3D Movies: Big Blue Pictures

Daily showings:  10:30-11:00 11:30-12:00 1:30-2:00 2:30-3:00 Contact: Visitor Experience Department Email: [email protected] Location: Cook Memorial Theater

Cook Memorial Theater

FIRST FRIDAY-Winter Brass- A Festive First Friday

Winter Brass – A Festive First Friday Celebrate the spirit of the season at the Whaling Museum’s final First Friday of the year: Winter Brass – A Festive First Friday. This special evening features a live performance by the high-energy Southcoast Br......More

Winter Brass – A Festive First Friday Celebrate the spirit of the season at the Whaling Museum’s final First Friday of the year: Winter Brass – A Festive First Friday. This special evening features a live performance by the high-energy Southcoast Brass Band, guaranteed to bring bold holiday cheer with their New Orleans-inspired sound. Enjoy full after-hours access to the Museum’s galleries starting at 5 PM. At 6 PM, the music begins—an unforgettable set of festive brass, funk, and soul performed by one of the region’s most dynamic ensembles. Explore the galleries, sip on light refreshments, and take in the joyous atmosphere!  Don’t forget to visit the Museum Store for unique, locally inspired gifts perfect for the holidays. Live Music by: The Southcoast Brass Band Founded in 2017 by Dr. Michael Rocha, the Southcoast Brass Band brings bold, New Orleans-inspired brass to venues and festivals across the region. Rocha also performs with the Southcoast Jazz Orchestra and has helped keep live jazz thriving on the South Coast. Event Highlights – Full Museum gallery access from 5 to 8 PM – Live music performance begins at 6 PM – Light bites and festive atmosphere throughout the evening – Holiday shopping in the Museum Store Join us for a night of music, art, and holiday celebration at the Whaling Museum’s most joyful First Friday of the entire year. Location: Jacobs Family Gallery

Jacobs Family Gallery

FIRST FRIDAY-Winter Brass- A Festive First Friday

Winter Brass – A Festive First Friday Celebrate the spirit of the season at the Whaling Museum’s final First Friday of the year: Winter Brass – A Festive First Friday. This special evening features a live performance by the high-energy Southcoast Br......More

Winter Brass – A Festive First Friday Celebrate the spirit of the season at the Whaling Museum’s final First Friday of the year: Winter Brass – A Festive First Friday. This special evening features a live performance by the high-energy Southcoast Brass Band, guaranteed to bring bold holiday cheer with their New Orleans-inspired sound. Enjoy full after-hours access to the Museum’s galleries starting at 5 PM. At 6 PM, the music begins—an unforgettable set of festive brass, funk, and soul performed by one of the region’s most dynamic ensembles. Explore the galleries, sip on light refreshments, and take in the joyous atmosphere!  Don’t forget to visit the Museum Store for unique, locally inspired gifts perfect for the holidays. Live Music by: The Southcoast Brass Band Founded in 2017 by Dr. Michael Rocha, the Southcoast Brass Band brings bold, New Orleans-inspired brass to venues and festivals across the region. Rocha also performs with the Southcoast Jazz Orchestra and has helped keep live jazz thriving on the South Coast. Event Highlights – Full Museum gallery access from 5 to 8 PM – Live music performance begins at 6 PM – Light bites and festive atmosphere throughout the evening – Holiday shopping in the Museum Store Join us for a night of music, art, and holiday celebration at the Whaling Museum’s most joyful First Friday of the entire year. Location: Harbor View Gallery

Harbor View Gallery

3D Movies: Big Blue Pictures

Daily showings:  10:30-11:00 11:30-12:00 1:30-2:00 2:30-3:00 Contact: Visitor Experience Department Email: [email protected] Location: Cook Memorial Theater

Cook Memorial Theater

3D Movies: Big Blue Pictures

Daily showings:  10:30-11:00 11:30-12:00 1:30-2:00 2:30-3:00 Contact: Visitor Experience Department Email: [email protected] Location: Cook Memorial Theater

Cook Memorial Theater

3D Movies: Big Blue Pictures

Daily showings:  10:30-11:00 11:30-12:00 1:30-2:00 2:30-3:00 Contact: Visitor Experience Department Email: [email protected] Location: Cook Memorial Theater

