Businesses

Partner with our museum to build recognition while ensuring our museum remains a cultural treasure for everyone in the community. We welcome you aboard!

For more information on how to become a Whaling Museum sponsor or business member and support museum education in our community, please contact Gina Van Bell, Assistant Director.

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BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS

Discover your benefits and connect with our museum and patrons. A corporate membership connects your business to a cherished cultural gem.  As the Museum soars past its 85th year, we invite you to be a part of the museum’s mission of supporting lifelong learning and connecting Long Islanders of all ages with their maritime heritage. Gain visibility for your business, give back to the community, and delight your employees with yearlong museum access.  

Corporate Patron $500

• 1 year free admission (up to 5 employee/family per visit)
• Company logo displayed in museum for month of July
• 10% off in our Museum Store 

Corporate Benefactor $1000 

• 1 year free admission (up to 8 employee/family per visit)
• Company logo displayed in museum June-August
• 20% off in our Museum Store
• Logo on our events page with link to your company webpage 

EVENT SPONSORSHIPS

Many of our annual events offer great opportunities for your business to expand its visibility! ​Event sponsorship at The Whaling Museum & Education Center provides a range of marketing and philanthropic opportunities for businesses looking for exposure in the community through targeted, cause-related marketing. The museum works with corporate sponsors to increase brand awareness while supporting the museum’s mission of enriching communities with impactful, educational programs about science, art, and history.

For more information on how to become a Whaling Museum sponsor and support museum education in our community, please contact Gina Van Bell, Assistant Director.

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FAMILY EVENTS
REACH: Adults, Kids & Families with Children

• Haunted Boo-seum & Festival
  • Annually in October
• Narwhal Ball
  • Annually in February
• Pickle Party
  • New this year...Around National Pickle Day Nov. 14th
• Sea Glass Festival (over 1,000 in attendance for 2023!)
  • Annually on the 3rd Sunday in July,

ADULT EVENTS
REACH: Adults 21+

• Annual Fundraiser: Golf Outing 
  • Annually on the 2nd Monday in May
• End of Year Fundraisers: Bedlam Street Bash / Whalers Grog Fest
  • Annually the first week of December/late November
• Whales & Ales (craft brewery event)
  • Annually on the first Saturday in July
• Beyond the Book (Unique book club, utilizing the museum's collection)
  • Seasonally, Fall and Spring

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Other ways to partner with the Museum:  ​

• Pro-Bono partnerships are welcomed
• Lend your knowledge to our Advisory Board.