NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM
NEW BEDFORD, MA
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is a museum located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, dedicated to the history of the whaling industry. It is the world’s largest museum devoted to whaling history. The museum features a wide range of artifacts, including a rare sperm whale skeleton, more than 500 works of art, and a whaleboat. It also has interactive exhibits and films, including a hands-on exhibit that allows visitors to experience what it was like to be a whaleman. Additionally, the museum houses a research library and archives, which contain a vast collection of books, documents, photographs, and other materials related to the whaling industry.
The museum also offers educational programs and events, such as lectures, films, and workshops. Additionally, there are a number of special exhibits that change throughout the year. These include temporary exhibitions, such as “The Great Whales of Cape Cod,” and “New England’s Whaling Industry.” The museum also hosts a variety of events, such as a Whale of a Tale Storytelling Festival and a Whaling Heritage Festival.
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is open year-round and is a great destination for those interested in learning about the whaling industry. The museum offers a unique way to explore the history and culture of the region, and visitors of all ages are sure to find something to enjoy.
NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in NEW BEDFORD MA. US MID #8402500271
The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 2,923,083 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).
Contact NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM
- website: http://www.whalingmuseum.org
OLD DARTMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY
18 JOHNNY CAKE HL
NEW BEDFORD
MA
02740-6317
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NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM Information
| MID # | 8402500271 |
| Name | OLD DARTMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY |
| Alternate Name | NEW BEDFORD WHALING MUSEUM |
| Classification | Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , New England |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 042104805 |
| NTEECC | A80 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | 201212 |
| INCOME | 3,369,894 |
| REVENUE | 2,923,083 |
| LAT/LONG | 41.634737, -70.923392 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 25 FIPS County Code: 005 US Census Tract: 651800 US Census Block: 1037 |