Discover the vibrant heart of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park at the National Park Visitor Center. Immerse yourself in a brief orientation and gather all the essential materials before embarking on your journey to explore the park, its diverse partners, and the rich tapestry of experiences that the City of New Bedford has to offer. *Please not the Visitor Center operates seasonally. Please see active exceptions to ensure that the Visitor Center is open for your visit.
Visitor Center & Park Garden Hours is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Visitor Center & Park Garden Hours's exact location and directions.
Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.