Upcoming EventsFull descriptions and registration links are listed below.
Quick Glance
First Responders are FREE on First WeekendsSpecific dates noted on calendar above.
Not offered during special full-day* events where the museum is only open to ticket holders. *Special events include Whales, Ales & Salty Tales on June 1st, 2024. |
Daily Activities for Kids & FamiliesThese activities take place through March 2024, during gallery hours Thu-Sun 11-4pm.
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What's Next
For AdultsBeyond the Book: Ahab's Wife, Or the Stargazer
Thu, Mar 28 | 6:30pm For more than a century, readers have been captivated by the exploits of the legendary Captain Ahab, but how many of us have spared a thought for the woman he left behind on shore? Ahab’s wife - an unnamed character granted fewer than a dozen sentences in Moby Dick - is brought vividly to life in Sena Jeter Naslund’ rich saga. Participants will inspect artifacts and writings left behind by local whaling wives to see how closely Naslund’s fiction imitates fact. $15 Participant; Museum members and patrons of Huntington and South Huntington Library free |
April
For Kids
For Adults & KidsDemocracy on Main Street Walking Tour
Sat, April 6 | 11am & 1pm (rain date Apr 7) Join us on a walk down Main Street as we explore the lives of Cold Spring Harbor residents during the nineteenth century and discover a local history of women’s rights and opportunities, community gathering, and civic participation. The final stop on the tour is Preservation Long Island’s Exhibition at the Old Methodist Church, where educators will introduce participants to the Voices and Votes exhibition. Visitors are welcome to stay and explore the gallery at the end of the tour. Cost: $25 Participant, $20 Members of either Preservation Long Island or The Whaling Museum & Education Center (Registration Required) Where: Tours will begin at The Whaling Museum & Education Center |
For Adults 21+Crafts & Cocktails: Sourdough, Let's Get Started!
Thu, April 11 | 6:30pm Let’s take a deep dive into the bubbly world of sourdough starters. Learn about the process of fermentation, from its use on whaling ships to the current explosion in creating delectable breads and goodies at home. You’ll make your own starter and decorate a glass jar to take it home and watch it grow. Enjoy a beer and sample a variety of focaccia breads to inspire you to make your own! You will leave the evening with a pamphlet of recipes to help take care of your starter and begin baking. |
For Adults & Kids 10+NYS Safe Boating Course
Sat, April 13 | 8:30am - 4:30pm Join a Safe Boating Course at The Whaling Museum to receive your NYS Safe Boating Certificate. Learn the essentials of safe boat operation, regulations, and responsibilities of boat ownership. This course meets the NYS education requirement for the Personal Water Craft Operation Permit, Youth and Adult Boating Certificate. Cost: $35 Participant, Exhibits included |
For Adults & KidsStories in Stone: Celebrating Women's History
Sun, April 14 | 1pm & 3pm Join us for a picturesque early spring walking tour through St. John’s Memorial Cemetery, with a focus on Victorian-era rituals and Women’s History this month. Cost: $15 Participant, $10 Members (Registration Required) Where: Tours will begin at the St. John's Cemetery |
For AdultsBeyond the Book: Greenpeace Captain
Thu, April 18 | 6:30pm Greenpeace Captain: My Adventures in Protecting the Future of Our Planet by Peter Willcox How far are you willing to go to save the planet? This April, we’ll embark on a swashbuckling adventure as we sail along with Peter Willcox, a Greenpeace captain for over 30 years. From saving whales in Peru to protesting on Arctic oil rigs, Willcox recounts the many exploits he’s made (and the many prison cells he’s occupied) in the name of Planet Earth. Participants will get a special look at iconic “Save the Whales” memorabilia from the museum’s collection. $15 participant; Museum members and patrons of Huntington and South Huntington Library free |
For KidsEarth Day Eco Workshops: Environmental Explorations
