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  • Home
  • Visit
    • Hours & Admission
    • Directions
    • Visit Cold Spring Harbor
  • Exhibits
    • On View
    • New Exhibit - Monsters & Mermaids
    • Collection
    • Research
    • Online Exhibits
    • Audio
  • Things To Do
    • All Events for Adults & Children
    • Book Club
    • Crafts & Cocktails
    • All Paws On Deck!
    • 4th Annual Golf & Pickleball + Whale Classic 2025
    • Whales & Ales
    • Sea Glass Festival
      • Sea Glass Fiction Contest
    • Safe Boating Courses
    • Museum From Home
    • Recorded Lectures
  • Education
    • Schools
    • Museum-To-You
    • Scouts
    • August Camp
    • Summer Field Trips
    • Adult Groups
  • Join & Support
    • Donate
    • Membership
      • Museum Passes for Libraries
    • Golf Outing
    • Businesses
    • Planned Giving
    • Museum Store
  • Blog
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Meet the Team
    • Volunteer
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COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY 

​Events & exhibits
​for all ages, all year!
Become A Member & Enjoy Many Benefits! Find Out More Here.
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Spring Event Calendar!
Event Calendar (PDF)
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NEW  April/May Crafts & Scavenger Hunts During Museum Hours 


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Upcoming Activities & Events

Blue back ground with international Museum Day writing.  5 pins - whale, kraken, talk blubber to me, krilling it and whale hello there writing Picture
Sun, May 18

International Museum Day
11-4PM | All Are Welcome


Join us for International Museum Day! This year we are partnering with LI Museum & Heckscher Museum to champion local museums!⁠
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We are honored to offer a free pin for every paid admission - libraries passes included!  We designed (5) special pins that show how much we❤️our community. Thank you for your support!⁠

Help support The Whaling Museum by stopping by to enjoy all the great things we have to offer.⁠
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Beyond the Book:  Soundings Picture
Wed, May 21

BEYOND THE BOOK: Soundings
6:30PM | Adults

Soundings: Journeying to Alaska in the Company of Whales, by Doreen Cunningham Mothers come is all shapes and sizes, as we discover in this remarkable book. Part nature writing, part memoir, Soundings interweaves stories from Cunningham's time spent with an Iñupiaq family in Alaska and a journey she made several years later to study grey whales with a mischievous toddler in tow. Celebrate the resiliency of migrating whale mothers facing climate change and Indigenous whale hunters facing a changing world.
                        
$15 participant; Free for museum members and patrons of participating libraries
Register

Whales & Ales June 7th from 2-5PM Picture
​Sat, June 7

WHALES & ALES
2:00-5:00PM | Adults 21+

Beer Bonanza! 
⁠General Admission Activities: Local craft brew tasting, ⁠food tastings, listen to beer talks⁠, enjoy live sea chanteys, crafts & more.⁠

⁠New This Year- VIP Tickets⁠
“Behind the Barrel" Includes all general admission activities + Private & Exclusive Special Beer Tasting &⁠ Choice of T-Shirt or Pint Glass⁠. Limited VIP seats Per Session | 3pm & 4pm | Registration Required⁠.

⁠Secure your tickets today and be one of the first 150 attendees to receive a commemorative tasting cup.
            
Register

Online Tickets - While Supplies Last
Member; $35; VIP Ticket; $65 
Non-Member; $45; VIP Ticket; $75

Door Tickets
Member $45
Non-Member $50

The Wizards Quest June 5-August 31 - solve riddle to collect potion Picture
June 5th - August 31st

The Wizard's Quest | During Gallery Hours​

We invite wizards young and old to journey around the gallery to hunt for fantastical
beasts and mythical monsters in this magical self-paced adventure activity.
Solve riddles to collect potion ingredients along the way before mixing up a miniature
vial of shimmering elixir to keep on a necklace or keychain. Perfect for both Potter and
fantasy fans!

​No Registration Required!


$5 Member; Admission + $10 Visitor​

Crafting with Pride - picture of homemade crafts in rainbow colors Picture
June 5th - 20th

Crafting With Pride In The Sea | During Gallery Hours​

We're celebrating the vibrant spectrum of identity and diversity— beneath the waves!
Have a seat in our workshop and enjoy self-serve rainbow crafts while discovering
​the incredible sea creatures that challenge gender norms!


