Read at home and go on new adventures through history - then meet at the museum to dive deeper into stories through connections with our collection.
Book club registrants receive a short video at the start of the month that explores an item from the museum’s collections relating to the text. A discussion question will be included to get readers excited for what’s to come. Enjoy coffee and cookies while you chat! Beyond the Book will meet at The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor, located at 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724.
Spying on Whales: The Past, Present, and Future of Earth's Most Awesome Creatures by Nick Pyenson which unearths the incredible history of whales, from their small four-legged land ancestors to the ocean-dwelling giants we know today. In this session, explore the biology of these creatures first-hand through the museum's collection of bones and fossils. Discover the amazing adaptations that help whales navigate their marine environment, while learning about modern threats to the future of these animals.
Register here: https://cshwhalingmuseum.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cshwhalingmuseum/eventRegistration.jsp?event=3235&
The Main is located in the heart of Huntington Village, on the corner of Prospect Street and Main Street. The Main has a large auditorium and two smaller meeting rooms, one room for Children's programs and a conference room. There is also a Local History room located on the second floor and an Art Gallery located on the lower level.