Museum From Home |
We Miss You! |
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Enjoy diverse activities and resources for MAKERS, PLAYERS, THINKERS, and EXPLORERS of all ages below.
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We can't wait to see you again. Really. In the meantime, we'd like to offer our community 2-for-1 admission for when we reopen, good through Dec 31, 2021!
Tickets here. |
FOR MAKERS
how-to Craft videos by museum education staff
TP roll animalsrecycled friendly ocean creatures |
Thaumatropecreate an optical illusion |
narwhal bookmarkremember your page with style |
Ocean in a Bottlesit back and enjoy the waves |
coloring pages
Inspired by items in our Collection
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FOR PLAYERS
ENJOY WHALING-ERA PARLOR GAMES
pass the slipper
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LOOKABOUT
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STATUE GALLERY
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blindman's bluff
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forfeits
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FOR EXPLORERS
explore hidden treasures in our digital collection
SCRIMSHAW & BALEEN
200 toothy highlights from the collection. |
documents & More
records and letters of cold spring harbor's community & Whaling industry. |
Tools & Bottles
explore tools and miscellaneous objects. |
FOR THINKERS
whaling wives coping with isolation |
"Sea Fever" Poem by John Masefield |
Online Exhibit:
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ONLINE EXHIBIT:
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BLOG POST: HISTORY OF QUARANTINE
How NY & Long ISLAND responded to past pandemics. |
How to dissect a whale
looking for a break from the news? Enjoy a sensory exploration in one of our most popular blog posts. |
NURSES AT SEA
Becoming ill is never fun. Becoming ill when away from home is worse. And becoming ill at sea on a whaling ship is the worst of all. |
