Few attractions anywhere in New England surpass the interest and
appeal of this little jewel of a museum, nestled in the wooded hills
south of Boston. Here twelve of the world’s most beautiful
maritime galleries house a fine international collection of nautical
art, history, and ethnology celebrating the age-old human fascination
with whales.
Exhibits & Programs:
Uniquely beautiful treasures of maritime art, history, and nature,
artworks, artifacts, and curiosities, spanning more than ten centuries
and seven continents.
Dutch and Flemish paintings, engravings, and “Delft” tiles
from the Age of Rembrandt
British and Continental whaling artworks spanning more than ten
centuries
Japanese paintings and prints
Pacific Ocean, Eskimo, Northwest Coast Indian and other tribal art
A fully-equipped Yankee whaleboat
Ship models
Whaling gear from New England’s classic Age of Sail - including
the world’s finest collection of scrimshaw.
Thirteen varieties of whales
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Closed: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving,
Christmas.
Address:
27 Everett Street
P O Box 297
Sharon
Massachusetts 02067
USA
