Sag Harbor Whaling Museum
200 Main St.
Sag Harbor, NY 11963-3009
631-725-0770
Museum is housed in a striking Greek Revival structure. Enter through the jawbones of a whale, which sets the tone for memorabilia that fills the first floor. Included are paintings, log entries, scrimshaw, harpoons and other items associated with the industry that once made Sag Harbor one of the world's foremost whaling ports. July 12-13: Energy Fair
Hours10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat., 1-5 p.m. Sun. mid May-Nov.
Upcoming Events
Through Oct. 31
OIL! Whales, Wells... What Next?
Exhibition on the whale oil industries of the 19th Century and the rise of the petroleum market; on display through Oct. 31
Website
Admission
$5, $3 seniors and students, free children under 12
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