Included with Admission

Rainbow Glitter for Scavenger Hunt Picture
June 5th - 30th

Find the Rainbow | During Gallery Hours​

Embark on a vibrant adventure through the museum to find whales in every
color of the rainbow. Discover them all and earn a sweet reward –
​a lollipop awaits those who complete the colorful quest!

Included with Admission

Happy Father's Day Weekend June 14th and 15th Picture
Sat, June 14th & Sun, June 15th

Happy Father's Day Weekend 

​Treat Dad to a visit with free admission for him with a paid ticket!
Plus, kids can enjoy a weekend of self-serve Father's Day
​crafts — a perfect heartfelt gift!




Shake Rattle and Roll picture with homemade craft - pinkish purple background Picture
Thur, June 19th

Shake, Rattle & Roll
​Drop In | 11:00 - 1:00PM


​In honor of Juneteenth, drop in our workshop to explore how West African
music influenced American sailors' work songs at sea. Create your own
sistrum, a traditional instrument using shells!

$5 Member; Admission + $10 Visitor




Boat on the water for safe boating coursePicture
Sat, June 21th

Safe Boating Course
​11:30 - 4:30PM


Join us to receive your NYS Safe Boating Certificate. Learn the essentials of safe boat operation, regulations, and responsibilities of boat ownership. This course meets the NYS education requirement for the Personal Watercraft Operation Permit, Youth and Adult Boating Certificate.

Available for individuals aged 10 and older, the enrollment fee is $35, covering access to exhibits!
Registration

Floating golf ball with blue sky and grass - Cold Spring Country Club Monday June 23rd Picture
Mon, June 23rd

4th Annual Golf & Pickleball + Whale Classic
​10:00 - 6:30PM


We invite you to hit the links with us by supporting
The Whaling Museum's 4th Annual Golf & Pickleball + Whale Classic.
Your support is significant in sustaining the museum's education programs.
We invite you to join us as a museum supporter with a day of golf and
delicious meals.


New This Year
3 Ways to Participate!
Golf
Pickleball
Inflatable Whale Introduction


The grounds of the Cold Spring Country Club is nestled amidst the opulent grounds
of the iconic OHEKA Castle. The course immerses players in a setting where manicured greens meet the elegance of a bygone era. As you navigate the fairways, the breathtaking views of the castle and its lush surroundings provide a picturesque
backdrop, enhancing both the challenge and enjoyment of the game. Whether you're a
seasoned golfer or a casual player, the serene ambiance and historical charm of
​OHEKA Castle make every swing a memorable one. 



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Hours

Fall-Spring: Thurs-Sun, 11-4 pm; Open School Breaks & Select Holidays
Summer: Tues-Sun,
11-4pm

Offices: Weekdays, ​9-5pm​

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Address

Gallery: 301 Main Street | Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Office: 279 Main Street 
| Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724

Contact

631 367 3418
[email protected]

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  • Home
  • Visit
    • Hours & Admission
    • Directions
    • Visit Cold Spring Harbor
  • Exhibits
    • On View
    • New Exhibit - Monsters & Mermaids
    • Collection
    • Research
    • Online Exhibits
    • Audio
  • Things To Do
    • All Events for Adults & Children
    • Book Club
    • Crafts & Cocktails
    • All Paws On Deck!
    • 4th Annual Golf & Pickleball + Whale Classic 2025
    • Whales & Ales
    • Sea Glass Festival
      • Sea Glass Fiction Contest
    • Safe Boating Courses
    • Museum From Home
    • Recorded Lectures
  • Education
    • Schools
    • Museum-To-You
    • Scouts
    • August Camp
    • Summer Field Trips
    • Adult Groups
  • Join & Support
    • Donate
    • Membership
      • Museum Passes for Libraries
    • Golf Outing
    • Businesses
    • Planned Giving
    • Museum Store
  • Blog
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Meet the Team
    • Volunteer
    • Newsletter & Links
    • Contact