Cook Memorial Theater

3D Movies: Big Blue Pictures

Daily showings:  10:30-11:00 11:30-12:00 1:30-2:00 2:30-3:00 Contact: Visitor Experience Department Email: [email protected] Location: Cook Memorial Theater

Cook Memorial Theater

Virtual Local History Guild

LOCAL HISTORY GUILD | My Favorite Things: Collection Highlights Tuesday, December 9 at 5:30 PM on Zoom Local History Guild is the NBWM’s quarterly Zoom program, an informal discussion about art, history, science and culture related to ......More

LOCAL HISTORY GUILD | My Favorite Things: Collection Highlights Tuesday, December 9 at 5:30 PM on Zoom Local History Guild is the NBWM’s quarterly Zoom program, an informal discussion about art, history, science and culture related to the museum mission, collection, and the surrounding region. This December, staff from the museum’s Curatorial Department will present on their “Favorite Things”! Zoom in for an up-close discussion of wintery, holiday, and seasonal items from the collection that will emerge from storage like the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future.  

Members' Day Trip to Newport Historical Society

Embark on a delightful day trip with the New Bedford Whaling Museum to the Newport Historical Society in Newport, RI. Enjoy exclusive, guided experiences inside the historic Colony House and the fascinating exhibit Newport 1775: Whose Side Are You On?   In addition......More

Embark on a delightful day trip with the New Bedford Whaling Museum to the Newport Historical Society in Newport, RI. Enjoy exclusive, guided experiences inside the historic Colony House and the fascinating exhibit Newport 1775: Whose Side Are You On?   In addition to these tours, you’ll have time to browse the Historical Society's Holiday Market, explore charming downtown Newport, savor lunch at a local restaurant, and do some holiday shopping.   Itinerary   9:00 am: Meet at the NBWM plaza 10:00 am*: Arrive at the Newport Historical Society Guided tour of Colony House and Newport 1775: Whose Side Are You On?   Newport Historical Society Holiday Market Shopping Lunch and Free time 3:00 PM: Depart Newport 4:00 PM*: Arrive back in New Bedford *time subject to change based on traffic patterns Contact: Gillian Fournier [email protected] or EXT 153

3D Movies: Big Blue Pictures

Daily showings:  10:30-11:00 11:30-12:00 1:30-2:00 2:30-3:00 Contact: Visitor Experience Department Email: [email protected] Location: Cook Memorial Theater

Cook Memorial Theater

3D Movies: Big Blue Pictures

Daily showings:  10:30-11:00 11:30-12:00 1:30-2:00 2:30-3:00 Contact: Visitor Experience Department Email: [email protected] Location: Cook Memorial Theater

Cook Memorial Theater

AHA! Night | NB Festive featuring the SouthCoast Children's Chorus

Location: Jacobs Family Gallery

Jacobs Family Gallery

3D Movies: Big Blue Pictures

Daily showings:  10:30-11:00 11:30-12:00 1:30-2:00 2:30-3:00 Contact: Visitor Experience Department Email: [email protected] Location: Cook Memorial Theater

Cook Memorial Theater

Lagoda Open Below Deck

Explore below-deck on the Lagoda, the museum's half-scale model of the whaling bark. Open on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00-11:00 am. Volunteers will monitor visitors on board. Location: Lagoda

Lagoda

3D Movies: Big Blue Pictures

Daily showings:  10:30-11:00 11:30-12:00 1:30-2:00 2:30-3:00 Contact: Visitor Experience Department Email: [email protected] Location: Cook Memorial Theater

Cook Memorial Theater

Holiday Stroll

Location: All Museum

All Museum

3D Movies: Big Blue Pictures

Daily showings:  10:30-11:00 11:30-12:00 1:30-2:00 2:30-3:00 Contact: Visitor Experience Department Email: [email protected] Location: Cook Memorial Theater

Cook Memorial Theater

3D Movies: Big Blue Pictures

Daily showings:  10:30-11:00 11:30-12:00 1:30-2:00 2:30-3:00 Contact: Visitor Experience Department Email: [email protected] Location: Cook Memorial Theater

Cook Memorial Theater