Special Highlights
Upcoming Programs and Events
March
All Month
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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 |
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Crafternoons
During Gallery Hours | 11-4pm Enjoy our seasonal, self-serve crafts in our workshop. Free with admission. Members free. |
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Mar. 25
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Dreamcatcher Art & Culture Workshop - CANCELLED
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 |
For Adults & Kids 8+ |
Mar. 25
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Indigenous Crafternoons - CANCELLED
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 |
April
*Additional open dates for April Break, Wed. 4/12 & 4/15; Closed 4/9.
All Month, During Gallery Hours
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For Kids |
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Code Breakers
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 |
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Sea-Going Crafts
Enjoy self-serve crafts in our workshop inspired by the sea! Free with admission. Members free. |
Apr. 1 & 2
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First Responders on First Weekends
Apr 1 & 2 | 11-4pm As a sign of gratitude, 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 |
Apr. 1
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Whaleboat Chat
Apr 1 | 11:30am & 12:30pm 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. Free with admission. No reservations needed. |
For Adults & Kids |
April 2
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Trivia Night: How Well Do You Know Huntington? Play Online
Apr 2 | 7pm In honor of the 370th anniversary of Huntington's founding on April 2, 1653, join us online for a special Trivia Night about All Things Huntington. We'll ask about local history, nature, stores, beaches, celebrities, streets, and more within the Town, from Cold Spring Harbor to Northport to Dix Hills. Prizes for top winners! $10 participant; $5 members Hosted together with the Town of Huntington Historic Partnership. |
For All
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Apr. 5
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Whaleboat Chat
Apr 5 | 12:30pm 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. Free with admission. No reservations needed. |
For Adults & Kids |
Apr. 5 & 6
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Environmental Explorations - 2 Days, 2 Museum Locations!
Apr 5 & 6 | 10-12pm Calling all science explorers for two days of experiments and activities at TWO museum locations! The Vanderbilt Museum and The Whaling Museum have joined forces to offer April break programs for kids in grades 1-5. Day 1 - Vanderbilt Museum Apr 5 | 10-12pm Explore the collections and learn how global warming affects the planet's ecosystems. Use a 3D-printed coral polyp to demonstrate coral bleaching, examine preserved marine life, and make a shark tooth necklace. Day 2 - The Whaling Museum & Education Center Apr 6 | 10-12pm Roll up your sleeves and explore how to help keep Long Island Sound clean! Discover the dangerous effects of oil-spills and water run-off through an educator-led watershed model demonstration. Decorate your own fabric tote bag to reuse again and again. $40 per participant; $30 for members of either museum *This is a two-day workshop and the fee is inclusive of both days. Registration required. |
For Kids
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Apr. 12
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Whaleboat Chat
Apr 12 | 12:30pm 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. Free with admission. No reservations needed. |
For Adults & Kids |
Apr. 13
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Ocean Origami
Apr 13 | Drop In, 1-3pm Did you know that in April of 1845, the Long Island whaleship Manhattan became the first American ship to enter Japan's waters in over 200 years? Celebrate this anniversary and America's enduring appreciation of Japanese artistry by creating an ocean-inspired origami scene. Ages 7+. Admission + $10 participant; museum members $5 |
For Kids
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Apr. 15
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NYS Safe Boating Course
Apr 15 | 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. $25, Pizza Lunch and Exhibit Entry Included! |
Adults & Kids 10+ |
Apr. 27
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Beyond the Book
Under the Black Flag: The Romance and the Reality of Life Among the Pirates by David Cordingly Apr. 27 | 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. Entry: Free for Museum Members and patrons of Huntington Library & South Huntington Library as part of our partnership program. All others - $15 participant |
For Adults
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May
All Month, During Gallery Hours
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For Kids |
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Glass Treasures Scavenger Hunt
Hunt around the museum for historic glass treasures on display! Join us on this exclusive hunt in anticipation of our special event, "Sea Glass Festival" on July 23. Can't wait to see you there! Free with admission. Members free. |
Code Breakers
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 |
Sea-Going Crafts
Enjoy self-serve crafts in our workshop inspired by the sea! Free with admission. Members free. |
May 6
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Whaleboat Chat
May 6 | 11:30am & 12:30pm 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. Free with admission. No reservations needed. |
