The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor | Kids Out and About Long Island

The Whaling Museum and Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor

Address: 
301 Main Street
Cold Spring Harbor , NY , 11724
Phone: 631-367-3418
40° 52' 21.2484" N, 73° 27' 14.976" W
Contact name: 
Gina Van Bell
Business/organization type: 
Seasons / holidays: 
Ages for which our activities are most appropriate: 
The Whaling Museum & Education Center is located at 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 and specializes in the culture and history of our maritime heritage as illustrated by the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Industry of the 1850s. Summer Hours are Tue-Sun from 11-4pm. Learn more at www.cshwhalingmuseum.org.
Open hours: 
Sunday: 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday: 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am-4:00 pm
We offer special programming on school breaks and some weekends such as self serve crafts or drop in classes.

Location: 
The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, United States
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Candle Dipping Workshop

Dates: 
12/29/2025
12/30/2025
Time: 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: 
The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA
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Nautical New Year

Dates: 
12/31/2025
Time: 
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: 
The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, United States
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First Visitors of the Year

Dates: 
01/02/2026
Time: 
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: 
The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, United States
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Warm Up on Frosty Fridays!

Dates: 
01/02/2026
01/09/2026
01/16/2026
Time: 
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: 
The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, United States
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Museum Adventure Activity: Sea Survival Challenge!

Dates: 
01/02/2026
01/03/2026
01/04/2026
Time: 
Gallery Hours 11AM-4PM

Location: 
The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, United States
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Find the Yeti

Dates: 
01/02/2026
01/03/2026
01/04/2026
Time: 
Gallery Hours: 11AM - 4PM

Location: 
The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, United States
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Crafts & Cocktails: Secret Signals

Dates: 
01/08/2026
Time: 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: 
The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY, USA
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Build Your Nation: Game Edition

Dates: 
01/19/2026
Time: 
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: 
The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724, United States
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Beyond the Book: Endurance

Dates: 
01/21/2026
Time: 
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM