The Museum is open Wednesday - Sunday, 1pm - 4:30pm

 

Free Admission

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 

When you purchase tickets to our events, you help support the care and maintenance of our collection and of our three historic buildings. Thank you for contributing to the success of our mission.

 

 


 

 

Remembrance:

A Self-Guided Garden Tour  (rain or shine)

Come join us for a one-of-a-kind summer experience as you explore the gardens of homeowners in and around Northport on the 2025 Annual Garden Tour.

This year's tour is held in memory of beloved community member and philanthropist Arlene Handel. 

Come experience an assortment of gardening styles, each with its own personality and tailored to the owner's preferences. Refreshments and raffles await you at the end of your tour.


$40 Society Member | $45 Non-Member | $50 Day Of Event

 

Please come to the Museum on Saturday, July 12 (between 1pm -4:30pm) or Sunday, July 13 (from 11am - 3:30pm) to pick up your Guide to the Gardens. This guide will provide the garden locations and serve as your ticket.

Please Note: Gardens May Not Be Handicap Accessible

This is a rain or shine event and is non-refundable


Free admission! Come in and cool off with some pirate-themed activities on the way down to Family Fun Night.

 


 

Learn The History Behind Northport's Business District.

Join local historian Dan Sheehan as he weaves the tale of Northport's Historic Business District during this lively walking tour of Main Street. Travel back in time as you hear the stories of the people and landmarks that helped shape Northport, including Jack Kerouac, the Northport Oyster BaronsRum Runners and the Trolley.

All Ages Welcome

Tour leaves from the Museum steps at 1:30pm


Northport Historical Society and Seymour's Boatyard invite you to take a relaxing evening cruise while learning about the history of Northport Harbor, followed by drinks and light fare.

Boats leave from Seymour's Boatyard


Tintype Photography Talk & Demonstration

Once popular among Civil War soldiers, tintypes are an early form of photography in which a unique image is produced on a metal plate. The process, which dates back to the 1850s, involves applying an emulsion directly to a thin sheet of coated iron before exposure. At this special talk & demonstration, tintype specialist Craig Murphy will give an overview of the history of photography up to the tintype and dry plate era, followed by a full demonstration of the tintype process. (Want your own tintype portrait? Scroll down to sign up for a portrait session separately.)


Tintype Portrait Sessions

Don’t miss the chance to sit for your own personal tintype portrait session! In this photographic technique dating back to the 1850s, a unique image is produced on a metal plate. Sign up for a portrait session with tintype specialist Craig Murphy and travel back in time to the early days of photography.  Get a one-of-a-kind engagement photo, family portrait or personal memento that can be treasured for years to come. Each personal portrait session is 20 minutes. The tintype will be completed off-site and shipped back to the Museum for pick up. Tax and shipping are included in the price. 

Please note that the price is per 20 minute session and comes with one tintype. You are welcome to bring the whole family or friend group for the shot!

Slots are limited! Registration will close on September 1st.

 


On exhibit now:

The History of our Main Street

Exhibit sponsored by: Skipper's

and the following: 

57-61 Main Street LLC

The Alcyone Masonic Lodge

The Hart Family

Hengstenberg's Florist

Hydrangea Home

Jackie Shawn Salon

Jones Drug Store

La Porta

Northport Shipwreck Diner

Northport Sweet Shop

Sterling Bay Realty

Tully Law Group 

and made possible in part by a grant from the Suffolk County Department of Parks and Recreation


 

 

 

 

 

 

Each month in the museum gallery, we offer toys, crafts, and activities, for kids of all ages, featuring a new Northport Notable. 

Kid's can play with old fashioned toys, play dress-up with authentic period clothing, read, and play with old technology like rotary telephones, scales, and a typewriter.

If you can't make it to the museum, click on the image above to visit our Kid's Cove Page and print out the coloring pages/activities to do at home.

Visit and check back here each month to discover more local history!







The Photo Collection

Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan