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Is New Bedford Whaling Museum free with my membership?
Always call ahead. Rules change and each museum sets its own.
New Bedford Whaling Museum honors NARM (free entry), Museums for All (SNAP EBT card) ($5 or less entry), and Bank of America Museums on Us (free on the 1st full weekend). Your card must show the program's logo, and many museums include programs only at certain membership levels.
18 Johnny Cake Hill
| Program | Benefit | Details and restrictions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| NARM | Free entry | — | On the NARM list as of Oct 2026 · official list |
| EBT card | $5 or less entry | Admission of $5 or less per person for up to 4 people with a SNAP EBT card and photo ID. Some museums also accept WIC. | On the EBT card list as of Oct 2026 · official list |
| Bank of America card | Free on the 1st full weekend | Free general admission for the cardholder on the first full weekend of each month with a Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank card and photo ID. Special exhibitions excluded. | On the Bank of America card list as of Oct 2026 · official list |
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