Explore New Bedford

Promoting New Bedford's history, arts, and culture through sharing and celebrating the stories of our community.

[Explore New Bedford @ExploreNBMA]

We are Explore New Bedford. Our mission is to amplify the stories of the diverse community of people that make New Bedford so unique. Our city is vibrant, authentic, creative, historic, and resilient.

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[Explore New Bedford @ExploreNBMA]

New Bedford was featured in the latest @lonelyplanet article! Check it out at the link:
https://t.co/JqfdqarZ7K

[Explore New Bedford @ExploreNBMA]

What an awesome feature this morning on @GMA highlighting the new Cisco Brewers Kitchen + Bar and our working waterfront! Check it out ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

How Massachusetts is reopening amid the pandemic https://t.co/wM8RbivOxy via @GMA

[Jon Mitchell @JonMitchellNB]

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and safe Independence Day. And remember, our fireworks are scheduled for tomorrow, July 5 at 9:00 p.m. over #NewBedford Harbor.

[Buttonwood Park Zoo @BPZoo]

We had a little fun with some #july4th enrichment 🙂 🇺🇸

[Explore New Bedford @ExploreNBMA]

Mayor Jon Mitchell and the City of New Bedford, in collaboration with the event sponsors Hawthorn Medical and BayCoast Bank are celebrating Independence Day with a firework spectacular!💥

The firework display will take place overlooking state pier on Saturday, JULY 3rd AT 9PM.

[_DATMA @_DATMA]

ACTIVATING SPACE: WATER 2021 COMES TO DOWNTOWN NEW BEDFORD https://t.co/c5KLijtthf

@craig_easton @bigfishphil @UMassD_SMAST #hyungsunkim #zimoun @UMassD @DestNewBedford @Ascopemagazine

[New Bedford Whaling Museum @whalingmuseum]

Time to take #ACloserLook at something on display at the Whaling Museum. This is a tough one! Do you recognize this geometric pattern? SOLUTION tonight at 7 pm ET.
#artupclose #museumcollection

[Buttonwood Park Zoo @BPZoo]

Hamilton chomping away during one of the Animal Ambassador encounters yesterday.
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#stripedskunk #nomnomnom #bpzoo

[Jon Mitchell @JonMitchellNB]

And I thought @Jeopardy was the only game show that worked us into its answers. From @WheelofFortune tonight:

[Buttonwood Park Zoo @BPZoo]

The newest Bolivian gray titi monkey is already 3 months old and is beginning to explore its habitat! During your zoo visit, you may see this family of six in one of the outdoor Rainforest habitats.

#zoobaby #boliviangraytitimonkey #bpzoo

[New Bedford Whaling Museum @whalingmuseum]

Azorean Whaleman Gallery highlight: Azorean whaleboat model, built by master boatwright João Tavares. The design continued virtually unchanged until decline of whaling industry. It is now a modern racing class. Album: model's construction https://t.co/fBl14Q2xCa #maritimemonday

[Buttonwood Park Zoo @BPZoo]

Had a little fun today in honor of #may4th

#maythe4thbewithyou #enrichment #redpanda #pudu #cow

[New Bedford Whaling Museum @whalingmuseum]

LIGHTING the WAY: Determined to step outside the norms of her era & model daring independence, Alice Howland Macomber (1874-1961) traveled the world, beginning at age 20. “I travel alone & try anything once,” she said. Learn more about this adventurer > https://t.co/AEdNS5ZF6V

[New Bedford Whaling Museum @whalingmuseum]

Perfectly themed springtime diversion for #ObjectOfTheWeek: ca. 1873 game - The Bee-Hive of Fun. “A highly amusing game of forfeits and characters for evening parties and social gatherings.” Incl. props e.g. a “fool’s cap” & “labels to be worn on the head.” #whalingmuseum

[Jonathan Berk @berkie1]

Looking for outdoor activities this weekend?
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Cambridge: Popportunity Market @CentralSQBID
Salem: Salem So Sweet @SalemMainStreet
Hyannis: Loving Main Street @hyannismainst
Worcester: Festival of Lights @TweetWorcester
New Bedford: #NBfestive @NewBedford_MA
#WinterPlaces

[Buttonwood Park Zoo @BPZoo]

Where's Molly!?

[New Bedford Whaling Museum @whalingmuseum]

Solution to yesterday's #SpotTheDifference #whalingmuseum, which featured an ad for African American photographer James E. Reed. Reed had a successful portrait studio in New Bedford, MA. Search collections: https://t.co/GkK6KmFz2Q
#AfricanAmericanHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryMonth

[UMass Dartmouth @UMassD]

.@umassdcvpa launches a 13-week performing and visual arts series at it's Star Store campus in Downtown #NewBedford tonight!

Check out the free public programs every Thursday from, 6-8 PM! Details below. 🔽🔽🔽 @DNBinc @DestNewBedford

https://t.co/6xEL8E2WHb