August 2021
Explore New Bedford with the NPS as your guide
Join our walking tours led by New Bedford's National Park Service's park ranger, Lucy, featuring photographer, Phil Mello.
Find out more »August Dock-u-mentaries: Haeneyo – Wisdom of the Sea
Join DATMA and New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center for a screening of the film, Haeneyo – Wisdom of the Sea, on Thursday, August 18th at 7:00pm.
Find out more »The Lure of the Sea
Seaglass Theater Company, in partnership with the New Bedford Whaling Museum and DATMA, will present The Lure of the Sea, a staged concert of classical repertoire that highlights the relationship of fishermen and women to the sea. The performance features excerpts from Georges Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers and Emilio Arrieta's Marina, along with Spanish songs of the sea.
Find out more »September 2021
New Bedford Science Cafe presents: “Harnessing Tidal Energy; The Cape Cod Railroad Bridge Test Site”
Your favorite science event is back and we can't wait to kick it off with you and our favorite brew on tap.
Find out more »Artist Talk with Zimoun
September 24th at 11:30am, join us for a conversation with artist Zimoun among his work at the Star Store gallery.
Find out more »November 2021
Fisherwomen: An Illustrated Talk
Fisherwomen: An Illustrated Talk by award winning Scottish photographer Craig Easton, about his project Fisherwomen that chronicles the work of the “herring lassies” of the past and the women who work in Scotland’s fish processing today. Easton’s work was recently featured in New Bedford as part of DATMA’s Harvester’s of the Deep.
Find out more »January 2022
Public Art Walking Tour – downloadable map
Need to stretch your legs and catch some sunshine? Thanks to #NBCreative, there is a downloadable tour to help you explore public art in New Bedford in a few parts of the city. This tour can take you from one artwork to another or simply help you identify the artwork you see everyday. It's incredible how artists can use shared spaces like, sidewalks and parks, to create civic engagement and represent the souls of a place. We'd now like to…
Find out more »May 2022
Family Design Days: Fortissimo!
Join this public celebration of design, play, and fort-building for all ages!
Find out more »June 2022
Family Design Days: Star Lounge
Explore inside one of the largest Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) based 3D printed structures built to date and explore it in a whole new light.
Find out more »Season launch!
It’s been a while since we’ve hosted an in-person launch and we hope you’ll join us.
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