WITH MOST ITEMS HANDMADE IN COLD SPRING HARBOR, YOUR PURCHASE GOES DIRECTLY TOWARD KEEPING MUSEUM EDUCATION ALIVE BY SUPPORTING OUR VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON PROGRAMS.
GIVE THE GIFT OF HISTORY AND SUPPORT THE MUSEUM'S MISSION TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EXPLORING THE DIVERSITY OF OUR WHALING HERITAGE AND ITS IMPACTS TO ENRICH AND INFORM OUR LIVES!
GIVE THE GIFT OF HISTORY AND SUPPORT THE MUSEUM'S MISSION TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN EXPLORING THE DIVERSITY OF OUR WHALING HERITAGE AND ITS IMPACTS TO ENRICH AND INFORM OUR LIVES!
DIY Craft Kits:
For both Adults & Kids
- Purchase craft kits online ($10 each ). Virtual lesson is free.
- 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.
- Shipping is available through USPS for $7 per order. Please allow 3 business days for items to ship.
- Watch recorded video link with step-by-step instructions.
Scrimshaw Keepsake Box |
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.
$10 each Pick up at museum is free USPS shipping available at checkout |
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Corn Husk Doll Making |
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.
$10 each Pick up at museum is free USPS shipping available at checkout |
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Sailor's Valentine |
Whalers brought home a special souvenir for their loved ones called a Sailor’s Valentine. Learn to identify different shells that may have been used to create these beautiful works of art and design a Sailor’s Valentine for yourself or a loved one.
$10 each Pick up at museum is free USPS shipping available at checkout |
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SCRIMSHAW Reproduction
Scrimshaw is a very old form of maritime folk art dating back to the early 1800s. Sailors sepnt years at sea pursuing whales for their meat, oil & baleen. In their idle time whalers woud fashion fine art onto the teeth and bones of the whale, presenting the small masterpieces as gifts upon their return. Our productions are made of resin, cas, inked, antiqued and finished entirely by hand!
Stuffed Mini Whales
Adopt your very own Murphy Whale, mascot of the museum, named for our founder Robert Cushman Murphy!
Each mini whale is hand-made right here in Cold Spring Harbor from an originally designed pattern. Unique and cuddly, there's only one of each, collect them all and start your pod today!
Note: sizes are approximate, made from felt, flannel or fleece, stuffed with poly-fill with hand embroidered eyes so they are kid-friendly.
Each mini whale is hand-made right here in Cold Spring Harbor from an originally designed pattern. Unique and cuddly, there's only one of each, collect them all and start your pod today!
Note: sizes are approximate, made from felt, flannel or fleece, stuffed with poly-fill with hand embroidered eyes so they are kid-friendly.
Books for young and old
We have a wonderful selection of books about whales and whaling, Cold Spring Harbor history, and of course, Moby Dick!
Whaling on Long Island (Paperback) This book chronicles the rise and fall of whaling on the island and describes local whaleship fleets that traveled to the far corners of the world, the personalities behind local enterprises, and the villages whose cultures and economies grew from the industry. Written by the museum's own Executive Director, Nomi Dayan |
Under Sun. Stars and Sails A WHALING FAMILY'S LIFE AT SEA $21.99 (Hardcover)
An intimate account of a 19th century family's real life adventures at sea during two whaling voyages |
Spying on Whales: The Past, Present, and Future of Earth's Most Awesome Creatures by Nick Pyenson $17.99 (Paperback)
Whales fill us with terror, awe, and affection, but there is so much we do not know about them. The author's rich storytelling and scientific discovery answers some of our biggest questions about whales. |
Herman Melville's Moby Dick THE GRAPHIC NOVEL Adapted by Lance Stahlberg and Illustrated by Lalit Kumar Singh $11.99 (Paperback)
A beautifully illustrated format of the classic novel. The adventurous story is not lost in this version and might inspire a young reader to tackle the original novel.Recommended for ages 8 to 12. |
