We can't wait to 'sea' you!

HOURS 

SPRING HOURS ​

• Thurs-Sun, 11-4pm​ 
• ​Open Juneteenth!​​​
• Programs ongoing! 

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THINGS TO DO
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• We offer Museum Adventure Activities and special programs seasonally. View our upcoming programs and events on our events page.

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• Self-serve crafts for kids are always available at the museum and are free with admission.

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• Programming is ongoing for adults & kids! Check out our guest presenter workshops & lectures, drop-in craft programs, themed walking tours, special exhibitions and events, and more!

ADMISSION​

Thank you for supporting our museum!
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• ​Members: Free. Join today!
• Adults:   $8
• Seniors (65+):  $6
• Children (Ages 4-17):  $6
• Children (Ages 0-3): Free 
• ​Active Military with ID:  Free

First Responders Free on First Weekends.
Please present ID at admission. Up to 6 in a group allowed. Not offered during special full-day events where the museum is only open to event ticket holders.
Please check our calendar for details. 

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​For more information on Blue Star Museums, please visit https://www.arts.gov/initiatives/blue-star-museums​

Location

The museum's gallery is located at 301 Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724.  The office is located at 279 Main Street. 
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​The facility is located on Route 25A on the North Shore of Long Island in Suffolk County's Cold Spring Harbor, which was a whaling port in the 19th Century. We offer walking tours in the spring and fall to learn more about the history of the area - check our events page for upcoming events.​

Parking

• Street parking (unmetered) is typically available by the museum. ​The Museum is located on a residential block and does not have a private parking lot.
• Guests are welcome to park in Cold Spring Harbor's free town lot, a 5 minute walk away located between 90-126 Main Street, next to the Cold Spring Harbor Post Office. 
• We are a 15 minute walk from Cold Spring Harbor park, which also has a parking lot. It's a beautiful place to hike and picnic by the harbor.

Special Needs​

• The Museum is accessible to visitors who use wheelchairs. 
• The Museum welcomes service animals as defined in the ADA 2010. 
• We gladly make reasonable accommodations in our events with prior notice. Contact our Curator of Education at least 1 week prior to event.
• ​Those who are looking for a more quiet environment may want to consider visiting towards the end of the day.

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   We stopped in while visiting family in the area. What a great little museum on whaling on Long Island. The scrimshaw pieces they have are fantastic, they even have an example of scrimshaw on baleen. The kids had a great time and they usually have fun activities for kids going on too. The staff are great. It's worth the stop for an hour or so."
​Christopher P.

    Have visited Cold Spring Harbor many times but never the Whaling Museum. Our 8 year old niece suggested a visit. She and her 5 yo sister had a wonderful time doing the crafts, doing puzzles, looking for certain items on display, and pretending to be on a ship, and problem solving. Plenty of information about whaling in the community and local history as well. Small gift shop with very reasonably priced items for all ages. Definitely worth a visit."
Sally W.