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  • Plan Your Visit
    • Hours & Admission
    • Directions
    • Visit Cold Spring Harbor
  • Exhibits & Collection
    • On View
    • Special Exhibit
    • Collection
    • Research
    • Online Exhibits
    • Audio
    • Big Boned
  • Things To Do
    • All Events
    • Walking Tours
    • Narwhal Ball
    • Beyond the Book
    • Safe Boating Courses
    • Whales, Ales & Salty Tales
    • Calendar View
    • Museum From Home
    • Recorded Lectures
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    • Schools
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    • Summer Field Trips
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COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY 

​Events & exhibits
​for all ages, all year!

Craft Kits

Pick up at Museum, Create At Home - For Adults & Kids
  • Purchase craft kits online ($10 each ). 
  • Pick up at museum:  12-4pm Sat-Sun at the Museum or Contactless Pick up at museum office  (279 Main Street) with 24 hour notice. 
  • Watch recorded video link with step-by-step instructions. 
Craft Kit How-To Videos

Whale Plushie Workshop
Did you know that women sometimes sailed on whaleships?  Discover the incredible adventures and trailblazing experiences of whaling wives and learn how they spent their time while out at sea.  Sew up a felt whale plush toy with our craft kit. Registration
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Sailor's Valentines
Did you know that whalers brought home a souvenir called a Sailor’s Valentine? Learn to identify  shells used to create these beautiful works of art and design a Sailor’s Valentine for yourself or a loved one.
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Ocean Science Workshop
In honor of Earth Day, see how a 3D Enviroscape coastal model can help us discover the negative effects of run-off into the Sound from fertilizers, pesticides, pet waste, bacteria, and oil. Mix up an alternative cleaning product at home with our kits. Funded in part by the Long Island Sound Futures Fund. Register here. 
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Scrimshaw Carving 
​Explore scrimshaw, a true American folk art. See examples from our collection and discover how whalers carved teeth, bones and baleen into beautiful works of art.  Sketch, carve, and ink a “fauxshaw” keepsake box. 
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Corn Husk Dolls
​Explore the folktale of the corn husk doll, a traditional craft shared by Native American and colonist families.  Learn how corn husk dolls were created and craft your own figure using corn husks and other materials found in our kits. 
Registration 
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Seaglass Whimsies 
​Explore the fascinating history of glass and learn how to identify shards of seaglass by color type.  Create a beautiful, beachy ornament to hang up at home.
Registration 
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Mug-Cakes
Discover what kinds of treats and sweets Long Islanders enjoyed 150 years ago, and how they kept food fresh before refrigeration.  Cook up a modern version of a historic recipe in your   microwave with a mug cake kit from the museum.
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Check out craft videos, treasures from our collection, and more on our Museum From Home page!

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Hours

Winter: Thurs-Sun, 11-4 pm
Summer: Tues-Sun,
11-4pm 
Offices: Weekdays, ​9:30-5pm​

© 2022 Whaling Museum Society. All Rights Reserved.

Address

Gallery: 301 Main Street
Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Office: 279 Main Street

Contact

631 367 3418
info@cshwhalingmuseum.org

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  • Home
  • Plan Your Visit
    • Hours & Admission
    • Directions
    • Visit Cold Spring Harbor
  • Exhibits & Collection
    • On View
    • Special Exhibit
    • Collection
    • Research
    • Online Exhibits
    • Audio
    • Big Boned
  • Things To Do
    • All Events
    • Walking Tours
    • Narwhal Ball
    • Beyond the Book
    • Safe Boating Courses
    • Whales, Ales & Salty Tales
    • Calendar View
    • Museum From Home
    • Recorded Lectures
  • Education
    • Schools
    • Museum-To-You
    • Scouts
    • Camp
    • Summer Field Trips
    • Adult Groups
  • Join & Support
    • Donate
    • Golf Outing
    • Membership
      • Museum Passes for Libraries
    • Businesses
    • Planned Giving
    • Museum Store
    • Meet Our Supporters
  • Blog
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Meet the Team
    • Newsletter & Links
    • Contact
  • Volunteer