Hidden Worlds: The Art of Whaling Logbooks

Hidden Worlds: The Art of Whaling Logbooks



Tucked away within the Museum’s collection of whaling logbooks are detailed drawings of ships, whales, and distant lands—small works of art created by often anonymous sailors to pass the time at sea. Like scrimshaw, these illustrations brought beauty to long journeys. This exhibit showcases these rarely seen images, many on display for the first time.

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From September 20, 2025
To January 25, 2026
Location Grain Family Gallery
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