A historic Civil War-era fort surrounded by a 47-acre coastal park with walking paths, beaches, scenic views, and...
Historical Landmarks
First Baptist Church (Steeple Playhouse)
An 1829 Greek Revival church building restored for use as a performing arts venue. Known as the place where Robert’s...
Nathan and Polly Johnson House
A National Historic Landmark that served as a station on the Underground Railroad and the first New Bedford home of...
New Bedford Fire Museum
Located in the city’s oldest surviving firehouse (built in 1867), this museum displays antique fire trucks, tools,...
New Bedford Museum of Glass
This museum showcases glass artistry from ancient times to contemporary studio works, including Tiffany and Chihuly...
Rotch–Jones–Duff House and Garden Museum
A beautifully preserved 1834 whaling mansion with formal gardens, original furnishings, and rotating exhibits...
New Bedford Whaling Museum
Home to the world’s largest collection of scrimshaw, whaling artifacts, ship models, and maritime art. Features the...
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
A preserved urban park encompassing multiple historic sites including the Seamen’s Bethel, Whaling Museum, and...