New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park — William Street
New Bedford, MA Hours and Location

33 William Street
New Bedford, MA   02740Driving Directions
Phone: (508)996-4095(508)996-4095 Maps & Directions

https://www.nps.gov/nebe/planyou...

National Historical Park

Operating Hours & Seasons

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center

Holidays: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day

Standard Hours

• Sunday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Monday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Tuesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Wednesday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Thursday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Saturday:9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - Fee Free
  New Bedford Whaling National Historical is a fee free park. Fees are however collected at other privately owned and operated sites by self-supporting associations working cooperatively with the park, including partners. These sites rely on admission fees as they do not receive federal funding for operations and therefore do not accept the National Parks Pass for admission.

About

The City That Lit The World

"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"

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

Visitor Centers

National Park Visitor Center

The National Park Visitor Center is located in the heart of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park. Stop by for a brief orientation and pick up all of the materials you will need before setting out to explore the park, its partners and all the City of New Bedford has to offer. New Bedford Waterfront Visitor Center

On New Bedford’s waterfront you can walk about an active commercial fishing port. The exhibits in the City of New Bedford’s Waterfront Visitor Center (Wharfinger Building) engage you in present-day commercial fishing, while outdoor displays at the water’s edge offer glimpses into New Bedford’s maritime past.

Weather

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

Permits and Reservations Information