★   WHALE-COME  ★

   The Whaling Museum & Education Center
​is a SMALL MUSEUM with a BIG STORY

EVENTS

Participate in innovative activities for all ages, all year, strengthening our communities. 

EXHIBITS

Discover exhibits which encourage creative thinking and promote lifelong learning. 

COLLECTIONS

Explore 6,000 significant pieces as a gateway to inform contemporary culture. 

TODAY

WHAT's NEW

► SUMMER CAMP OPEN

4 weeks of adventures in science, history & art. 

► FEED YOUR BRAIN

Find out when whalers ate doughnuts!

► SPECIAL EXHIBIT

Heroines at the Helm is open through Labor Day. 

► BE OUR BIGGEST FAN

New year-round perks?
​Yes please!

WE APPRECIATE OUR MAJOR SUPPORTERS​

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This place is great. Such a treasure in a cute town. So educational, my kids had no idea of the whaling history in the area and the importance of conservation. We went here on Earth Day and there was tons of programming."
Matt Klein, 2018