Whaling museum to open new exhibit

The Island Now

On Sunday, Sept. 27, The Whaling Museum & Education Center at Cold Spring Harbor will open the doors to its new exhibit “If I were a Whaler.”

Tailored to family audiences it will immerse visitors in the human side of maritime history by portraying the life of a whaler at sea through interactive, hands-on stations.  

A collection of nautical tools and artifacts, hand-selected from the museum’s extensive historic collection of 6000 artifacts will be on display.

To launch the opening of “If I were a Whaler” the museum is hosting an opening event – SeaFaire on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 12 to 3 p.m.

Visitors will be transported back in time as they explore Long Island’s historic whaling culture. 

Regular admission is $6 adults and $5 for children.

The Whaling Museum & Education Center is located at 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor.

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