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

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.

Sunday, March 23 at 1pm

Did you know that a visit to Gardiners Island led to famed pirate Captain Kidd dying on the gallows in London? Or that the Atlantic Ocean off the South Shore became known as Rum Row during Prohibition? The area was frequented by bootleggers like William “The Real McCoy” McCoy who supplied gangsters like Al Capone and Dutch Schultz. Join us for an illuminating talk with historian, author and former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer and discover all about Long Island’s fascinating maritime past, from pirates to bootleggers.

Doll Tea Party at the Museum

Saturday, April 5

11am - 1pm

Get your favorite doll or stuffed animal and join us for an elegant tea party at the Museum! Kids will enjoy drinks and pastries, do fun crafts and activities, and get to see historical items from the collection related to tea. Dress up in your finest tea party attire for this exciting event! All children must be accompanied by an adult. Recommended for ages 5+.

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 Barons, Rum Runners and the Trolley.

All Ages Welcome

Tour leaves from the Museum steps at 1:30pm

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

Still in Love

Explore the roots of the spray painted words on Bayview Avenue, "Still in Love," and other expressions of love.

See a sneak peek of the up coming documentary "Still in Love." 

ON EXHIBIT UNTIL MARCH 31ST

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!