New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park - Massachusetts

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New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park commemorates the heritage of the world's preeminent whaling port during the 19th century. A variety of cultural landscapes, historic buildings, museum collections, and archives preserve this history and collectively recount the stories of a remarkable era. Whaling, a leading 19th century enterprise, contributed to America's economic and political vitality.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park was created in 1996. The park encompasses 34 acres spread over 13 city blocks and includes a visitor center, the New Bedford Whaling Museum,the Seamen's Bethel, the schooner Ernestina, and the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum.

The park's enabling legislation also established a legislative connection with the Inupiat Heritage Center in Barrow, Alaska, to commemorate the more than 2,000 whaling voyages from New Bedford to the Western Arctic.

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Facilities available at New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park:



New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park website
Recreation Area Map
Park Email: NEBE_Interpretation@nps.gov

Phone numbers
Visitor Information 508-996-4095
Headquarters 508-996-4469

Address
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
33 William Street
New Bedford, MA 2740