Attractions: Museums, Aquariums, Planetariums, Nature and Wildlife
Doing some sightseeing on Long Island? Here are places you shouldn't miss visiting.
Long Island Botanical Gardens and Arboretums
Stroll through one of these beautifully landscaped botanical gardens on a sunny afternoon. Many couples use these gardens as a backdrops for wedding photographs or for the ceremonies themselves, but be sure to check with management about permits and fees first. In addition, several of these gardens host concerts, tours, classes and other events.
Stroll through one of these beautifully landscaped botanical gardens on a sunny afternoon. Many couples use these gardens as a backdrops for wedding photographs or for the ceremonies themselves, but be sure to check with management about permits and fees first. In addition, several of these gardens host concerts, tours, classes and other events.
Most Kid Friendly Attractions on Long Island
These are the most kid friendly attractions on Long island - The best Long Island attractions for children
These are the most kid friendly attractions on Long island - The best Long Island attractions for children
Atlantis Marine World - Review #2
A review of Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead, Long Island, New York
A review of Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead, Long Island, New York
Atlantis Marine World
Explore Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead, Long Island. See the sea lion show, learn about sharks, touch sting rays, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs. Open year round.
Explore Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead, Long Island. See the sea lion show, learn about sharks, touch sting rays, sea stars, and horseshoe crabs. Open year round.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery
The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium is a fun place to spend a couple of hours. Feed the trout, and visit the aquarium, home to 30 species of freshwater fish.
The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery and Aquarium is a fun place to spend a couple of hours. Feed the trout, and visit the aquarium, home to 30 species of freshwater fish.
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum is a family activity center that celebrates Long Island's past. Explore seafaring history on Long Island. Learn about whales and find out about whale conservation.
The Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum is a family activity center that celebrates Long Island's past. Explore seafaring history on Long Island. Learn about whales and find out about whale conservation.
Long Island Children's Museum
Looking for things to do with the kids? This is a great place to go when the weather limits your outdoor activities, or even when it doesn't. You'll find great hands-on activities that children really enjoy (adults too). Here's a preview.
Looking for things to do with the kids? This is a great place to go when the weather limits your outdoor activities, or even when it doesn't. You'll find great hands-on activities that children really enjoy (adults too). Here's a preview.
Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages
The Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages is located in Stony Brook. Learn more about it.
The Long Island Museum of American Art, History and Carriages is located in Stony Brook. Learn more about it.
Nassau County Museum of Art
Tucked away in Roslyn Harbor is the Nassau County Museum of Art. The museum is located on 145 landscaped acres, and includes formal gardens and a sculpture garden. Also on the grounds is the Tee Ridder Miniatures Museum.
Tucked away in Roslyn Harbor is the Nassau County Museum of Art. The museum is located on 145 landscaped acres, and includes formal gardens and a sculpture garden. Also on the grounds is the Tee Ridder Miniatures Museum.
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
This one hundred acre outdoor, living museum lets visitors experience 19th century life on Long Island. Visit beautiful homes, a one room school house, shops, and an inn.
This one hundred acre outdoor, living museum lets visitors experience 19th century life on Long Island. Visit beautiful homes, a one room school house, shops, and an inn.
African American Museum of Nassau County
This Hempstead museum focuses on African-American art, history and culture.
This Hempstead museum focuses on African-American art, history and culture.
American Air Power Museum
This museum is located at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale. See operational World War II fighter planes and take a tour of an actual control tower. Learn about this period of American history.
This museum is located at Republic Airport in East Farmingdale. See operational World War II fighter planes and take a tour of an actual control tower. Learn about this period of American history.
Bayard Cutting Arboretum
From Fieldtrip.com. The Arboretum adjoins Heckscher State Park and is home to many land and aquatic animals. It also contains a variety of trees and plantings. There are often concerts, meetings, and exhibits presented here. Hours, fees, and directions.
From Fieldtrip.com. The Arboretum adjoins Heckscher State Park and is home to many land and aquatic animals. It also contains a variety of trees and plantings. There are often concerts, meetings, and exhibits presented here. Hours, fees, and directions.
Children's Museum of the East End
The Children's Museum of the East End (or CMEE, pronounced See Me) is located in Bridgehampton. It features educational and interactive exhibits that teach children about the eastern end of Long Island.
The Children's Museum of the East End (or CMEE, pronounced See Me) is located in Bridgehampton. It features educational and interactive exhibits that teach children about the eastern end of Long Island.
Clark Botanic Gardens
This 12 acre museum is home to many kinds of trees, shrubs, and garden plants. Located in Albertson, it's run by the Town of North Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation. They present many public programs, including hand-on children's activities.
This 12 acre museum is home to many kinds of trees, shrubs, and garden plants. Located in Albertson, it's run by the Town of North Hempstead Department of Parks and Recreation. They present many public programs, including hand-on children's activities.
The Cradle of Aviation Museum
Explore Long Island's aviation history. This museum is located in Garden City.
Explore Long Island's aviation history. This museum is located in Garden City.
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
The preserve is located on 62 acres in Glen Cove. Explore five miles of marked nature trails. Those who are visually impaired may hike on a self-guided trail, where signs are in braille and text. See photos and find out about educational programs.
The preserve is located on 62 acres in Glen Cove. Explore five miles of marked nature trails. Those who are visually impaired may hike on a self-guided trail, where signs are in braille and text. See photos and find out about educational programs.
Old Westbury Gardens
Eighty-eight acres of formal gardens, walks, and ponds surround the mansion, Westbury House. Here's visitor information, including hours, admission fees, accessibility, and rules. Go to 'The Gardens' and follow the directions to the virtual tour.
Eighty-eight acres of formal gardens, walks, and ponds surround the mansion, Westbury House. Here's visitor information, including hours, admission fees, accessibility, and rules. Go to 'The Gardens' and follow the directions to the virtual tour.
Sands Point Preserve
Run by the Nassau County Department of Parks and Recreation, it features 216 acres of forests, meadows, shore cliffs, a freshwater pond, and nature trails. Open year-round. Get hours and directions. Call for fee information.
Run by the Nassau County Department of Parks and Recreation, it features 216 acres of forests, meadows, shore cliffs, a freshwater pond, and nature trails. Open year-round. Get hours and directions. Call for fee information.
Tackapausha Museum and Preserve
Operated by the Nassau County Department of Recreation and Parks and located in Seaford. It is home to an exhibit of live Egyptian fruit bats. The Web site is very difficult to read, but you will get hours, fees, and directions.
Operated by the Nassau County Department of Recreation and Parks and located in Seaford. It is home to an exhibit of live Egyptian fruit bats. The Web site is very difficult to read, but you will get hours, fees, and directions.
Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary
The sanctuary, owned by the National Audubon Society, is located in Oyster Bay. It's residents are birds, who due to accidents or imprinting, cannot be released to the wild. View their pictures and learn more about them. Get hours and directions.
The sanctuary, owned by the National Audubon Society, is located in Oyster Bay. It's residents are birds, who due to accidents or imprinting, cannot be released to the wild. View their pictures and learn more about them. Get hours and directions.
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Have you visited a museum or another Long Island attraction lately? Would you like to tell your fellow Long Islanders about it? Write a review and we'll publish it here.