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New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center on a bright fall day.

Semen's Bethel and the Mariners' Home on a sunny day

Semen's Bethel and Mariners' Home

The sun setting over the Acushnet River in New Bedford.

Rodman Candleworks

Physical Address:

33 William Street

New Bedford, MA 02740

Mailing Address:

33 William Street

New Bedford, MA 02740

contact-details

Phone Number: 508-996-4095 Voice

Email Address: nebe_info@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

"The town itself is perhaps the dearest place to live in, in all New England..nowhere in all America will you find more patrician-like houses, parks and gardens more opulent, than in New Bedford…all these brave houses and flowery gardens came from the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans. One and all, they were harpooned and dragged up hither from the bottom of the sea." H. Melville, "Moby-Dick"

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

From I-195 East or West take Exit 15 (Route 18 / Downtown). Take exit 15 to merge onto MA-18 S toward Downtown/New Bedford Continue straight onto MA-18 Turn right at the first set of lights, Elm St. Turn left onto Acushnet Ave Turn left onto William St Destination will be on the left

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Directions

Operating Hours:

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, situated in the heart of the City of New Bedford, is an urban oasis within the National Park system. Due to the distinct location of the Visitor Center and Garden, the operating hours may differ from those of the park boundary and city grounds. It's important to note that park partners and local businesses also have separate operating hours from the National Park Visitor Center. Holidays: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

Exceptions:

Independence Day (July 4, 2024 - July 4, 2024)

Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Years Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

Summer temperatures range from 56-83F. Fall temperatures range from 30-70F. Winter temperatures range from 20-45F. Spring temperatures range from 30-70F.