Getting Started Start your visit at the national park visitor center to get a brief orientation, view the park's official orientation film,
The City that Lit the World, pick up maps and brochures, view exhibits and plan your day. Take a
guided or self-guided tour to learn more about New Bedford's fascinating history, visit our partner institutions, attend special programs and events that take place in the park year round and explore the many shops, restaurants and galleries located in and around the park. Partner sites include the
New Bedford Whaling Museum,
Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum, ,
Waterfront Visitor Center and
Schooner Ernestina.
Programs in the Park
The park and its partners offer a wide array of programs and activities year round. The programs and activities highlighted on this site focus on those related to the park's interpretive themes and offered by partners. We invite you to visit our partners and their websites to learn more about other programs and activities taking place in New Bedford.