The Whaling Museum's biggest event of the year is back — and it's better than ever. The 5th Annual Sea Glass Festival takes over the museum grounds all day Sunday, July 12, with 30+ artists, sculptors, and stained glass designers celebrating the beauty of the ocean through their work.
Last year drew a record 1,200 visitors. This year promises even more to explore: sea glass jewelry-making classes, a sea glass shadow box workshop, presentations on sea glass history and identification, trivia and scavenger hunts, and the always-popular Whale Sound Contest (yes, you'll try to mimic a giant). Kids and adults alike can drop in and spend as much or as little time as they want.
Your admission includes:
Entry to the event & museum exhibits
Free glass bottle appraisals with the Long Island Antique Bottle Association. Bring your treasure!
Entry to Mobile "Tumbled by the Sea" exhibit (DNA Learning Center) and Fire House Museum (5 minute walk away)
All speaker sessions, Whale Sound Contest, and Trivia
Two kid-friendly craft tables
Craft at DNA Learning Center (5 minute walk away)
When: Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 10:00am–5:00pm
Where: The Whaling Museum & Education Center, 301 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY
Cost: Online: $18 | Members $15 • Door: $22 | Members $18
Tip: Pre-register online for discounted admission
Good for: All ages
