
Hours of operations & seasons for park sites
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A close up of coiled rope onboard the Schooner Ernestina
Things to Do
Things to do at New Bedford Whaling NHP
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A directional sign from our partner site in Barrow, Alaska
Directions
Directions to New Bedford from all points
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This National Historic Landmark was built for whaling merchant William Rotch Jr. in 1834.  

Did You Know?
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum is the only whaling mansion on its original grounds and open to the public in New England.

Last Updated: August 12, 2009 at 09:48 EST