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The New Bedford Whaling Museum was founded in 1903 and has a strong relationship with the communities it serves, offering a library of logbooks, journals, prints, a scrimshaw collection, Japanese whaling literature and art, and marine paintings.

Its complete coverage of 19th and 20th century whaling technology makes it a renowned destination for research.

Visitors can see the Lagoda, the world’s largest model ship from 1916, and the museum displays complete skeletons of four species, including the blue whale.

18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740, Phone: 508-997-0046

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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