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'From Prey to Protection' - Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-5pm Ages: All Price: Museum admission: $6; $5 seniors and students; free children under 5 Address: 279 Main St. - 631-367-3418 Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 cshwhalingmuseum.org Description: For thousands of years, mankind has hunted whales. Fifty years ago, public opinion began to change, and commercial whaling came to a halt. What happened? Why? Explore the events behind this complete turnabout in public attitude through artifacts and historic film. |