For the last 30 years, fans of Herman Melville's 1851 novel have gathered for a live, 25-hour reading of the whole book.

A new exhibition at the New Bedford Whaling Museum explores early photography, providing a window into the lives of those who ...

The New Bedford Whaling Museum is hosting a series of events this fall, including a climate-focused film festival and a keynote address by renowned climate leader Bill McKibben. The museum's fall ...

The New Bedford Whaling Museum is scheduled to host a series of holiday programs and performances in December, according to a community announcement. From live music and theater to family-friendly ...

A 25-hour marathon reading for Moby Dick concluded on Sunday afternoon at the Whaling Museum in New Bedford.

Before the dawn of film, motion picture entertainment was often literally a moving picture. From the late 18th to 19th centuries, entrepreneurs traveled the United States and Great Britain with ...

The New Bedford Whaling Museum will kick off its 30th annual Moby-Dick Marathon weekend with a special dinner and lecture Jan. 2, 2026. The event, held in the museum's Harbor View Gallery, will ...

Maker once known (Australian aboriginal), Dream tooth, c. 1850. Sperm whale tooth, 2 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches, NBWM 00.195.47 The New Bedford Whaling Museum holds the world’s most extensive collection of ...

The New Bedford Whaling Museum is set to launch its 30th annual Moby-Dick Marathon weekend with a special dinner and lecture. The event, scheduled for 5:15 p.m. Jan. 2, will take place in the Harbor ...

The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host a unique musical event from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 7. The evening will feature Ian Legge, a punk cellist and Berklee College of Music graduate, as part of the museum ...

In the 19th Century, New Bedford whalers frequented the coast of Greenland. The schooner Effie M. Morrissey (New Bedford's ...