Online Exhibits

Shinnecock Artists: Long Island's First Whalers

For thousands of years, the Shinnecock have regarded and continue to regard whales as sacred creatures that provide sustenance and well-being for people. This exhibition celebrates the deep cultural significance of whales for the Shinnecock people, past and present.

We gratefully acknowledge support from Humanities NY.

Shinnecock Whalers

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.

We gratefully acknowledge support from Humanities NY.

Heroines at the Helm

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.

Breaking Boundaries

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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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