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  • Home
  • Visit
    • Hours & Admission
    • Directions
    • Visit Cold Spring Harbor
  • Exhibits
    • On View
    • New Exhibit - Monsters & Mermaids
    • Collection
    • Research
    • Online Exhibits
    • Audio
  • Things To Do
    • All Events for Adults & Children
    • Book Club
    • Crafts & Cocktails
    • All Paws On Deck!
    • 4th Annual Golf Classic 2025
    • Whales & Ales
    • Sea Glass Festival
      • Sea Glass Fiction Contest
    • Safe Boating Courses
    • Museum From Home
    • Recorded Lectures
  • Education
    • Schools
    • Museum-To-You
    • Scouts
    • August Camp
    • Summer Field Trips
    • Adult Groups
  • Join & Support
    • Donate
    • Membership
      • Museum Passes for Libraries
    • Golf Outing
    • Businesses
    • Planned Giving
    • Museum Store
  • Blog
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Meet the Team
    • Volunteer
    • Newsletter & Links
    • Contact
COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY 

​Events & exhibits
​for all ages, all year!
Become A Member & Enjoy Many Benefits! Find Out More Here.

Upcoming Activities & Events

Crafting with Pride - picture of homemade crafts in rainbow colors Picture

​June 5 - 20


Crafting With Pride In The Sea | During Gallery Hours​

We're celebrating the vibrant spectrum of identity and diversity— beneath the waves!
Have a seat in our workshop and enjoy self-serve rainbow crafts while discovering
​the incredible sea creatures that challenge gender norms!


Included with Admission

The  Wizard's Quest with potion bottle on parchment paper with dark blue background Picture
​
​June 19 - August 31

The Wizard's Quest | During Gallery Hours​

We invite wizards young and old to journey around the gallery to hunt for fantastical
beasts and mythical monsters in this magical self-paced adventure activity.
Solve riddles to collect potion ingredients along the way before mixing up a miniature
vial of shimmering elixir to keep on a necklace or keychain. Perfect for both Potter and
fantasy fans!

​No Registration Required!

$5 Member; Admission + $10 Participant​

Rainbow Glitter for Scavenger Hunt Picture

​June 5 - 30

Find the Rainbow | During Gallery Hours​

Embark on a vibrant adventure through the museum to find whales in every
color of the rainbow. Discover them all and earn a sweet reward –
​a lollipop awaits those who complete the colorful quest!

Included with Admission

Shake Rattle and Roll picture with homemade craft - pinkish purple background Picture

​Thur, June 19

Shake, Rattle & Roll
​Drop In | 11:00 - 1:00PM


​In honor of Juneteenth, drop in our workshop to explore how West African
music influenced American sailors' work songs at sea. Create your own
sistrum, a traditional instrument using shells!

$5 Member; Admission + $10 Participant




Boat on the water for safe boating coursePicture

​Sat, June 21

Safe Boating Course
​11:30 - 4:30PM


Join us to receive your NYS Safe Boating Certificate. Learn the essentials of safe boat operation, regulations, and responsibilities of boat ownership. This course meets the NYS education requirement for the Personal Watercraft Operation Permit, Youth and Adult Boating Certificate.

Available for individuals aged 10 and older, the enrollment fee is $35, covering access to exhibits!
Registration

Floating golf ball with blue sky and grass - Cold Spring Country Club Monday June 23rd Picture

​Mon, June 23

4th Annual Golf + Whale Classic
Cold Spring Country Club
​10:00 - 6:30PM


We invite you to hit the links with us by supporting
The Whaling Museum's 4th Annual Golf + Whale Classic.
Your support is significant in sustaining the museum's education programs.
​
The grounds of the Cold Spring Country Club is nestled amidst the opulent grounds of the iconic OHEKA Castle. The course immerses players in a setting where manicured greens meet the elegance of a bygone era. As you navigate the fairways, the breathtaking views of the castle and its lush surroundings provide a picturesque backdrop, enhancing both the challenge and enjoyment of the game. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or a casual player, the serene ambiance and historical charm of OHEKA Castle make every swing a memorable one. 


Registration

Orange and Green blocks with a ship ablaze/on fire for Beyond the Book Club book Picture

​Wed, June 25

Beyond the Book: Ship Ablaze
​6:30PM


Ship Ablaze: The Tragedy of the Steamboat General Slocum, by Edward T. O'Donnell On June 15, 1904, over 1,300 Lower East Side residents boarded the steamship General Slocum on their way to a summer picnic excursion on Eaton's Neck, Long Island. Tragically, a fire erupted on board just minutes into the trip, killing over 1,000 passengers in what was New York's deadliest disaster prior to September 11, 2001. Explore artifacts from Huntington's steamship resort days as we unravel the mayhem and corruption that led to the Slocum tragedy.

$15 participant; Free for museum members and patrons of participating libraries
Registeration & Book Club Page

Shark in deep blue water - with lettering spelling JAWsome Scavenger Hunt Picture

July 1 - August 31

JAWsome Scavenger Hunt
​11-4PM | Kids & Families


Celebrate 50 years of Jaws with our toothy scavenger hunt!
Find jaw bones hidden throughout the museum's exhibits
​to win a prize - a jawbreaker candy!

​Included with admission


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Hours

Fall-Spring: Thurs-Sun, 11-4 pm; Open School Breaks & Select Holidays
Summer: Tues-Sun,
11-4pm

Offices: Weekdays, ​9-5pm​

© 2025 Whaling Museum Society. All Rights Reserved.

Address

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

Contact

631 367 3418
[email protected]

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  • Home
  • Visit
    • Hours & Admission
    • Directions
    • Visit Cold Spring Harbor
  • Exhibits
    • On View
    • New Exhibit - Monsters & Mermaids
    • Collection
    • Research
    • Online Exhibits
    • Audio
  • Things To Do
    • All Events for Adults & Children
    • Book Club
    • Crafts & Cocktails
    • All Paws On Deck!
    • 4th Annual Golf Classic 2025
    • Whales & Ales
    • Sea Glass Festival
      • Sea Glass Fiction Contest
    • Safe Boating Courses
    • Museum From Home
    • Recorded Lectures
  • Education
    • Schools
    • Museum-To-You
    • Scouts
    • August Camp
    • Summer Field Trips
    • Adult Groups
  • Join & Support
    • Donate
    • Membership
      • Museum Passes for Libraries
    • Golf Outing
    • Businesses
    • Planned Giving
    • Museum Store
  • Blog
  • About
    • Mission & History
    • Meet the Team
    • Volunteer
    • Newsletter & Links
    • Contact