Come Visit!

The museum's exhibits and events bring communities together to cultivate knowledge & celebrate creativity through the arts, science, and history of Long Island's whaling heritage.

Spring Hours

• Open Thu-Sun 11-4pm. Open Extra Days April Break & Juneteenth!
• Closed Sunday, April 20th
• July & August: Open Tues-Sun 11-4pm​​

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On View ​

What's New ​

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June 23
Golf & Pickleball ​

Registration & Event Page

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Now Open:
Sea Glass Fiction Contest​

We invite Long Island youth in grades 3-12 to write original stories about this pictured piece of sea glass for our 2025 Sea Glass Fiction Contest.
Deadline is Wednesday, April 30!

Sea Glass Fiction Contest

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Call for Photos:
​Cats of Long Island​

Cats are invading the museum on Sunday, May 4! Join us for feline festivities for adults & kids. Send us a photo of your cat and you may see your kitty included in our "Cats of Long Island" scavenger hunt! Submit by April 20. 

All Paws On Deck!

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​​We appreciate every act of support, big or small!
​We gratefully acknowledge our major supporters:​​

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 This place is great. Such a treasure in a cute town. So educational, my kids had no idea of the whaling history in the area and the importance of conservation."   Matt K.