For Adults & Kids |
May 6 & 7
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First Responders on First Weekends
May 6 & 7 | 11-4pm As a sign of gratitude, 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 |
May 6
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NYS Safe Boating Course
May 6 | 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. $25, Pizza Lunch and Exhibit Entry Included |
Adults & Kids 10+ |
May 13
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Beyond the Boat Walking Tour
May 13 | 12 & 2pm Happy Mother's Day! Join us to celebrate and explore the women and mothers of Cold Spring Harbor's Historic Main Street. Hear about what life was like in a 19th-Century coastal village when many of the men were out at sea. Discover the struggles these women faced, along with the challenges historians have when reconstructing their stories. Tour includes a stop at the Old Methodist Church on Main Street for a brief complimentary talk by Preservation Long Island. $15 participant; $10 museum members |
All Ages
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May 15
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The Whaling Museum's 2nd Annual Golf Outing
May 15 | 9am Are you ready for an exciting golf outing that's sure to be a hole in one? Join us Monday, May 15th on the stunning grounds of The Woodside Club in Syosset and support community education programming at the museum. Enjoy a day of excellent golfing on a championship course, ongoing buffets, on-course contests, hole-in-one prizes, and an opportunity to support a unique cultural gem of Long Island. Registration and Sponsorships |
Annual Fundraiser
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May 20
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All Hands on Deck!
May 20 | 12pm & 2pm All aboard! You are invited to celebrate National Maritime Weekend as we discover fascinating ways crews from Long Island worked together to sail the world. Find out what life was like aboard a whaleship, see artifacts from our collection, and learn the words to a sea shanty, a musical trick to help sailors work to the same beat! Design a ship-in-a-jar craft to take home with you. Admission + $10 participant; museum members $5 |
For Kids
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May 25
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Beyond the Book
Spying on Whales: The Past, Present, and Future of Earth's Most Awesome Creatures by Nick Pyenson May 25 | 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. Free for Museum Members and patrons of Huntington Library & South Huntington Library as part of our partnership program. All others - $15 participant |
For Adults
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June Camp in collaboration with TOH Museums
Jun 26-30
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Huntington Adventure Camp
June 26-30 | 9-12pm A Collaboration with Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum, Huntington Arts Council, Huntington Historical Society, and Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium. One Week, Five Great Experiences! Schools out! Kick off your summer with this special week of art, history, science & FUN! Join us each day at a new location to make friends, learn new things, participate in exciting activities and create amazing projects. Monday, June 26: Heckscher Museum of Art Tuesday, June 27: Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium Wednesday, June 28: Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum Thursday, June 29: Huntington Historical Society Friday, June 30: Huntington Arts Council $225 for Members*; $275 Non-Members *Membership at any of the partners qualifies for the Member price *This link will will take you to the registration page found at heckscher.org/adventurecamp. |
For Kids
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August Camp at The Whaling Museum
Aug 21-25
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Ocean Adventure Camp
Entering Gr 1-5 | Aug 21-25, 9-1pm Roll up your sleeves and discover how scientists study the world of marine biology and oceanography. We will explore the amazing seas through science, art, history, and culture. Have fun with science experiments, craft projects, and games every day as we explore amazing creatures and their habitats. Touch items from the museum's collection each day. Entering grades 1-5. Early Bird Rate*
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For Kids
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Aug 28-31
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Maritime Mysteries Camp - NEW!
Entering Gr 3-7 | Aug 28-31, 9-1pm We invite curious sleuths to test their mystery-solving skills as we discover fascinating and secret stories from maritime history. Our daily adventures feature hands-on activities, experiments, Escape the Room riddles, scavenger hunts, and craftmaking. Campers will learn how to decode star constellations, crack a pirate's code, decipher secret messages, travel the museum with a treasure map, and explore items close up from the museum's collection each day. Entering grades 3-7. Early Bird Rate*
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For Kids
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Printable Monthly Event Flyers
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.
The Whaling Museum's programs are made possible by...
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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There's nothing like checking out the Whaling Museum in Cold Spring Harbor. Very educational." |
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