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Museum Hosts Friday Photography Program

Friday, August 21, 2026 · New Bedford, MA

The New Bedford Whaling Museum will hold its summer Photo Friday program on Friday, August 21, at 18 Johnny Cake Hill. The program invites visitors to explore photography and the exhibition Look Pleasant, Please: Early Portrait Photography in New Bedford. It is part of the museum's summer schedule of family and cultural activities. Residents should check the current museum listing for the program's hours, admission information and any changes before attending, particularly because the schedule is tied to alternating Friday dates.

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