Experts' Choice Award Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum
What the experts agree on
Authentic 19th-century whaling artifacts—harpoons, scrimshaw, rendering pots, and period boats—fill spacious grounds that vividly capture Sag Harbor's seafaring heritage and the brutal reality of the whaling trade.
Fodor's "Museum displays include scrimshaw pieces, a boat collection, period furnishings, and model ships. Special exhibits take place in the summer, events include the Harborfest Party" Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The cool collection here includes actual artifacts from 19th-century whaling ships: sharp flensing knives, battered pots for rendering blubber, delicate scrimshaw and more." Full review
Frommer's "The museum grounds have ample space to showcase the harpoons, whale oil cauldrons, and rowboats used by Sag Harbor whalers, bringing to life the adventure and harsh realities of their seafaring trade." Full review
