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WINTER 2020 

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NEW HOURS
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December 2020-January 2021:

• Open Sat & Sun from 12-4pm with advance tickets. (Click through to see select weekday openings.)
• Programs take place virtually on select dates.

MUSEUM RULES

1. All visitors must acquire advance tickets (including members or those with guest passes). 
2. Masks are required for all visitors over age 2. 
3. Visitation is limited to 50 people in the building. Max group size is 10. There may be a wait on busy days, even if you purchased a ticket. 
4. Follow the directional signs.
5. Stay at least 6 feet away from others.
6. Use hand sanitizer upon entering.  

And, as always: stay home if you are sick, coughing, or have a fever!

CRAFTS & EVENTS

• Self-serve crafts at the museum - free with admission.
• Crafty & virtual programming is ongoing for adults & kids! Check out our scrimshaw carving, craft pickup-bags, lectures, Trivia Nights, and more!  

REOPENING FAQ's​

​WHAT PRECAUTIONS IS THE MUSEUM TAKING at this time?

• We have increased our cleaning & disinfecting routines daily. 
• We have reduced our occupancy limit to 50 people (25% of total capacity), and reduced our opening hours.
• We have added a designated pathway, added protective plexiglass shields at admissions and our store, and require advance tickets. 
  
• Visitors and staff are required to wear masks. Hand sanitizer is available at the front desk. 

Are advance tickets refundable?

Tickets are not-refundable. Please plan ahead. Thank you for supporting the museum!

IS the store open?

Yes, it is, with wonderful treasures! Credit card and cash are accepted. Your purchase supports our museum - thank you!

DO I need advance tickets if I have a pass to visit?

Yes, you do. We need to know to expect you! Enter code MEMBER20 - you will be required to present your pass at our admissions desk when you arrive.  

​Questions

We are here for you! 
631-367-3418
Admissions Desk:  x14
Billing Questions: x10 or email.
Other Staff
Please note our staff are working both remotely & onsite on a staggered schedule.

We can't wait to 'sea' you!

ADVANCE TICKETS

All visitors (members too!) require advance tickets.

• Members: Free
  
• Adults:   $6
• Seniors (62+):  $5
• Children (Ages 4-18):  $5
• Children (Ages 0-3): Free 
• Active Military with ID:  Free

Members & Guest Pass/Library Pass Holders: Enter Code MEMBER20 when making your reservation. *You will need to present your membership card or guest/library pass at the door.*

ADVANCE TICKETS

Location

The museum's gallery is located at 301 Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724.  The office is located at 279 Main Street. Phone: 631-367-3418.

​The facility is located on Route 25A on the North Shore of Long Island in Suffolk County's Cold Spring Harbor, which was a whaling port in the 19th Century. ​

SPECIAL NEEDS:​

• The Museum is accessible to visitors who use wheelchairs. 
• The Museum welcomes service animals as defined in the ADA 2010. 
• We gladly make reasonable accommodations in our events with prior notice. Contact our Education Manager at least 1 week prior to event at 631-367-3418 x16.
• ​Those who are looking for a more quiet environment may want to consider visiting towards the end of the day.

Parking

• Street parking (no meters) is typically available. 
• The Museum is located in a residential area and does not have a private parking lot.
• Guests are welcome to park in Cold Spring Harbor's free town lot, a 5 minute walk away. Lot is located 90-126 Main Street, next to the Cold Spring Harbor Post Office. 
• We are a 10 minute walk from Cold Spring Harbor park, which also has a parking lot. It's a beautiful place to hike, and picnic by the harbor.

"A lovely destination for young and old alike. Small but quite perfectly formed!  ​The museum is chock full of interesting exhibits offering more than you can imagine from a small place. It opens up the world of whaling on so many levels. My son and I enjoyed it individually and together."  Leslie H. Jones

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We stopped in while visiting family in the area. What a great little museum on whaling on Long Island. The scrimshaw pieces they have are fantastic, they even have an example of scrimshaw on baleen. The kids had a great time and they usually have fun activities for kids going on too. The staff are great. It's worth the stop for an hour or so."
​Review by Christopher P.