New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
National Historical Park · MA
"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all these brave houses and flowery gardens came from the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. One and all, they were harpooned and dragged up hither from the bottom of the sea." H. Melville, "Moby-Dick"
- NPS site
- nps.gov/nebe
- Location
- New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (41.635, -70.923)
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Passport stamp locations
- New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center
- Temporary Visitor Center
- Visitor Center & Park Garden Hours
Hours
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Parktoday: Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat Oct 3Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun Oct 4Sunrise to Sunset
- Mon Oct 5Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue Oct 6Sunrise to Sunset
- Wed Oct 7Sunrise to Sunset
- Thu Oct 8Sunrise to Sunset
- Fri Oct 9Sunrise to Sunset
Welcome to New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park! The Visitor Center and Garden provide a distinctive urban park experience. Operating hours vary seasonally and may differ from those of our local partners/businesses within the park boundary and throughout the city. Please refer to the Visitor Center hours listed below for access and note that park grounds remain open year-round. Holiday Closures: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Visitor Center & Park Gardentoday: Sunrise to SunsetDirections
Self-guided tours
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Self-Guided Walking Tour: Lights Money New Bedford30–60 minutes · 4 stops
Welcome to the Lights, Money, New Bedford self-guided tour! Dive into the rich history of the park and the city at your own pace. Whether you're exploring from the comfort of your home or strolling through the streets of New Bedford with your mobile device, this tour offers an immersive experience that connects you to the stories and landmarks that shaped the city. Accessible anytime, anywhere, this online guide is designed to bring the park to life at your fingertips.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
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