★   WHALE-COME  ★

   The Whaling Museum & Education Center
​is a SMALL MUSEUM with a BIG STORY

EVENTS

Participate in innovative activities for all ages, all year, strengthening our communities. 

EXHIBITS

Discover exhibits which encourage creative thinking and promote lifelong learning. 

COLLECTIONS

Explore 6,000 significant pieces as gateways to inform contemporary culture. 

TODAY

Gallery: OPEN WEEKENDS in September. Advance tickets are required for everyone (members too)! 
Events:  Virtual programs are offered for all ages. 

WHAT's NEW

► NUTS & MASKS

Find out about a plea for masks & more 100 years ago .

► QUARANTINED!

Explore The History of Quarantine in NY Harbor & Long Island .

► FIRST WHALERS

Share your ideas to shape our upcoming exhibit.

► BE OUR FAN

New year-round perks?
​Yes please!

WE APPRECIATE 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. We went here on Earth Day and there was tons of programming."
Matt Klein, 2018