Museum is closed for holiday

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

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

City Celebrates | Toe Jam Puppet Band

Location: Jacobs Family Gallery

Jacobs Family Gallery

Museum is closed for holiday

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 Contact: Visitor Experience Department Email: [email protected] Location: Cook Memorial Theater

Cook Memorial Theater

Moby-Dick (1956) Film Screening

From Academy Award–winning director John Huston comes Moby Dick—a sweeping, visually arresting adaptation of Herman Melville’s timeless novel about obsession, fate, and the fury of nature. Non-Members: $10 for Movie Only | $28 for Admission & Movie Members: $5 for M......More

From Academy Award–winning director John Huston comes Moby Dick—a sweeping, visually arresting adaptation of Herman Melville’s timeless novel about obsession, fate, and the fury of nature. Non-Members: $10 for Movie Only | $28 for Admission & Movie Members: $5 for Movie Friday, January 2, 2026 Film Screening: 12:30 PM | Run time: 116 minutes Doors Open: Noon Location: Cook Memorial Theater Contact: Visitor Experience Department Email: [email protected] More Info: https://www.whalingmuseum.org/program/moby-dick-1956-film-screening/ Location: Cook Memorial Theater

Cook Memorial Theater

Moby-Dick Marathon Kickoff Dinner

Save the Date: 30th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon January 2–4, 2026 Embark on an unforgettable literary adventure at the New Bedford Waling Museum! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of our iconic Moby-Dick Marathon, a 25-hour read-a-thon of Herman Melville’s masterp......More

Save the Date: 30th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon January 2–4, 2026 Embark on an unforgettable literary adventure at the New Bedford Waling Museum! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of our iconic Moby-Dick Marathon, a 25-hour read-a-thon of Herman Melville’s masterpiece, interwoven with engaging Melville-inspired activities, conversations with scholars, live performances, and hands-on fun. Since 1997, this beloved mid-winter tradition has honored Melville’s 1841 departure aboard the whaleship Acushnet. Join us in 2026 as we hunt for the elusive white whale!         Location: Harbor View Gallery

Harbor View Gallery

30th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon

Save the Date: 30th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon January 2–4, 2026 Download our Museum Guide through Bloomberg Connects to hear a tour by the Melville Scholars. Embark on an un......More

Save the Date: 30th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon January 2–4, 2026 Download our Museum Guide through Bloomberg Connects to hear a tour by the Melville Scholars. Embark on an unforgettable literary adventure at the New Bedford Whaling Museum! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of our iconic Moby-Dick Marathon, a 25-hour read-a-thon of Herman Melville’s masterpiece, interwoven with engaging Melville-inspired activities, conversations with scholars, live performances, and hands-on fun. Since 1997, this beloved mid-winter tradition has honored Melville’s 1841 departure aboard the whaleship Acushnet. Join us in 2026 as we hunt for the elusive white whale!   Watch the 2025 Marathon Below!     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

30th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon

Save the Date: 30th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon January 2–4, 2026 Download our Museum Guide through Bloomberg Connects to hear a tour by the Melville Scholars. Embark on an un......More

Save the Date: 30th Annual Moby-Dick Marathon January 2–4, 2026 Download our Museum Guide through Bloomberg Connects to hear a tour by the Melville Scholars. Embark on an unforgettable literary adventure at the New Bedford Whaling Museum! Celebrate the 30th anniversary of our iconic Moby-Dick Marathon, a 25-hour read-a-thon of Herman Melville’s masterpiece, interwoven with engaging Melville-inspired activities, conversations with scholars, live performances, and hands-on fun. Since 1997, this beloved mid-winter tradition has honored Melville’s 1841 departure aboard the whaleship Acushnet. Join us in 2026 as we hunt for the elusive white whale!   Watch the 2025 Marathon Below!     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