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New Bedford Whaling Museum
18 Johnny Cake Hill
(508) 997-0046
The Museum is the largest museum in America devoted to the history of the American whaling industry and its greatest port. Through exhibits, publications, and programs, the Museum brings to life the whaling era and the history of the local area. It houses the most extensive collection of art, artifacts, and manuscripts pertaining to American whaling in the age of sail - late eighteenth century to the early twentieth, when sailing ships dominated merchant trade and whaling. Open daily 9am-5pm; till 9pm Thurs. in the summer.

New Bedford Art Museum
608 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
Visitor Service: 508-961-3099 Memorial Day through Labor Day: Daily 10am - 5pm. Thursday 10am - 7pm. Labor Day through Memorial Day: Wednesday - Sunday, 12pm - 5pm. Thursday, 12pm - 7pm. Year-round: AHA! Night, 5pm - 9pm.

The New Bedford Art Museum engages the public in experiencing, understanding and appreciating art. Founded in April 1996, the New Bedford Art Museum serves the SouthCoast region's community members and visitors. Located in the downtown historic district of the City of New Bedford, the Museum is housed in the Anthony J. Catojo Building, formerly a bank. The Museum consists of five galleries. On the first level are the Skylight Gallery, Heritage Gallery and the Upper Vault. On the lower level visit the Community Gallery and Lower Vault, with its distinctive circular safe door. Exhibitions change three times each year and vary in subject matter and artistic medium.

The New Bedford Whaling National Park Visitor Center
33 William Street
508-996-4095
Hours 9am-5pm daily
Commemorates a living history and heritage reaching back to New Bedford's dynamic era as the world's foremost whaling port during the 19th century. This one of a kind National Park incorporates businesses and homes within the bounds of its historic footprint creating a dynamic experience that blends history and present day.

Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
396 County Street
(508) 997-1401
Built in 1834 and attributed to architect Richard Upjohn, this Greek revival residence was designed for Mr. Rotch, a prominent whaling merchant. This house and formal gardens are the best examples of the "brave houses and flowery gardens" described by Herman Melville in Moby-Dick. Open year round. Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. Noon-4pm. Closed major holidays. Admission $5. FREE on AHA! Nights. Email info@rjdmuseum.org

Zeiterion Theatre
684 Purchase Street
(508)997-5664 or box-office (508) 994-2900
Historic performing arts center open year-round. Hosts a variety of performances including the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra and children's educational programs. Zeiterion is a friend of AHA! and on occasion hosts AHA! Night groups.