Located in the center of town, Southampton Cultural center focuses on art and music. It is home to a noted youth orchestra with regular chamber music concerts. A large center stage plays host to classical music and summer jazz performances. There are music classes for adults and children and regular temporary art exhibitions.
Southampton Cultural Center
25 Pondon Lane
Southampton, NY 11968
631-287-4377
southamptonculturalcenter.org
Constructed in 1898, Parrish Art Museum features permanent displays of contemporary works by American artists such as William Merritt Chase and Jackson Pollock. It includes a picturesque Italian sculpture garden and also hosts regular movie screenings. Visitors can enjoy occasional music concerts, art workshops and lectures.
Parrish Art Museum
25 Job's Lane
Southampton, NY 11968
631-283-2118
parrishart.org
The Southampton Historical Museum displays artifacts from the 17th and 18th centuries including art from local Shinnecock Native American tribes. The museum features an authentic 18th century schoolhouse and blacksmith's shop along with collections of traditional costumes and old books. Southampton Historical Museum offers informative guided tours and is a popular field trip location for local schoolchildren.
Southampton Historical Museum
17 Meeting House Lane
Southampton NY 11968
631-283-2494
southamptonhistoricalmuseum.org
Coopers Beach is the most conveniently located and popular of the beaches near Southampton. It has fine, gently sloping sand and a shady tree-lined boardwalk. It offers relaxing days of sunbathing or windsurfing with amenities such as restrooms, showers, lifeguards and a small number of beachfront cafes. Its slightly exposed location also affords views of the town's historic beachfront mansion houses.
Coopers Beach
268 Meadow Lane
Southampton, NY 11968
631-283-0247
southamptonvillage.org
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club is situated just north of Southampton town center and was voted third in Golf Digest's 100 Greatest Courses. It is also the oldest private 18-hole golf course in the country. It is an extremely challenging course best suited to experienced golfers and has played host to the U.S. Open golf championship in 1986 and 1995.
Shinnecock Hills Golf Club
200 Tuckahoe Road
Southampton, NY 11968
631-283-1310
During the busy summer months, the Southampton campus of Long Island University opens its doors to the public, hosting a wide range of special events. Some popular events include the annual Pianofest In The Hamptons festival and the All For The Sea fund-raising concert which has attracted major artists such as Paul Simon. There is a full program of activities for young and old including art workshops, theater performances, readings and music classes.
Long Island University
239 Montauk Highway
Southampton, NY 11969
631-283-4000
southampton.liu.edu
