~ East Hampton Marine Museum ~The Marine Museum tells the unique story of Long Island's East End community and its relationship with sea through artifacts, photographs, models and displays.
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Three floors of exhibits are characterized by thoughtful interpretation of historical research and the perspective of the men who work on the water everyday of their lives.
The Museum is dedicated to documenting and preserving East Hampton maritime history and to showing how our marine environment has impacted upon the economic, social and recreational life of its citizens.
- Exhibits
- Farmer-Fisherman
- Offshore Whaling
- Lives of the Baymen Photo Gallery
- Hands-on Children's Discovery Room
- Commercial Fishing Methods and Aquaculture
- Shipwreck Hall - An exhibit featuring artifacts from the wreck of the Culloden
- Fulweiler Garden and outdoor exhibit featuring:
~ the Indian Field Gunning Shanty
~ a jungle gym trawler
~ a wooden boat collection including the Dominy whaleboat
~ the Gil Smith Catboat.
- Hours of Operation
- Open Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day weekend
- - Saturday 10 to 5, Sunday 12 to 5, or by appointment
- - Also open Friday and Monday 10 to 5 in July and August
- Admission: $4 adults, $3 seniors, $2 students
- - Free for members
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- The museum is located at 301 Bluff Road, Amagansett
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- Summer Exhibit
- "Fool a Fowl: Old and New Duck Decoys" (July 29-October 7)
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