Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum
Sag Harbor Whaling Museum
A whaling museum housed in a ship owner's mansion built in 1845; the giant whalebone arch at its entrance is Sag Harbor's landmark.
The Greek Revival mansion housing the museum was built in 1845 for whaling ship owner Benjamin Huntington II, and its entrance, decorated with whale jawbones, is striking. Exhibits include ship models, harpoons, whaling logs, whalebone carvings and everyday objects of 19th-century Sag Harbor residents, telling the story of how the town prospered through whaling. The museum is small, and a visit takes about an hour. It is usually open April through December, admission is about $10, and hours should be checked on the official website. Located at the south end of Main Street, it is within walking distance of the harbor.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Dec, 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Sag Harbor
- Mashomack Preserve
- Shelter Island
- LongHouse Reserve
- East Hampton Village
- Guild Hall of East Hampton
- Parrish Art Museum
- Hook Windmill