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| Explore the rich history of the African-American culture on Long Island and throughout the country. |
| 110
North Franklin St.,HempsteadNY11550 | Tel516-572-0730 |
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| Garden CityNY11530at Mitchell Field, | Tel516-222-1191 |
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| Learn about the environment with over 640 acres of greenlands. Children's admission is only $3.50. |
| 228
Northern Blvd.,Douglaston, | Tel718-229-4000 |
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| Windmill Lane,AmagansettNY11930 | Tel631-267-3020 |
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| Built in 1725 and moved to its present site in 1794, the museum displays furnishings form many periods of history, but especially a fine collection of Dominy furniture. |
| Montauk Hwy.,AmagansettNY11930Windmill Lane, | Tel631-267-6835 |
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| Colletion of historic WWII aircraft. |
| 1300
New Hwy.,FarmingdaleNY11735 | Tel631-293-6398 |
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| Located in a Gold Coast estate & boasting paintings, ship models, maritime artifacts & the National Maritime Hall of Fame. |
| Kings PointNY11024 | Tel516-773-5515 |
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| Has period rooms with antique dolls, toys and costumes. |
| SoutholdNYMain Road & Maple Lane, | Tel631-765-5500 |
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| This 1700s house has paintings by artist Annie Cooper Boyd; summer exhibition. It houses the Sag Harbor Historical Society and a research library.
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Main St.,Sag HarborNY11963P.O. Box 1709, Sag Harbor, | Tel631-725-5092 |
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| 16
Dorchester,ManhassetNY11030 | Tel516-627-4694 |
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| This building is home to the Baldwin Historical Society & a museum of pictures, artifacts & memorabilia from years gone by in Baldwin. |
| 1980
Grand Ave.,BaldwinNY11510 | Tel516-223-6900 |
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| The Gibson-Mack-Holt House, headquarters of the Bay Shore Historical Society, is one of Bay Shore's oldest homes. |
| Maple Ave.,Bay ShoreNY11706 | Tel631-665-4637 |
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| 690-acre preserve, started in 1887 by Bayard Cutting, includes nature wals and flower displays; mansion-museum contains Indian art crafts and display of stuffed birds, there is food service, hiking trails and guided tours (available by reservation) |
| Montauk Hwy.,OakdaleNY11769 | Tel631-581-1002 |
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| The Bayport Aerodrome Society is a membership organizaion formed in 1972 for the primary purpose of preserving the style and tradition of aviation in the early 20th century. |
| Cartwright Loop,BayportNY11705Off Church Street, | Tel631-541-1198 |
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| Occupying the north wing of the Bayville Village Hall complex, this museum has been dedicated to the people of Bayville & ventures to preserve the heritage of the area, maintaining collections of clothing, tools, papers, etc. from times gone by in Bayville. The museum is run by the Incorporated Village of Bayville & admission is free of charge. |
| 34
School St.,BayvilleNY11709 | Tel516-628-1439 |
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| A visit ot the museum complex offers exhibits on sea captains, ship building, whaling, market gunning, decoys, Elmer Sperry inventions and everyday life in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. |
| 31
Bellport Lane,BellportNY11713 | Tel631-286-0888 |
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| Long Island's landmark & a designated historic site & living museum, you may see it on Long Island postcards. It is a building that is a .....big duck! restored to its original 1930's condition & offering 'duckbilia'. |
| Route 24,Fair HarborNY11901 | Tel631-852-8292 |
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| Free guided tours of the grounds are held every Saturday at 1pm, including the house, gristmill, carriage house, and miller's house. |
| 102
New Mill Rd.,SmithtownNYBlydenburgh County Park, | Tel631-360-0753 |
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| The Corwith House Museum, c. 1830, with 1870's additions, offers furnished period rooms, special exhibitions. Features local history reference library, photo archive & costume and toy collections. |
| 2368
Montauk Hwy.,BridgehamptonNY11932 | Tel631-537-1088 |
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631-537-4225; |
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bhhs@hamptons.com |
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hamptons.com |
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| Main St.,BridgehamptonNY11932 | Tel516-537-1008 |
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| Focusing on the physical sciences, the museum is opened to scouts, entrichment programs, science clubs & camps during school vacations. |
