New Bedford Museum of Glass, New Bedford

#10 among attractions in New Bedford

Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum

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The New Bedford Museum of Glass, located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is home to a wide collection of glass ranging from ancient Mediterranean unguent bottles to designs by contemporary artists such as Dale Chihuly. ()

Established: 1993 (31 years ago)Coordinates: 41°38'57"N, 70°55'33"W

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61 Wamsutta StHicks Logan MillNew Bedford 02740-7335 United States

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New Bedford Museum of Glass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Effie M. Morrissey, Seamen's Bethel.

0.9 miS
Park, Historical place, National park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford
24 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of New Bedford, Massachusetts, the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's storied past as the world's preeminent whaling port during the 19th century.
1 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford
26 min walk • The New Bedford Whaling Museum stands as a testament to the historical significance of the whaling industry in New Bedford, Massachusetts, once heralded as the "Whaling Capital of the World." This museum is an essential visit for anyone interested in maritime history...
1.1 miS
Ship
Effie M. Morrissey, New Bedford
28 min walk • Effie M. Morrissey is a schooner skippered by Robert Bartlett that made many scientific expeditions to the Arctic, sponsored by American museums, the Explorers Club and the National Geographic Society. She also helped survey the Arctic for the United States Government during World War II.
1 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Seamen's Bethel, New Bedford
26 min walk • The Seamen's Bethel is a chapel in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, located at 15 Johnny Cake Hill.
0.9 miN
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Anthony of Padua Church, New Bedford
23 min walk • St. Anthony of Padua is a Roman Catholic church in New Bedford, Massachusetts, part of the Diocese of Fall River.
1.1 miS
Church
New Bedford Meeting House, New Bedford
28 min walk • New Bedford Friends Meeting House, also known as New Bedford Friends Meeting, is a Quaker house of worship in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
1 miS
Greek Revival architecture
United States Customhouse, New Bedford
25 min walk • The United States Customhouse is a historic and active custom house at 2nd and William Streets in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Architect Robert Mills designed the custom house in 1834 in a Greek Revival style. It has been used by the U.S.
1 miS
Ship
Lightship No. 114, New Bedford
25 min walk • Lightship No. 114, later U.S. Coast Guard WAL 536, that served as lightship Fire Island, Examination Vessel, Diamond Shoal, 1st District relief vessel, Pollock Rip and Portland.
1.1 miE
Visitor center, Universities and schools
Fairhaven High School and Academy, New Bedford
29 min walk • Fairhaven High School and Academy is a public high school in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, United States. Its main building, built in 1905, is known as the "Castle on the Hill" and it is part of the Fairhaven Public Schools district. The school was voted the "most beautiful high school in Massachusetts" in 2017.
0.9 miW
Cemetery
Oak Grove Cemetery, New Bedford
24 min walk • The Oak Grove Cemetery is a historic cemetery on Parker Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It consists of two parcels, separated by Parker Street, northwest of the city's central business district.
0.8 miSE
Bridge
New Bedford – Fairhaven Bridge, New Bedford
21 min walk • The New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge is a swing truss bridge which connects New Bedford, Massachusetts with Fairhaven, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is New Bedford Museum of Glass open?

New Bedford Museum of Glass is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to New Bedford Museum of Glass?

Nearby attractions include Acushnet Heights Historic District, New Bedford (8 min walk), Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish, New Bedford (13 min walk), North Bedford Historic District, New Bedford (17 min walk), New Bedford – Fairhaven Bridge, New Bedford (21 min walk).

How to get to New Bedford Museum of Glass by public transport?

The nearest stations to New Bedford Museum of Glass:

Bus

Mill St. Stop • Lines: 9 (20 min walk)
Kempton St. Stop • Lines: 9 (22 min walk)