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Second House Museum Opens After 12-Year Renovation Process

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The Montauk Historical Society recently completed a 12-year process to restore the Second House Museum. The project was done in three separate phases. The museum is now open to the public with an exhibit by Nat Ward on display. From left: Ariana Garcia-Cassani, Jessica James, Cat McCooey and Mia Certic. JACK MOTZ

The Montauk Historical Society recently completed a 12-year process to restore the Second House Museum. The project was done in three separate phases. The museum is now open to the public with an exhibit by Nat Ward on display. From left: Ariana Garcia-Cassani, Jessica James, Cat McCooey and Mia Certic. JACK MOTZ

Around 12 years ago, the Montauk Historical Society committed to restoring the Second House Museum. The project was done in three phases. Now, the museum is once again open to the public, with an exhibit of photographs taken at Ditch Plains Beach on display inside. JACK MOTZ

Around 12 years ago, the Montauk Historical Society committed to restoring the Second House Museum. The project was done in three phases. Now, the museum is once again open to the public, with an exhibit of photographs taken at Ditch Plains Beach on display inside. JACK MOTZ

The Montauk Historical Society recently completed a 12-year renovation project of the Second House Museum. This summer, the museum will have an exhibit of photographs by Nat Ward taken at Ditch Plains Beach on display. JACK MOTZ

The Montauk Historical Society recently completed a 12-year renovation project of the Second House Museum. This summer, the museum will have an exhibit of photographs by Nat Ward taken at Ditch Plains Beach on display. JACK MOTZ

The Montauk Historical Society recently completed a 12-year renovation project of the Second House Museum. This summer, the museum will have an exhibit of photographs by Nat Ward taken at Ditch Plains Beach on display. JACK MOTZ

The Montauk Historical Society recently completed a 12-year renovation project of the Second House Museum. This summer, the museum will have an exhibit of photographs by Nat Ward taken at Ditch Plains Beach on display. JACK MOTZ

The Montauk Historical Society recently completed a 12-year renovation project of the Second House Museum. This summer, the museum will have an exhibit of photographs by Nat Ward taken at Ditch Plains Beach on display. JACK MOTZ

The Montauk Historical Society recently completed a 12-year renovation project of the Second House Museum. This summer, the museum will have an exhibit of photographs by Nat Ward taken at Ditch Plains Beach on display. JACK MOTZ

authorJack Motz on Jun 10, 2025
Over a decade ago, the Second House Museum in Montauk was a health hazard due to the quantity and variety of vermin that had dug out homes near the historic... more

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