January 2025
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South Fork Natural History Museum
377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike, Bridgehampton, NY, 11932 Map
The South Fork Natural History Museum (SOFO) & Nature Center is the only state-of-the-art natural history museum on the South Fork of Long Island. Founded in 1988 by a group of South Fork naturalists as The Nature Clubhouse in Amagansett, the museum opened at its permanent location in May, 2005.
Visitors are accompanied by the museum’s expert environmental educators as they experience the museum’s scientifically accurate galleries, featuring live and recreated natural habitat exhibits; colorful floor-to-ceiling photo murals of forests, ponds, and ocean landscapes; a Marine Touch Tank where visitors can, in the water, hold sea stars, crabs, urchins, and whelks; and terrariums and aquariums featuring local wildlife, all of which engage the senses and bring the outdoors in.
The magic continues outside with SOFO’s Native Butterfly Garden, Native Wildflower Garden, Educational Pond, Purple Martin nesting gourd site and more. Visitors can take nature walks through the 40 acre Vineyard Field Preserve bordering the museum, and explore the six-mile trail system of the Long Pond Greenbelt, which features an expanse of interconnected ponds, woods and wetlands abounding with rare plants, animals, and ecological communities.
The SOFO Natural History Museum membership pass includes:
- Free admission for the library cardholder, a spouse/partner, their children, and up to 4 grandparents
- A 10% discount on all gift shop items
Restrictions
- Not valid for free admission to museum walks, talks, presentations, or other programs
- Must show a John Jermain Memorial Library card with pass to gain entry
Passes Availability
Digital (downloadable via email) passes are available. Select your desired visit date from the calendar below.
