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Fall Activities & Programs
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During Gallery Hours Secrets & Spies Follow in the footsteps of the daring Long Island spies who helped win the Revolution! In this self-guided museum activity, discover the secrets of the Culper Spy Ring as you hunt for hidden messages around the museum and use historical ciphers to crack secret codes and collect clues. Complete your quest and earn a junior spy kit to use in your own covert ops! $5 Member; Admission + $10 Participant This program is part of our "Liberty at Sea" series celebrating 250 years of Independence!
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October | During Gallery Hours Skull Scavenger Hunt Hunt for hidden skulls around the museum in this seasonal, spooky scavenger hunt. Find them all and win a prize! Included with Admission |
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October | During Gallery Hours Creep-tastic Crafts Enjoy our spooky self-serve crafts inspired by Halloween! Included with Admission |
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Thur, Oct 8 | 6:30PM | Adults Crafts & Cocktails | Hair-Raising Keepsakes Get into the Halloween spirit with a spooky craft inspired by Victorian mourning jewelry made with human hair! Learn about Victorian mourning traditions and why hair was woven into jewelry and keepsakes, then create your own eerie little keepsake box to take home while enjoying a cocktail/mocktail. $35/$25 Member |
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Fri, Oct 16 | 5 - 7PM | Kids & Families Lights Out! After Dark Adventure Experience the museum like never before… in the DARK! Step into the shadows and embark on a thrilling blacklight hunt as you search our exhibits for glowing skulls hidden in the darkness. Discover them all to claim a prize! Then keep the adventure glowing with glow-in-the-dark crafts in our workshop and make your own luminous creations to take home. Are you ready to explore the museum after dark? Included with Admission |
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Fri, Oct 16 | 5PM & 6:30PM | Adults & Families Harbor Haunts - Cold Spring Harbor Walking Tour Explore Cold Spring Harbor’s ghostly side with fascinating tales of mishaps and historic hauntings on Main Street. Recommended for Adults and Kids ages 8+. Light rain or shine. Space is limited, please register to save your spot. $15/$10 Member. Meet at the museum. |
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Fri, Oct 23 | 7-10PM | Adults Ghosts in the Galleries - A Night of Victorian Mischief You are cordially invited to our very Victorian Halloween gathering, complete with ghostly encounters, unsettling histories, and strange museum mysteries. Hear chilling tales of cursed collections, and dare to sit for a Victorian-style séance. Pose for a haunting spirit photo that we will print for you to keep, and enjoy a chilling cocktail/mocktail and light refreshments as you soak up the haunted atmosphere of the museum after hours. Join us… if you dare when the lights go down, the past comes to life and the dead no longer rest quietly... $25/$20 Member |
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Sun, Oct 25 | 11-3PM | Kids & Families Haunted Boo-seum: Ghost Edition Get ready for a ghoulishly good time! Our Haunted Boo-seum is back and better than ever. - Brew eerie elixirs with our Potions Master - Peer into the future with our mystical Fortune Teller - Meet live sea critters down in ‘Davy Jones’ Locker’ - Mix up a batch of frightful ectoplasm in our Ghost Lab - Pose for spooky photos in our Phantom Photo Booth and take home a keepsake photo! - Plus face painting, presentations, crafts, fun takeaways, and more! Price includes ALL activities. EARLY BIRD: Kids $5 Off Until Oct 15th! ($15) $20 Kids Door Tickets $10 Adult/$5 Senior Free for Adult & Senior Members |
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Wed, Oct 28 | 6:30PM | Adults Beyond the Book: Whalefall WhaleFall by Daniel Kraus Dive into an unforgettable story of survival, family, and the mysteries of the sea with Daniel Kraus's acclaimed novel Whalefall. Blending gripping suspense with fascinating marine science, the novel follows a young diver on a desperate search for his late father that takes an extraordinary turn when he becomes trapped inside the body of a sperm whale. Join us for a lively discussion of the real-world science that inspired this story, including the fascinating anatomy of sperm whales! In addition to the biology and behavior of whales, we’ll explore humanity's enduring relationship with these magnificent marine mammals. Free for museum members and partons of Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington & South Huntington Libraries. $15 Participant |
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Thur, Nov 12 | 6:30PM | Adults Crafts & Cocktails | Corn Husk Figures Discover the rich folklore and enduring tradition of the corn husk doll, a craft rooted in the Indigenous agricultural traditions of North America. Sip a crisp, apple-infused “Golden Harvest” cocktail or mocktail as you learn to transform humble dried corn husks into a charming seasonal decoration of your own. $35/$25 Member |
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Sun, Nov 15 | 1PM & 3PM | Adults, Kids & Families Pickle Party! Pickle-Making Workshop & Tasting Take a bite out of the past in honor of National Pickle Day! Discover what whalers ate out at sea - including pickles! Taste pickle samples as you explore the science of food preservation, and make your own pickles to take home in a festively-decorated jar! $15 + Admission; $10 Members |
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Wed, Nov 18 | 6:30PM | Adults Beyond the Book: Gales of November Gales of November: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald by John U. Bacon Join us as we explore one of the most enduring mysteries in Great Lakes maritime history. Drawing on decades of research, interviews, and newly available evidence, Bacon revisits the tragic 1975 sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, offering fresh insight into the storm, the ship, and the crew members who were lost. Together, we'll discuss the challenges of navigating inland seas, the dangers faced by commercial mariners, and how advances in weather forecasting, ship design, and maritime safety have evolved in the decades since the disaster. We'll also consider why the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald continues to captivate readers and inspire reflection on the power of nature and the resilience of those who work on the water. Free for museum members and partons of Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington & South Huntington Libraries. $15 Participant |
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Sat, Dec 12 | 12-2PM | Adults, Kids & Families Sea Glass Ornament Workshop | Drop In Program Transform ocean treasures into holiday magic! Discover the secrets of sea glass as you learn to identify these ocean-tumbled gems by their color, age, and origin. Then, put your discoveries to work as you create a beautiful, beach-inspired holiday ornament, bringing a little piece of the sea home for the season! Admission + $10 Participant; $5 Member |
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Sun, Dec 27 | 12-2PM | Adults, Kids & Families Needle Felted Penguins | Drop In Program Bring wool to life with the magic of needle felting! Warm up with a festive drink from our hot cocoa bar, then dive into the fascinating world of penguins and discover some of their incredible adaptations. Next, unleash your inner artist as you learn the delightfully creative art of needle felting and sculpt your very own adorable penguin to take home. No experience necessary, just bring your creativity! Admission + $10 Participant; $5 Member |
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Tues, Dec 29 | 12-2PM | Adults, Kids & Families Candle Dipping Workshop | Drop In Program Brighten up! Ignite your creativity, roll up your sleeves, and create your own custom, hand-dipped candle with tinted waxes to take home with you. Design a colorful candleholder for your candle to light up your home this winter! See whale blubber and oil from our collection, which were historically used for illumination. Admission + $10 Participant; $5 Member |
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Wed, Dec 31 | 11-12PM | Adults, Kids & Families Nautical New Year | Drop In Program Did you know the New Year's Eve ball is based on an old nautical timekeeping tradition? Join us to countdown to 12 noon, and enjoy festive self-serve crafts all day during gallery hours. Included with Admission |
