Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Garden Museum

396 County St.
New Bedford, MA 02740
508 997-1401, 508-996-4158
Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sun. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission (Members Free.)

The Rotch-Jones-Duff House is the only historic whaling merchant's home on the East coast that is open to the public. The home is an 1834 Greek revival mansion designed by Richard Upjohn, founder of the American Institute of Architects. The grounds also house the Garden Museum. Group tours are available by appointment.

Only three families lived in the mansion throughout its history. The museum gets its name from the three families:

• 1834-1850. William Rotch, Jr., a prominent whaling merchant, built the mansion and lived there until 1850.
• 1850-1935. Edward Coffin Jones, whaling merchant. His daughter Amelia, a philanthropist, continued living in the mansion after his death.
• 1935-1981. Mark M. Duff, businessman.
• 1985. Bought by WHALE and incorporated as a museum.