Seamen's Bethel, New Bedford

Name: Seamen's Bethel
Address: 15 Johnny Cake Hl, New Bedford, 02740-6318, United States
Telephone: +1 508-992-3295

#7 among attractions in New Bedford

Top attraction, Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, More...

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Facts and practical information

The Seamen's Bethel is a chapel in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, located at 15 Johnny Cake Hill. ()

Built: 1832 (193 years ago)Coordinates: 41°38'6"N, 70°55'25"W

Address

15 Johnny Cake HlNew Bedford 02740-6318 United States

Contact

+1 508-992-3295

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Day trips

Seamen's Bethel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Effie M. Morrissey, The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum.

~310 ftN
Park, Historical place, National park
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, New Bedford
2 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.
~180 ftNE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford
1 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...
~920 ftSE
Ship
Effie M. Morrissey, New Bedford
5 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.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Historical place, History museum
The Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum, New Bedford
11 min walk • The William Rotch Jr. House, now the Rotch–Jones–Duff House and Garden Museum, is a National Historic Landmark at 396 County Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in the United States. The three families whose names are attached to it were all closely tied to the city's nineteenth-century dominance of the whaling industry.
0.5 miS
Museum, Specialty museum
New Bedford Fire Museum, New Bedford
13 min walk • The New Bedford Fire Museum is a local history museum at 51 Bedford Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. It is located in the 1867 Fire Station No. 4, the city's oldest surviving fire station.
0.9 miSE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Palmer Island Light, New Bedford
24 min walk • Palmer Island Light Station is a historic lighthouse in New Bedford Harbor in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. The lighthouse was built in 1849 out of stone rubble.
~1330 ftSW
Church
New Bedford Meeting House, New Bedford
7 min walk • New Bedford Friends Meeting House, also known as New Bedford Friends Meeting, is a Quaker house of worship in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
~260 ftNW
Greek Revival architecture
United States Customhouse, New Bedford
2 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.
~740 ftE
Ship
Lightship No. 114, New Bedford
4 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.
0.4 miNE
Bridge
New Bedford – Fairhaven Bridge, New Bedford
11 min walk • The New Bedford-Fairhaven Bridge is a swing truss bridge which connects New Bedford, Massachusetts with Fairhaven, Massachusetts.
0.6 miNE
Park
Prince Henry the Navigator Park, New Bedford
16 min walk • Prince Henry the Navigator Park on Pope's Island in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is dedicated to Prince Henry the Navigator. It was created in 1994, a gift to the city from the Prince Henry Society of New Bedford and the Portuguese government.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Seamen's Bethel open?

Seamen's Bethel is open:

Monday 9 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Seamen's Bethel?

Nearby attractions include New Bedford Historic District, New Bedford (1 min walk), New Bedford Whaling Museum, New Bedford (1 min walk), Old Third District Courthouse, New Bedford (2 min walk), United States Customhouse, New Bedford (2 min walk).

How to get to Seamen's Bethel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Seamen's Bethel:

Bus

Mill St. Stop • Lines: 9 (9 min walk)
Kempton St. Stop • Lines: 9 (10 min walk)