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Explore More with our Audio Tour


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NEW! 
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Hear Museum Director Nomi Dayan introduce diverse and engaging topics exploring whaling life at sea, including quotes from journals.
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Special cameos from museum staff and friends!
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Access transcriptions of our audio clips. 


Food Topics

1. What did Whalers Eat?

Food was the most complained-about aspect of the whaling industry. Find out why. 3 min 50 sec

2. Bugs ON a WHALESHIP!

Hear about the challenge of keeping insects and rodents from food supplies. ​3 min

3. Did WHALERS EAT WHALEMEAT?

We answer a common question visitors ask at our museum. Hear from whalers and a whaling wife about whale on dinner plates - as well as whale on the general public's menu. 3 min 14 sec

4. EXPLORE THE DIORAMA

​Find out how many years it took to build the diorama, how the area earned its name, and what ships are in the harbor. 3 min 29 sec

5. KIDS ON A WHALESHIP

Hear from 6-year-old Laura Jernegan who sailed on a whaleship in 1858. 1 min 15 sec
COMING SOON:
  • Sick of It All: Desertion
  • How is Whale Oil Different than Sperm Oil?
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Volunteer your voice for our audio tours!

We thank Humanities NY for supporting this project's research. 
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SEA You Soon!

Exhibit Hours

Spring: T-F 12-4 pm
Sat-Sun 11-5 pm
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Summer: 11-5pm Daily

Offices:
Open Weekdays
​9:30-5pm 

Address

Gallery
301 Main Street
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724

Office Address
279 Main Street

Contact

631 367 3418
​info@cshwhalingmuseum.org

 © 2019  Whaling Museum Society. All Rights Reserved.
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  • Home
  • Visit
    • Hours & Admission
    • Directions
    • Visit Cold Spring Harbor
  • Exhibits
    • Exhibits
    • Online Exhibits
  • Events
  • Education
    • All Programs
    • Schools
    • Museum-To-You
    • Camp
    • Scouts
    • Birthday Parties & Rentals
    • Summer Field Trips
    • Adults
  • Support
    • Event Sponsorships
    • Donate
    • Membership
    • Whales, Ales & Salty Tales
    • 2019 Annual Benefit
    • Museum Store
  • Volunteer
  • Collection
  • Blog
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Meet the Team
    • Audio
    • Newsletter & Links
    • Contact