Museum From Home

Enjoy diverse activities and resources for MAKERS, PLAYERS, THINKERS, and EXPLORERS of all ages below.

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New! REcordings for Members

Missed 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!)

Pick up at museum, Create at home

Every month, pick up a new craft at the Whaling Museum. Create at home!

Ocean Science Workshop

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.

Register here to purchase craft kit online - $10

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.

Register Here to purchase craft kit online - $10

Sailor's Valentine

Did you know that whalers brought home a special souvenir for their loved ones called a Sailor’s Valentine? Learn the history of this unique craft and design a Sailor’s Valentine for yourself or a loved one. Kit includes: shells, paper plate, and decorative images. You'll need: liquid craft glue and a paint brush.

Register Here to purchase craft kit online - $10

Food for Thought: Mug-Cake Edition
Roll up your sleeves and join us as we travel back in time to a Victorian kitchen. Discover what kinds of treats and sweets Long Islanders enjoyed 150 years ago, and how they kept food fresh before refrigeration. Cook up a modern version of a historic recipe in your very own microwave with a mug cake kit from the museum.

Register Here to purchase craft kit online - $10

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.

Register Here to purchase craft kits online. ($10 each)

Sea Glass Ornaments

Explore the fascinating history of glass and learn how to identify shards of sea glass by color type. Create a beautiful, beachy ornament to hang up at home.
Register Here to purchase craft kits online. ($10 each)

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.

Tiled Menorahs

Get creative this season designing a tiled mosaic menorah to light up your home this holiday! Then dive into the history of oil, from whale oil to olive oil, in our fun activity kits.

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.