JUNE Programs and Events
Member Supported Activities Noted Below
*Please note, June 4th we will be closed to visitors for our Whales & Ales event.
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Crafternoons
June 1-30 I During Gallery Hours 11-4pm (except June 4) Explore our exhibits and help yourself to seasonal, self-serve crafts in our workshop. Free with admission ($6 Adults, $5 Kids/Seniors). Members free. |
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Pirate Quest
June 1-30 I During Gallery Hours 11am - 4pm (except June 4) Ahoy mateys! Use a compass and a treasure map to solve puzzles and hunt for hidden treasure around the museum in this pirate-themed drop-in program. Complete your quest and decorate your very own treasure chest to take home. This is a self-directed activity; explore at your own pace. Admission + $10 participant; Members $5 participant. |
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Whales, Ales & Salty Tales
June 4I 2-5pm, Special VIP hour 1-2pm Enjoy tastings of unique local beers, hear sea shanties, and see our exhibitions in our annual event. *Sample over a dozen locally-made craft beer tastings and meet the brewers making your favorite beers *Sing along to live sea shanties with Stuart Markus *Tour our museum exhibits and gallery *Take part in hourly Whale Tales, which explore the epic whaling story *Stop by our workshop to hear Ale Tales from our local brewers *The first 150 registrants will receive a commemorative tasting cup to keep. *VIP Hour starts at 1 pm *Designated Driver rate available. This is a 21+ only EVENT WITH ID. No one will be admitted without valid photo ID, including designated drivers. All ticket purchases are non-refundable. This tented event takes place rain or shine. |
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MEMBER GIFT - Father's Day Member Appreciation
June 18 &19 I During Gallery Hours 11am - 4pm Come celebrate father's day exploring the museum's exhibits. During this weekend only, current and new members can enjoy our Pirate Quest scavenger hunt and craft experience for FREE. Up to 2 scavenger hunts per family membership. |
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NYS Certified - Safe Boating Course
June 25 I 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. |
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Huntington Camp
June 27 - July 1 I 9am - 12pm NEW! Join us each day at a different museum to create amazing projects, explore local history and art, and make friends as kids get the best of Huntington's cultural museums! Ages 7-12 | $220 Non Members, $200 Members (Member rate available from any participating org.) |
JULY Programs and Events
Member Supported Activities Noted Below
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Stars & Stripes Crafts
Tues. June 28 - July 10 I 1-4pm Explore our exhibits and help yourself to red, white, and blue crafts in our workshop. Free with admission ($6 Adults, $5 Kids/Seniors). Members free. |
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Summer Crafternoons
June 28 - July 31 I During Gallery Hours 1-4pm Explore our exhibits and help yourself to seasonal, self-serve crafts in our workshop. Free with admission ($6 Adults, $5 Kids/Seniors). Members free. |
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Pirate Quest
June through August I During Gallery Hours 11am - 4pm (except June 4 & August 7) Ahoy mateys! Use a compass and a treasure map to solve puzzles and hunt for hidden treasure around the museum in this pirate-themed self-serve program. Complete your quest and decorate your very own treasure chest to take home. Ages 5+. Admission + $10 participant; Members $5 participant. |
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Toothy Tuesdays: Shark Tooth Excavation Workshop
Every Tuesday in July I Drop in any time 2-4pm Join us in celebrating these incredible apex predators! Touch a real shark jaw and a Megalodon tooth. Learn to identify different shark teeth and excavate a real shark tooth fossil. Design and create a necklace or keychain featuring your fossil treasure. Admission + $10 participant; Members $5. NYS Certified - Safe Boating Course
July 16 I 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. |
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Sharks of Long Island! (Virtual Talk)
Thurs, July 21 at 7pm Did you know sharks have existed longer than trees? Discover the range of magnificent and diverse shark species we share our local shores and waters with. Find out about shark myths and the histories of shark attacks in New York. Adults & Families Welcome | Free / Suggested donation appreciated to support museum programs: $10 | Register here |
AUGUST Programs and Events
Member Supported Activities Noted Below
*Arr-gust is Pirate Month at The Whaling Museum!*
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Pirate Crafternoons
Tues - Sun I 1-4pm (except August 7) We invite lads and lasses to enjoy our exhibits and help themselves to seasonal, self-serve swashbuckling crafts in our workshop. Free with admission ($6 Adults, $5 Kids/Seniors). Members free. |
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Pirate Quest
June through August I During Gallery Hours 11am- 4pm (except June 4 & August 7) Ahoy mateys! Use a compass and a treasure map to solve puzzles and hunt for hidden treasure around the museum in this pirate-themed self-serve program. Complete your quest and decorate your very own treasure chest to take home. Ages 5+. Admission + $10 participant; Members $5 participant. |
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Shiver Me Tuesdays: Build a Pirate Ship Workshop
Every Tuesday in August I Drop in any time 2-4pm Adults + kids can design and build a unique pirate ship model from a variety of wooden materials and more during this drop-in program. Complete your craft with a Jolly Roger! Bring your imagination. Kids, bring your adults for supervision. Admission + $10 participant; Members $5. |
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NYS Certified - Safe Boating Course
August 6 I 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. |
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Suffolk County's Sea Glass Festival
Sun. Aug 7 I 11am-4pm A Community Event Come explore and celebrate the world of Sea Glass in this first-time event in Suffolk County! Activities for all ages
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Ocean Adventure Camp
Aug 15-19, 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. |
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Ocean Science Camp
Aug 22-26, 9-1pm From coral reefs to the midnight zone in the deep sea, we invite curious explorers to discover remarkable marine life both in the Long Island Sound and far away! We use hands-on activities and experiments to investigate habitats and adaptations, with accompanying craft creations to take home. Touch items from the museum's collection each day. Entering grades 3-7. |
Special Thanks to...
Special Thanks to...
- Our members!
- Public funding provided by NYSCA, HumanitiesNY, and 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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