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COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY 

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

Events for Adults, Families & Kids


Event Highlights
New Exhibition!
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Explore the experiences, triumphs, and challenges of African American whalers in our new special exhibition, From Sea to Shining Sea: Whalers of the African Diaspora. Now open through 2024.
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Narwhal Ball
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Join our brand-new event on Feb 19.
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Upcoming Programs and Events

Feb. 4
Saturday

Whaleboat Chat ⚓
12 & 1pm

Join our fascinating drop-in chat exploring the star of the museum's collection: the whaleboat, the only fully equipped whaling vessel with its original gear on display in New York. Discover the who, what, and whys of whaling, imagine what a Nantucket Sleighride was like, and touch a harpoon. Adults and kids welcome.
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Entry: Free with admission. No reservations needed.

For Adults & Kids

Feb. 4 & 5
Sat. & Sun.

First Responders on First Weekends ⛑️
11-4pm
As a sign of gratitude, this winter The Whaling Museum is offering free general admission tickets to First and Second Responders and their families (up to 5 per group) during the first weekend of the month 11-4pm. Responders from any town or city are welcome. Please show ID cards at the admission desk. Thank you for keeping our communities safe!

For Adults

Feb. 9
Thursday

❤️ Love Notes in Scrimshaw ❤️
2pm & 6pm
Take a peek into the world of historic love tokens as we explore romantic examples of carved whalebone from the 19th century. Uncover the secrets of coded images shared between romantic partners and design and carve your own scrimshaw art for someone special (or for yourself!).

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Entry: $15 participant (includes admission), $10 members

Register

For Adults

Feb. 15
Wednesday

Exhibit Reception
& Black History: Whaleboat Chat

6pm
Join us for a celebration of our new special exhibit. Enjoy our special edition whaleboat chat, meet our guest curator, and partake in light refreshments while you explore the artwork, artifacts and text exploring and expounding on the role of African American mariners in whaling history. 

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Entry: Donations Welcome. Members Free

RSVP



For Adults

Feb 19
Sunday

Narwhal Ball 🐬
11-4pm | (10:30 entry time for museum members!)
You are invited to join us for a magical wintry celebration! Come explore the icy world of narwhals & polar sea creatures. Create frosty crafts, see a narwhal tusk and whale blubber, enjoy Storytime with Elsa, try an arctic scavenger hunt, and enjoy complimentary ice cream.

Details & Tix

​Entry: Adults: $8, Seniors: $6 | Kids: Advance $20; Door $25 | Member Discounts

For Kids

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Feb 21
Tuesday

Black History: Whaleboat Chat
12pm
Join our special edition of this fascinating chat highlighting the Whalers of the African Diaspora, our special exhibition. Gather around the star of the museum's collection, the whaleboat, and listen as we share the tale of the dangerous Nantucket Sleighride and the brave whalers.

​Entry: Free with admission. No reservations necessary.

For Adults & Kids

Feb 21
Tuesday

Black History: Build-A-Boat Workshop
Drop-In 1-3pm
Learn about African American whalers who designed, built and worked on whaling ships in the 19th century. Drop in any time from 1-3pm to imagine, design and create unique wooden vessel models out of a variety of materials in this open-ended workshop.

​Entry: Admission + $10 participant; Members $5 participant

For Adults & Kids

Feb. 23
Thursday

Beyond the Book
Whaling Captains of Color by Skip Finley
Feb. 23 | 6:30pm

Join the Whaling Museum's new book club! Read at home & go on new adventures through history - then meet at the museum to dive deeper into stories through connections with our collection.
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Entry: Free for Museum Members and patrons of South Huntington Library as part of our partnership program. All others - $15 participant

Register

For Adults

Feb. 24
Friday

Black History: Build-A-Boat Workshop
Drop-In 1-3pm
Learn about African American whalers who designed, built and worked on whaling ships in the 19th century. Drop in any time from 1-3pm to imagine, design and create unique wooden vessel models out of a variety of materials in this open-ended workshop.

​Entry: Admission + $10 participant; Members $5 participant

For Adults & Kids

All Month

Star Quest!
During Gallery Hours | 11-4pm
Calling brave explorers! Hunt for star constellations around the museum with a spyglass to navigate your journey, just like mariners at sea. Solve puzzles to find your reward - a glittery star lantern you can decorate in our workshop to light your way home. Ages 5+.​
Cost: Admission + $10 participant; Members $5 participant

For Kids

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All Month

Crafternoons at The Whaling Museum
During Gallery Hours | 11-4pm

Enjoy our seasonal, self-serve crafts in our workshop. 
Cost: Free with admission ($8 Adults, $6 Kids/Seniors). Members free.

