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See history on the East End
The Hamptons is full of rich history. From the whaling history in Sag Harbor to the Shinnecock Native American history in Southampton, there’s a lot to learn about what the Hamptons was before it was “the Hamptons.”
Check out these museums and historical sites on the East End.
Read MoreThe Quogue Gallery describes itself as a “dynamic space in the Hamptons where artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts can meet and share their common passion for serious artistic investigation.” They focus on modern and contemporary art, while recognizing historical impact.
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Dedicated to honoring Native American history and the Ancestors of Algonquins, this is the only Native American owned and operated, not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization on Long Island of its kind. Tours are available, and the general admission fee for adults is just $8.
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While Conscience Point isn’t technically a museum, it is a historical site, so we’re including it on here. This is a great place to go on cool summer days, and will be even better in the fall.
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This house was built in 1660 by owner Thomas Halsey, one of the original families to purchase property from the Shinnecock Native Americans in 1640. It’s thought to be the oldest English-style house is New York State.
The Parrish Art Museum not only has contemporary American art and exhibits, but a café and gift shop as well.
Located right on Old Mill Road, the Water Mill Museum exhibits the history of early Water Mill and Southampton when English colonists settled on the East End in 1640. There’s also an annual quilt show.
The Bridgehampton Historical Society hosts exhibits and shows throughout the year. It’s open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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The Children’s Museum of the East End started in 1997 by seven mothers who were upset by the lack of educational opportunities in the Hamptons.
Considering Sag Harbor gets a mention in Moby-Dick, there’s got to be some kind of honor to the rich whaling history.
LongHouse Reserve literally has 16 acres of gardens on the property. The site is open Wednesday to Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guided tours are available.
The Pollack-Krasner House and Study Center was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1994, and is currently part of Stony Brook University.
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Park of the Montauk Historical Society, this is the oldest structure in all of Montauk. It was originally built in 1797, and according to records, the Town allotted “three gallons of rum to raise the house at the Fort Pond.”
The Quogue Gallery describes itself as a “dynamic space in the Hamptons where artists, collectors, and art enthusiasts can meet and share their common passion for serious artistic investigation.” They focus on modern and contemporary art, while recognizing historical impact.
Dedicated to honoring Native American history and the Ancestors of Algonquins, this is the only Native American owned and operated, not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization on Long Island of its kind. Tours are available, and the general admission fee for adults is just $8.
While Conscience Point isn’t technically a museum, it is a historical site, so we’re including it on here. This is a great place to go on cool summer days, and will be even better in the fall.
This house was built in 1660 by owner Thomas Halsey, one of the original families to purchase property from the Shinnecock Native Americans in 1640. It’s thought to be the oldest English-style house is New York State.
The Parrish Art Museum not only has contemporary American art and exhibits, but a café and gift shop as well.
Located right on Old Mill Road, the Water Mill Museum exhibits the history of early Water Mill and Southampton when English colonists settled on the East End in 1640. There’s also an annual quilt show.
The Bridgehampton Historical Society hosts exhibits and shows throughout the year. It’s open Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Children’s Museum of the East End started in 1997 by seven mothers who were upset by the lack of educational opportunities in the Hamptons.
Considering Sag Harbor gets a mention in Moby-Dick, there’s got to be some kind of honor to the rich whaling history.
LongHouse Reserve literally has 16 acres of gardens on the property. The site is open Wednesday to Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Guided tours are available.
The Pollack-Krasner House and Study Center was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1994, and is currently part of Stony Brook University.
Park of the Montauk Historical Society, this is the oldest structure in all of Montauk. It was originally built in 1797, and according to records, the Town allotted “three gallons of rum to raise the house at the Fort Pond.”
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