The Bottom Line
Looking for a fun and educational outing for your family? A place that will engage parents and children? Head over to the Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City. The whole family will enjoy it.
Pros
- Children love this museum
- Fun for the whole family
- All exhibits are hands-on
Cons
- Large crowds on weekends
Description
- Where: 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City (Mitchel Center)
- Open Tues.–Sun. (and most holidays), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (tickets sold until 4).
- General Admission: $9; members and children under 1: free; visitors over 65: $8
- Discounts: 2-for-1 admission coupons are often available through The Entertainment Book (Buy Direct)
- Membership: Become a member of the Long Island Children's Museum and get free admission.
- For More Information: (516) 224-5800
Guide Review - Long Island Children's Museum
The Long Island Children's Museum relocated to its current facility in Mitchel Center in February 2002. That move brought with it several new exhibits, but the old favorites, like Bubbles and Communication Station, are there too. The larger facility also allowed for improvements to some older exhibits. An expanded Changes and Challenges lets you experience the challenges faced by those with limited abilities. New exhibits include CLIMB-IT@LICM, a two-story climbing structure, Sandy Island, where you can form a beach with rolling waves, Bricks and Sticks, a place to explore a variety of building materials, and Music, where you can learn how music is made. Tot Spot provides a safe place for young children and parents to play.
