Online Exhibits

Heroines at the Helm

"Heroines at the Helm" explores the little-known experiences and impacts of whaling wives. 

​​Find out how trailblazing women pushed social borders in a male-defined world in the age of 19th century whaling wives to contemporary feminist artists.
With support from Humanities NY.

Breaking Boundaries

Did you know the development of the whaling industry is tied to various significant and revolutionary advances in our society? 

​View the online portion of this exhibit, supported generously by Humanities NY.

Discover worlds old and new in our blog! 
People - Places - Recipes - and of course unusual stories...

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"I took my niece and nephew here. They had a wonderful time!
They offered crafts as well as amazing historic information to educate them. Would highly recommend!
Jillian R.

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