Sag Harbor Whaling Museum

Housed in the historic home of a whaling business owner, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Four rooms of portraits, garments, scrimshaw, harpoons, and whaling paraphernalia - the story of Sag Harbor from the 1700s through its heyday as a whaling hub.

A lot of people don't know how the village developed from whaling into what it is today. This is where you find out.

Inside Tip 📌

Open April to mid-October, but the museum opens its doors for off-season pop-ups like Sag Saturdays.

Walk under the whale jawbone arch at the entrance.

The gift shop is accessible - logo tees, insulated tumblers, housewares, nautical kids' toys, whaling-themed jewelry.

Come back in season to see the document signed by George Washington.

Sag Saturdays Lineup

🎄 Dec 13 — Harbor Night Lights

Canio's bookshop closed its doors, but the tradition returns — a holiday pop-up in the main gallery

🧘Jan 10 — Winter Wellness & Renewal

💘 Feb 14 — Sag is Love

🌸 Mar 14 — Spring Preview

Sag Harbor Farmers Market during the day; at night Whatever Lola Wants upstairs as part of the Masonic Music Series

🏠 Apr 11 — Keep It Local

🎶 May 9 — Music & Tastings

☀️ Jun 13 — Off Season On

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🌐 Sag Harbor Whaling Museum

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Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum