Whaling Museum celebrates 100 years

NEW BEDFORD – The Lagoda, the largest ship model in the world, has welcomed visitors to the New Bedford Whaling Museum for 100 years and, on Saturday, Nov. 19, the museum will celebrate its centennial with the dedication of the Bourne Building, which houses the Lagoda.

Admission to the museum will be free that day and celebratory activities will include:

  • 10 a.m.: All Aboard the Lagoda – Dress as your favorite crew member and take an imaginary whaling voyage on the Lagoda. Experience the chase, learn the ropes, encounter foreign cultures and learn about whaling in New Bedford through role-playing. Meet at the Lagoda.
  • 11 a.m.: Re-enactment of the original Bourne Building Dedication featuring Our Sisters’ School students and New Bedford Whaling Museum High School Apprentices. Bourne Building main stairs.
  • 11:45 a.m.: Happy Birthday Lagoda Cake in Jacobs Family Gallery.
  • 12 p.m.: Venture below deck on the Lagoda – the world’s largest ship model – in Bourne Building.
  • 12:30 p.m.: Join a ‘Nantucket Sleigh Ride’ with a docent and discover the art of a Yankee Whale Hunt in Pursuit to Preservation.
  • 1 p.m.: Highlights Tour Docent-led 45-60 minute highlights tour of the Museum. Tour leaves from the front desk.

The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the world’s most comprehensive museum devoted to the global story of human interaction with whales through time, and the history and culture of the South Coast region. The cornerstone of New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, the Museum is located at 18 Johnny Cake Hill in the heart of the city’s historic downtown.

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