Mon, Apr 22 & Tue, Apr 23 | 10am-12pm Day 1 (At The Whaling Museum) Cleaning up the Earth has never been so fun! Explore the dangers of plastic pollution to ocean life through hands-on games, activities, and crafts. Learn what you can do to help keep our oceans clean and create an ocean origami scene using recycled materials. Day 2 (At Vanderbilt Museum) Learn how we can be stewards of our amazing planet. Visit the collections and learn about the diversity of Earth's wildlife, touch corals and shells, and create a portrait of your favorite animal. $40 for two days, $30 for members of either museum. Registration required. *Note: Registration link will bring you to the Vanderbilt Museum website to sign up for both days. |
For KidsWater Warriors
Thu, April 25 | 12pm & 2pm In Honor of Earth Day, join the fight against ocean pollution! Explore the dangerous side effects of water run-off through a hands-on, educator-led watershed model activity. Then, bring the water cycle to life as you construct your very own terrarium to grow plants at home. Admission + $10 participant $5 Members No registration needed. |
May
For Adults 21+Crafts & Cocktails: Ship in a Jar
Thu, May 2 | 6:30 - 8pm Have you ever wondered how exactly a ship gets into a bottle? Join us to uncork the secret behind this enduring folkcraft as we explore examples from the museum's Kappel Ship in a Bottle Collection up close. Then, sip a Dark & Stormy cocktail as you create your very own ship model in a jar. For adults 21+. $30 Participant, $20 Member |
For AdultsOh Baby! Motherhood at Sea (Online Lecture)
Thu, May 9 | 7pm Get ready for Mother's Day with this “What to Expect When you’re Expecting” - maritime edition! Explore the undertold yet remarkable experiences of pregnancies, childbirth, and the early years of raising a child for the brave 19th century whaling wives who went to sea. Join us as we comb through women’s diaries, letters, photos, advertisements, and ship logbooks to trace and illuminate what mothering truly entailed on the high seas. Free, suggested donation of $10 gratefully accepted. |
For Adults & Kids 10+NYS Safe Boating Course
Sat, May 11 | 8:30am - 4:30pm Join us to receive your NYS Safe Boating Certificate. Learn the essentials of safe boat operation, regulations, and responsibilities of boat ownership. This course meets the NYS education requirement for the Personal Water Craft Operation Permit, Youth and Adult Boating Certificate. $35 participant. |
For AdultsThe Whaling Museum's 3rd Annual Golf Outing
Mon, May 13 | 11am shotgun start Join us for The Whaling Museum's 3rd annual Golf Outing Fundraiser on Monday, May 13, 2024. Supporters will enjoy a gorgeous championship golf course, ongoing buffets, on-course contests, and hole-in-one prizes. $525 individual golfer, $2,000 Big Whale Foursome. Sponsorships and registrations here. |
For AdultsBeyond the Book: Jaws
Mon, May 16 | 6:30pm Just in time for Memorial Day, join us to confront one of literature's most iconic villains. We’ll follow Brody and Quint as they pursue the monstrous shark through the waters off Long Island (yes, Long Island!) and explore the curious parallels between their expedition and that of Melville’s Captain Ahab. Explore shark bones and fossils from our collections and learn about the many shark species that call Long Island home - and how unlikely it is that you’ll ever receive a bite. We promise, after this session, you’ll have no problem getting back into the water. $15 participant; Museum members and patrons of Huntington and South Huntington Library free. |
For Adults & KidsStories in Stone: Garden Cemetery Tour
Sun, May 19 | 1pm & 3pm Embark on a picturesque spring walking tour of St. John’s Memorial Cemetery! Delve into its unique landscape, a reflection of the 19th-century movement focused on embracing nature. Cost: $15 Participant, $10 Members (Registration Required) Where: Tours will begin at the St. John's Cemetery |
The Whaling Museum's programs are made possible by...
- Our members!
- A grant from the Town of Huntington
- The New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature
- HumanitiesNY
- Suffolk County Office of Film & Cultural Affairs
The Museum is glad to make reasonable accommodations to its programs for visitors with special needs. Please contact our Curator of Education at least one week prior to your visit.
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