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New Bedford Whaling National Historical ParkThe interior of the Seamen's Bethel
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New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
 
The National Park Visitor Center
NPS Photo by Tim Sylvia
The National Park Visitor Center located in the "Old Bank" building
 

National Park Visitor Center
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7 days a week year round
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years

New Bedford Whaling Museum
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 7 days a week year round
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years

Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum
Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Seamen's Bethel
Monday-Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Memorial Day through Columbus Day

Waterfront Visitor Center
Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. year round
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day

Fishing Vessels in New Bedford harbor
The Working Waterfront
Stroll the docks of America's #1 fishing port
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The historic Seamen's Bethel
The Seamen's Bethel
Step inside the
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Side view of the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden museum from its gardens
Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum
Visit a 19th century whaling merchant's home
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Whaling vessels in New Bedford harbor  

Did You Know?
In 1857, at the height of whaling, there were a total of 329 whaling vessels in New Bedford's fleet, which employed roughly 10,000 men.

Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 EST