National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Massachusetts. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

Massachusetts National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 9:51 AM EDT · NPS Data API

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center on a bright fall day. — National Park Visitor Center · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“"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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/nebe

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Fee details on nps.gov

Things to do

Black background with white text "Nathan & Polly John House" — Photo: NPS Photo

Nathan & Polly Johnson Virtual Tour

Nathan and Polly Johnson House Virtual Tour You will learn about the important history of this house and the role it played in many African Americans’ lives in New Bedford and far beyond.

10-30 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Guided Tours

Become a New Bedford Junior Ranger

Welcome to New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s Junior Ranger program! The park is excited to have you become a steward and help continue to preserve and protect your national parks.

Year-round Pets allowed

Junior Ranger Program

Activities the NPS lists for New Bedford Whaling.

Junior Ranger ProgramShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Operating hours

Welcome to New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park! The Visitor Center and Garden provide a distinctive urban park experience.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Day	Hours
Monday	Sunrise to Sunset
Tuesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Wednesday	Sunrise to Sunset
Thursday	Sunrise to Sunset
Friday	Sunrise to Sunset
Saturday	Sunrise to Sunset
Sunday	Sunrise to Sunset

Weather: In New Bedford, Massachusetts, you’ll experience all four seasons in their full glory! Summers are warm and pleasant, with temperatures ranging from 56°F to 83°F, perfect for enjoying the coastal breeze.

Contact and directions

Phone: 508-996-4095
Email: [email protected]
Address: 33 William Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Coordinates: 41.6354, -70.9232· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Visitor Center & Park Garden	Daily: Sunrise to Sunset	508-996-4095	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/nebe/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.