Membership

Help us to preserve and present the story of the fishing industry past, present and future.

Become a Member OR Renew Membership ➤

We thank you on behalf of the children we serve, the community we engage, and the many members and visitors who benefit from your generous gift.

Changing exhibits
Film screenings, concerts, talks, maritime demonstrations, and cooking & craft classes
School Programs and a Free Summer Camp
Walking tours of the working waterfront
Community oral history projects
A growing archive of fishing community history
Meeting space for the fishing community

Free admission to the Center (up to 6 people, family level+)
20% discount on classes and concerts
10% discount at museum store
Discounted tickets to Seafood Soiree
Monthly e-newsletter & bi-annual printed newsletter
Friends ($100)+ receive free admission to 75+ participating Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM)
Patrons (250)+ receive 4 one-time-use free admission passes to the Center
Sustainers ($500)+ receive 2 free tickets to a class or concert of your choice
Benefactors ($1000)+ receive a private tour of the New Bedford Seafood Auction

Other Ways to Support NBFHC:

Are you a fisherman, Captain, vessel owner or manage a local business?

Not ready to be a member, but still want to support?

The New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. All donations are fully tax-deductable as allowed by law.