Free Event At New Bedford Whaling Museum To Celebrate 100 Years On November 19

This year marks 100 years in which the Lagoda, which is the world’s largest ship model, has been impressing visitors from around the world at the New Bedford Whaling Museum.

On November 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the museum will celebrate the centennial of the dedication of the Bourne Building, which was specially built to house the Lagoda, with plenty of free, family-friendly activities.

On November 19, admission to the museum will be free.

In addition to crafts, an inflatable whale tunnel, a green screen, and special activities in the Casa dos Botes Discovery Center, the day will include:

All Aboard the Lagoda, which will take place at 10 a.m., as you can 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.  This event will take place at the Lagoda.

At 11 a.m., there will be a re-enactment of the original Bourne Building Dedication featuring Our Sisters' School students and New Bedford Whaling Museum High School Apprentices. The event will take place at the Bourne Building main stairs.

At 11:45 p.m., the Happy Birthday Lagoda Cake will be available in the Jacobs Family Gallery.

At 12 p.m., visitors are allowed to venture below on the deck on the Lagoda, which will take place in the Bourne Building.

At 12:30 p.m., "[j]oin a ‘Nantucket Sleigh Ride’ with a docent and discover the art of a Yankee Whale Hunt in Pursuit to Preservation."

At 1 p.m., there will be a Highlights Tour, with 45 to 60 minute highlights tours of the Museum. The tour leaves from the front desk.

With additional reporting by Sal Lopez