What to do and see in North Fork, Long Island: The Best Museums

Oysterponds Historical Society (OHS) brings people together to share and celebrate the unique history and culture of the Long Island hamlets of Orient and East Marion. By presenting shared experiences from the past, we connect East Marion and Orient to the present and pass it on to future generations.

Open Friday - Sunday 12-5pm or by appointment other days. The Gallery is open with a new safety protocol in place (double masks required in the Gallery, please see our website before visiting). Uniquely positioned with an emphasis on photo-based art, Alex Ferrone Gallery exhibits and sells contemporary fine art by mid-career and emerging artists, and also features paintings, mixed media, and small sculptural works. Special public opportunities to meet our artists include in-person and virtual receptions, Gallery Talks, and workshops. Our current exhibition, "Unframed" presents select limited edition prints and reproductions, and works on paper, canvas and wood by regional, national and international artists. Please connect with us on social media and check our website for information on upcoming exhibits and events. We look forward to your visit.

We are a Museum specializing in Algonquian and other Native American artifacts and history. Our collection of restored Algonquian ceramic and steatite pots is one of the largest in the country. The museum offers a smart phone accessible audio tour.

The Old Town Arts & Crafts Guild, Inc.'s Art Gallery & Gift shop is open to the public from mid-April through December 23, each year. Established in 1948, the "Guild" is the oldest gallery on the North Fork. An organization of artists and craftspeople whose mission is to inspire interest and maximum participation by the community in the visual, literary and performing arts in the neighboring area. The Guild offers innovative, diversified exhibits and programs that inspire, educate and stimulate creativity. Members of the Guild are award winning artists, photographers and crafts people, and memberships are offered to aspiring artists and craftspeople. The Guild operates entirely on the volunteer service of the members and friends of the guild. A Spring Exhibit and classes are offered throughout the year. The Guild, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, welcomes individuals who wish to sustain the Guild’s mission and operations by contributing time and/or money as a Friend of the Guild.

The Society maintains over a dozen buildings in Southold. The buildings range in date from 1750 to 1900 and include a lighthouse, several houses, barns, outbuildings, and commercial structures. The Society opens many of these buildings to the public at various times throughout the year. The locations are: Nautical Museum at Horton Point Lighthouse, Lighthouse Rd., Southold Museum Complex at 55200 Main Rd., Southold Prince Building at 54325 Main Rd., Southold

The Beebe K-Art is the North Fork’s first Artstand brought to you by artist Kaitlin Beebe. Shop whimsical art and merchandise inspired by the East End.

The mission of the museum is to recognize, restore and preserve the maritime heritage of the East End of Long Island by sponsoring ongoing activities such as annual lighthouse cruises and lighthouse maintenance projects.

Visit the 1857 lighthouse and its accompanying museum that offers a unique collection of marine artifacts such as sea chests, paintings, maps, scrimshaw and photographs. Southold Historical Society volunteers are on hand to share their knowledge and love of the lighthouse.

Nova Constellatio Gallery is the open studio and gallery of contemporary realist painter Isabelle Haran-Leonardi.