For Kids

March

All Month
New Scavenger Hunt!

Code Breakers
During Gallery Hours | 11-4pm
Uncover the secrets of maritime communication in this self-guided adventure. Hunt for hidden messages around the museum and decode clues left by mariners, using Morse Code, semaphore, and signal flags. Complete your trail by decorating your own personal flag to take home. Ages 6+ Admission + $10 participant; museum members $5

For Kids

Mar. 4
Saturday

NYS Safe Boating Course
Sat. Mar 4 | 8:30am-4:30pm
The Whaling Museum is hosting Safe Boating Courses for all students age 10 and older. Learn the essentials of safe boat operation, regulations, and responsibilities of boat ownership to receive your boating certificate. This course meets the New York State education requirement for the Personal Water Craft Operation Permit, Youth and Adult Boating Certificate.

​Entry: $25, Pizza Lunch and Exhibit Entry Included!

Register

Adults & Kids 10+

Mar. 4 & 5
Sat. & Sun.

First Responders on First Weekends ⛑️
11-4pm
As a sign of gratitude, this winter The Whaling Museum is offering free general admission tickets to First and Second Responders and their families (up to 5 per group) during the first weekend of the month 11-4pm. Responders from any town or city are welcome. Please show ID cards at the admission desk. Thank you for keeping our communities safe!

For Adults

Mar. 4
Saturday

Whaleboat Chat ⚓
12 & 1pm

Join our fascinating drop-in chat exploring the star of the museum's collection: the whaleboat, the only fully equipped whaling vessel with its original gear on display in New York. Discover the who, what, and whys of whaling, imagine what a Nantucket Sleighride was like, and touch a harpoon. Adults and kids welcome.
​

Entry: Free with admission. No reservations needed.

For Adults & Kids

Mar. 8
Wednesday

Women at Sea 
Virtual Lecture

7pm

Explore the fascinating yet little-known lives, stories, and experiences of pioneering 19th century American whaling wives who defied convention. Find out about their diverse experiences around the world through photographs, journal entries, and artifacts. Suggested donation $10

Register

For Adults

Mar. 11
Saturday

Beyond the Boat
Walking Tour

12 & 2pm

What was life like in a 19th-Century coastal village when many of the men were out at sea? Travel back in time and explore the lives of local women as you stroll down Cold Spring Harbor’s Historic Main Street in this educator-led walking tour. Discover the struggles these women faced, along with the challenges historians have when reconstructing their stories. $15 participant; $10 museum members

​Register Online 

All Ages

Mar. 23
Thursday

Beyond the Book
In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick
Mar. 23 | 6:30pm

Join the Whaling Museum's new book club! Read at home & go on new adventures through history - then meet at the museum to dive deeper into stories through connections with our collection.
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Entry: Free for Museum Members and patrons of Huntington Library & South Huntington Library as part of our partnership program. All others - $15 participant

Register

For Adults

Mar. 25
Saturday

Dreamcatcher Art & Culture Workshop
with Denise Silva-Dennis

Mar. 25 | 2pm

Discover the history behind the most enduring and widespread symbol of Native American culture, the dreamcatcher. Special Guest and member of the Shinnecock and Hassanamisco Nations, Denise Silva-Dennis "WeeTahMoe", joins us to present this art and culture workshop on the iconic Lakota tradition. Create a traditional dreamcatcher of your own. Admission + $10 participant; museum members $5

Register

For Adults & Kids 8+

Mar. 25
Saturday

Indigenous Crafternoons
Mar. 25 | Drop In 11-1pm

Join us for a special session of Crafternoons inspired by Native peoples of Long Island and beyond. Make and decorate a game of sticks, try your hand at paper "wampum" weaving and more! Free with admission.

For Kids

All Month

Crafternoons at The Whaling Museum
During Gallery Hours | 11-4pm

Enjoy our seasonal, self-serve crafts in our workshop. 
Cost: Free with admission ($8 Adults, $6 Kids/Seniors). Members free.

For Kids

Printable Monthly Schedules

February 2023
January 2023
Narwhal Ball Flyer
Beyond the Book Flyer
Note: Library passes are usable for admission only, and includes activities listed as "free with admission." A library pass is not accepted for any other events or activities.

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The Whaling Museum's programs are made possible by...
  • Our members!
  • The New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature
  • HumanitiesNY
  • Suffolk County Office of Film & Cultural Affairs

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​The Museum is glad to make reasonable accommodations to its programs for visitors with special needs. Please contact our Curator of Education at least one week prior to your visit.

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

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

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    • 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
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