Events for Adults, Families & Kids
March events
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Trivia 4 Kids
Tues, March 9 at 4:30 pm (Virtual - For Kids) Geared for Grades 2-5. Enjoy a wide range of questions to show off your knowledge skills in a fun, friendly, virtual competition. Winner earns museum tickets! Free to Play I $10 Suggested Donation Appreciated. Register Here Irish Pirates-Facebook Live!
Weds, March 17 at 6pm (Virtual - For Kids) Join us LIVE for St. Patrick's Day to learn some fun facts about Irish pirates. Learn how to make and decorate your own fearsome pirate hat out of newspaper. Visit @cshwhalingmuseum on Facebook! Ma's House: Virtual Tour & Conversation
Fri, March 26 at 10am (Virtual - Primarily For Adults) Join Jeremy Dennis as he provides a private tour of this restoration in-progress while discussing his indigenous art exhibits for both Preservation Long Island and The Whaling Museum & Education Center. Free to Register Here I To Donate directly to Ma's House, please do so here. Self Serve Crafts
Weekends (At Museum - For Kids) Every weekend, enjoy seasonally-inspired self-serve crafts in the museum workshop 12-4pm. Free with admission! Craft Kits
(Pick Up at Museum - For Kids & Adults) We have an array of seasonal craft kits (scroll down for options.) |
Trivia Night
Thurs, March 11 at 7pm (Virtual - Primarily For Adults) Test yourself in the art, literature, science, geography, and history of Desserts in this sweet-themed event. Winner gets a cake from The Gourmet Whaler! Questions in this session will be geared for Adults. Generously sponsored by Gourmet Whaler. Free to Play I $10 Suggested Donation Appreciated Register Here Keep an eye on our social media posts for trivia hints! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Irish Pirates Workshop
Sat, March 20 at 11am (Virtual - For Kids) Sail the Seven Seas and explore legends of Irish Pirates of yore, including pirates who were women! Create and design a fearsome paper pirate ship using materials at home. You’ll Need: paper and markers or crayons. Free to Register I $10 Suggested Donation Appreciated. Register Here Mermaids & Manatees
Wed, March 31 at 11am (Virtual - For Kids) Discover how this marine mammal inspired the myth of the mermaid. Explore mermaid myths from around the world and create a mermaid of your own out of recycled materials and a little imagination! You’ll need: a paper towel tube, yarn or string, scissors, a stapler or tape, and markers, crayons, or paint Free to Register I $10 Suggested Donation Appreciated. Register Here |
April EVENTS
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Ocean Blooms
Fri, April 2 at 11am (Virtual - For Kids) Did you know that an overgrown algae colony is called an “ocean bloom?” Learn about this phenomena and why they may threaten marine life. Decorate a bloom-inspired “tie dyed” suncatcher. You’ll Need: a coffee filter or paper towel, washable markers, water, a paintbrush and a workspace where you can get messy! Free to Register I $10 Suggested Donation Appreciated. Register Here Self Serve Crafts
Weekends (At Museum - For Kids) Every weekend, enjoy spring-inspired self-serve crafts in the museum workshop 12-4pm. Free with admission! |
Trivia Night
Thurs, April 8 at 7pm (Virtual - Primarily For Adults) Test yourself in art, literature, science, geography, and history. Winner gets a $25 gift certificate to Crave Bakery in Huntington Village! Questions in this session will be geared for Adults. Generously sponsored by Crave Cafe & Bakery. Free to Play I $10 Suggested Donation Appreciated Register Here Keep an eye on our social media posts for trivia hints! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Trivia 4 Kids
Tues, April 6 at 4:30 pm (Virtual - For Kids) Geared for Grades 2-5. Enjoy a wide range of questions to show off your knowledge skills in a fun, friendly, virtual competition. Winner earns museum tickets! Free to Play I $10 Suggested Donation Appreciated. Register Here |
Museum Craft Kits
(Pick up at Museum, Create At Home - For Adults & Kids)
(Pick up at Museum, Create At Home - For Adults & Kids)
- Purchase craft kits online ($10 each ). Virtual lesson is free.
- Pick up at museum: 12-4pm Sat-Sun at the Museum or Contactless Pick up at museum office (279 Main Street) with 24 hour notice.
- Watch recorded video link with step-by-step instructions.
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New for March: Whale Plushie Workshop
Did you know that women sometimes sailed on whaleships? Discover the incredible adventures and trailblazing experiences of whaling wives and learn how they spent their time while out at sea. Sew up a felt whale plush toy with our craft kit. Registration |
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Scrimshaw Carving
Explore scrimshaw, a true American folk art. See examples from our collection and discover how whalers carved teeth, bones and baleen into beautiful works of art. Sketch, carve, and ink a “fauxshaw” keepsake box. Registration 
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Corn Husk Dolls
Explore the folktale of the corn husk doll, a traditional craft shared by Native American and colonist families. Learn how corn husk dolls were created and craft your own figure using corn husks and other materials found in our kits. Registration 
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Coming in April: Ocean Science Sunday
In honor of Earth Day, see how a 3D Enviroscape coastal model can help us discover the negative effects of run-off into the Sound from fertilizers, pesticides, pet waste, bacteria, and oil. Mix up an alternative cleaning product at home with our kits. Funded in part by a grant from Long Island Sound Futures Fund.
In honor of Earth Day, see how a 3D Enviroscape coastal model can help us discover the negative effects of run-off into the Sound from fertilizers, pesticides, pet waste, bacteria, and oil. Mix up an alternative cleaning product at home with our kits. Funded in part by a grant from Long Island Sound Futures Fund.
New! REcordings for MembersMissed one of our recent lectures? We have you covered! Enjoy our recorded videos as a benefit of your membership. (Psst - you'll need the site password, which was emailed to you, to access the page. Any trouble, please email us!) Ocean Science Sunday with The Waterfront Center
Stay tuned for more in-person programs coming this Spring. Thank you National Fish & Wildlife Foundation for supporting our 2020 programming.
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Check out craft videos, treasures from our collection, and more on our Museum From Home page!
EVENT FAQs for in-person events
IS admission included?
General admission is included for participants, unless otherwise noted. Accompanying visitors pay regular admission ($6 Adults, $5 Kids, $5 Seniors).
Do I need to RSVP?
Unless otherwise noted, events are first-come, first-served.
What's the member discount?
Members at the Family Level and above pay half-price to events, unless otherwise noted. What a great deal! Find out more about membership benefits.
Can I uses coupons or passes for An event?
Coupons and passes (including library passes) are not applicable during any special event.
Will i be photographed?
Photos & videos are commonly taken of patrons for publicity.
Inform staff if you do not want yourself or your child photographed.
Inform staff if you do not want yourself or your child photographed.
The Museum is glad to make reasonable accommodations to its programs for visitors with special needs. Please call x16 at least one week prior to your visit.
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