Events for Adults, Families & Kids
Event Highlights
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New Exhibition!
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
Join our brand-new event on Feb 19. 
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Upcoming Programs and Events
Feb. 4
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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 |
Feb. 4 & 5
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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
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❤️ 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!). Entry: $15 participant (includes admission), $10 members Register |
For Adults |
Feb. 15
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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. Entry: Donations Welcome. Members Free RSVP |
For Adults |
Feb 19
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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
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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
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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
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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. 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
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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
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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 |
For Kids |
Mar. 4
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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. 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
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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
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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 |
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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