| William Floyd Pkwy.,BrookhavenNY11545 | Tel631-344-4495 |
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| William Floyd Pkwy.,BrookhavenNY11973 | Tel631-344-4495 |
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| Restored 1889 Center Moriches firehouse with two floors of memorabilia |
| Middle Country Rd.,RidgeNY11961Fireman's Memorial Park, | Tel631-924-8114 |
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| Originally built in 1819, the House now serves as a headquarters for the Smithtown Historical Society and a repository for documents and books relating to the history of Smithtown. The house is filled with 17th and 18th century furniture, paintings and documents. |
| Rt. 25A,SmithtownNY11787 | Tel631-265-6768 |
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| Bryant Ave.,RoslynNY11576 | Tel516-572-8130 |
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| Open all year except March, donations accepted. |
| 34
Muttontown Lane,East NorwichNY11732 | Tel516-571-8550 |
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| Children museum a magical and intresting fun place for young people. Lots of indoor activities, workshops, performances and special events. |
| 376
Sag Harbor Tpk.,BridgehamptonNY11932 | Tel631-537-8250 |
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631-537-2413; |
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cmee.org |
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| A 12 acre living museum. Admission is $2 for adults, $1 for children, and members free. |
| 193
I.U. Willets Rd.,AlbertsonNY11507 | Tel516-621-7568 |
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| Established in 1883 by New York State, the hatchery is open year-round, fees are $3, $1.50 ages 5-12 and over 65, fish, turtles and amphibians, fall fair on Oct. 14, and you can feed the fish! |
| 1660
Rt. 25A,Cold Spring HarborNY11724PO Box 535, | Tel516-692-6768 |
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cshfha.org |
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| FreeportNY56 West Marrick Rd., | Tel516-378-6666 |
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Higbie Lane,Wading RiverNY11792 | Tel516-661-4779 |
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| The oldest house in Huntington and reflects life and decor in the colonial, federal and victorian periods. |
| 2
High St.,HuntingtonNY11743 | Tel631-427-7045 |
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631-427-7056; |
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huntingtonhistoricalsociety.org |
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| Historic 1820s home that contains exhibits of colonial, empire and Victorian furniture. Operated by the Bridgehampton Historical Society.
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| Montauk Hwy.,BridgehamptonNY11932PO Box 977, | Tel631-283-0527 |
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| Built in Sag Harbor in 1800 and moved in 1813. The restored mill is an example of utilitarian wood age architecture |
| Water MillNY 11976Mill Pond Rd., | Tel631-726-5984 |
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| Two 1932 hangars at the former Mitchel Air Force Base fly you back through LI's aerospace history including spacecraft as well as aircraft! A world-class air/space museum is slated for the future of this museum. |
| 1
Davis Ave.,Garden CityNY11599Mitchel Field,, | Tel516-572-4111 |
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516-572-4065; |
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cradleofaviation.org |
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| Small astronomy museum with exhibits and artifacts. Sat. evening stargazing (weather permitting) with telescopes. Occasional classic films, concerts, art exhibits, lectures and planetarium shows featuring StarLab, a portable planetarium
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| Main Bayview Rd.,SouthholdNYSouth of Route 25, | Tel631-765-2626 |
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custerobservatory.org |
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| In 1789, Sag Harbor was the first U.S. port of entry. Museum is in the home of the port's first U.S. customs master. |
| 161
Main St.,Sag HarborNY11724and Garden St., | Tel631-692-4664 |
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splia.org |
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| This complex includes The Old House, the 1740 Wickham House, the 1840 Schoolhouse Museum, the former Independent Congregational Church, and a pre-Civil War carriage house. |
| Main Rd.,CutchogueNY11935 | Tel631-734-7122 |
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| Farm house constructed circa 1750. Suggested donation of $2.50. |
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High St.,HuntingtonNY11743corner of New York Ave., | |
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| Built in Montauk, The 1747 house was rebuilt in the 1800s and became a restaurant in the 1950s. The house was used by Teddy Roosevelt while his troops recuperated after the Spanish-American War in 1898. View an exhibit on the war.
