Special Exhibit
On View Through Fall 2022This 2-year exhibition celebrates the deep cultural significance of whales for the Shinnecock people.
For thousands of years, the Shinnecock have regarded and continue to regard whales as sacred creatures that provide sustenance and well-being for people. To contextualize, explore, and understand this undertold history and living culture, The Whaling Museum is exhibiting “Shinnecock Artists & Long Island’s First Whalers,” using contemporary Shinnecock art as a gateway to enhance the public’s understanding of maritime heritage of the Shinnecock, past and present. Artwork from contemporary Shinnecock artists David Martine and Jeremy Dennis is on view, as well as Tecumseh Ceaser. |
Related ProgrammingSpecial programming exploring the Shinnecock experience runs through 2022.
Check our calendar of events - note we are continually adding to our offerings! We are pleased to offer tribal members of the Shinnecock Nation complimentary general admission for the duration of this exhibit through Fall 2022. Please show your Tribal ID when you arrive. |
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Wonderful museum. The children enjoy being able to handle things in the section of the museum where there is a replica of a general store, historical costumes to try on and even the lower bunk of a ship bed to lie down. Lovely staff too." |
