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Fall Hours In Effect Thurs-Sunday, 11-4pm. Advance tickets encouraged. Programs ongoing! 

WHAT'S NEW

Maritime Heritage Festival
Join events for adults & kids this October.

Events

Baleen & Scratch Art
With Josephine Smith
Sept 19 @ 1pm

Events

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WE TURNED 85 THIS YEAR. JUMP IN!

Test Your Wits

Trivia returns this September with a special "Back to School" edition!

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​Whales & Ales

Tickets for our signature event on Saturday, October 2 are on sale now. Join us!

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Coming Soon: Art Exhibit 

View a juried exhibition of incredibly creative pieces by local artists celebrating the Museum's special anniversary. On view Oct-Dec 2021. All art is for sale.

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We are the only museum in the world open year-round which explores the whaling history of the Long Island region.

► New & Vintage Items

Be sure to visit our gift shop for unique nautical items

Gift Shop

► FIRST WHALERS

Visit & explore the maritime heritage of the Shinnecock.

Special Exhibit

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New year-round perks?
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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.