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New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
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The National Park Visitor Center
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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

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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.
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Last Updated: July 25, 2006 at 00:31 MST