SCHOONER ERNESTINA, Ex. Effie M.Morrissey, was built in 1894 at the James and Tarr Shipyard for the Gloucester fishing fleet. Under Captain Bob Bartlett she sailed to within 600 miles of the North Pole, and later brought immigrants to the U.S. under the power of...

The New Bedford Veteran Fireman's Association was established on November 10th, 1890 to "collect and preserve records, papers, relics and sayings pertaining to the N.B.F.D. and foster goodwill and friendly intercourse by occasional meetings." The spirit of the...

The New Bedford Art Museum engages the public in experiencing, understanding and appreciating art.

New Bedford was the mid 19th century’s preeminent whaling port and for a time “the richest city in the world.” Come stroll down cobblestone streets, visit the world’s largest whaling museum, tour a whaling merchant’s home and whaleman's chapel, and walk a...

The Museum's 107-year history reveals an intimate relationship with the communities it serves. Motivated by civic pride and a desire to preserve the artifacts and narratives of the region, the museum was founded by the children of the progenitors of the American...

The Museum's 107-year history reveals an intimate relationship with the communities it serves. Motivated by civic pride and a desire to preserve the artifacts and narratives of the region, the museum was founded by the children of the progenitors of the American...

Located in historic New Bedford, Massachusetts on a full city block of gardens, this national landmark was built for whaling merchant William Rotch, Jr. in 1834. Designed by Richard Upjohn, the House is one of the finest surviving examples of residential Greek...

The museum features a 'carro de bois', a canopied carriage with wooden runners which was hauled over cobbled streets by two bullocks. Other museum's exibits include photographs, carvings, fine hand-made embroidery, lace and linens, woven straw hats, and colorful...

With an estimated annual visitor rate of 6,000 people, the museum has been hailed as the "biggest little military museum in the country" by the mayor of New Bedford, Scott Lang.

The Long Plain Museum was originally built in 1875 as the Long Plain School House. The school closed in 1972 and the building was then reopened as a local history museum. It is now operated by the Acushnet Historical Society.