Visitor Center

A historic black-and-white photo of the New Bedford Institution for Savings building with stone columns and a pediment. A young man stands in front, and horse-drawn carriages are parked on the cobblestone street. A historic black-and-white photo of the New Bedford Institution for Savings building with stone columns and a pediment. A young man stands in front, and horse-drawn carriages are parked on the cobblestone street.

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The New Bedford Institution for Savings (Visitor Center), a historic symbol of the city’s financial past during the whaling era.
Credit: NPS Photo/New Bedford Whaling Museum (2000.100.82.3)

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The historic Third District Courthouse, now the Visitor Center for New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, welcomes visitors with its preserved architecture and friendly park rangers.
Credit: NPS Photo

 

Welcome to the Visitor Center

Stop by the park’s visitor center and pick up a variety of maps and materials about the park and City of New Bedford’s attractions. Please check the park’s website and social media pages: Facebook.com/NewBedfordNPS, Instagram.com/NewBedfordNPS.

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Inside park staff will be providing information about local attractions and activities available for you to do during your visit to New Bedford, including a variety of fun self-guided walking tours and information about museums, restaurants, and shopping.

Park rangers will be offering walking tours, guided programs, and other special events, along with virtual opportunities to connect with park resources available on our website at: Virtual Tour and digital Junior Ranger Book.

Many of the park partner organizations who help us to tell the stories of New Bedford are open but operating under curtailed hours. Partners include: the New Bedford Whaling Museum, the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum, the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, and the Seamen’s Bethel and Mariner’s Home. Please check their websites for operating hours and information about exhibits and programs.

 

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Last updated: November 25, 2024

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

33 William Street
New Bedford, MA 02740

Phone:

508-996-4095
To reach the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, you can contact us by phone at (508) 996-4095. Whether you have questions about visiting the park, upcoming events, or general information, our team is available to assist you during our regular business hours. We look forward to helping you make the most of your visit!

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