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| MontaukNY11954Theodore Roosevelt County Park, | Tel631-852-7878 |
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| Designed in 1845, Deepwells served as a summer house for William Gaynor, Mayor of New York in early 20th century. Click Here For Park Information |
| Saint JamesNY | Tel631-854-4970 |
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| Over 50 life-size dinosaur sculptures: T-Rex, raptors, flying reptiles. Replicas of bones, skulls & skeletons, 2 high-definition educational movie theatres, hands-on activities for children, dinosaur fossil dig. Group tours by appt. & children's birthday parties. |
| 221
Main St.,RiverheadNY11901 | Tel631-369-6556 |
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631-369-6664; |
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dinowalk.com |
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| 18th-Century farmhouse is now filled with a centuries-old collection of Dodge family treasures and trivia-furniture, documents, china, wrought ironware, memorabilia. |
| 58
Harbor Rd.,Port WashingtonNY11050 | Tel516-767-3970 |
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| The DNA Learning Center (DNALC) is the world's first science center devoted entirely to public genetics education and is an operating unit of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. location |
| Cold Spring HarborNY | Tel516-367-5170 |
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516-367-5182; |
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dnalc@cshl.org |
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vector.cshl.org |
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| The museum's lighthouse exhibit features two rare lighthouse lenses from Little Gull and Plum Island. Other artifacts include ship models and tools, memorabilia form the 1930s America's Cup yacht. |
| Third St,GreenportNY11944 | Tel631-477-2100 |
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eseaport@verizon.net; |
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eastendseaport.org |
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| The Academy was constructed in 1784. This late Georgian style building was restored in 1921 by Mr. and Mrs. Lorenzo E. Woodhouse. Visitors can enjoy the wild flower garden behind the property installed by the Garden Club of East Hampton. |
| 151
Main St.,East HamptonNY | Tel631-324-6850 |
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| The Marine Museum tells the unique story of Long Island's East End community and its relationship with sea through artifacts, photographs, models and displays. |
| 101
Main St.,East HamptonNY | Tel631-324-6850 |
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| The Osborn-Jackson House, named for its first and last owners was lived in by six generations of Osborns until the late 1960's. |
| 101
Main St.,East HamptonNY | Tel631-324-6850 |
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| Unique among Long Island buildings, the Town House is the only existing town government meeting place to survive from the Colonial period on Long Island. |
| 149
Main St.,East HamptonNY | Tel631-324-6850 |
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| Considered one of America's most significant, intact English Colonial farmsteads. |
| 10
James Lane,East HamptonNY11937 | Tel631-324-6869 |
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| Located on 35 acres overlooking the sea, this museum displays, in interpretive exhibits, artifacts and descriptions of the traditions and working life of local fishermen. |
| Atlantic Ave.,AmagansettNY11930& Bluff Rd., | Tel631-267-6544 |
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| East RockawayNY11518Woods & Atlantic Ave, | Tel516-887-6300 |
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| By appointment only. There is a guided tour of this 200-year-old lighthouse. |
| Lighthouse Rd.,AsharokenNY11768 | Tel631-261-6959 |
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| Built in 1785, this is the second home built in Sayville. Open first and third Sunday of month October-June. No fee.
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Edwards St.,SayvilleNY11782 | Tel631-563-0186 |
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| 62
Eckernkamp Dr.,SmithtownNY11787 | Tel516-979-6344 |
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| East IslipNY11730PO Box 333, | Tel631-277-0009 |
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| The West Wing of this building dates back to 1690. Moved three times form its original site, the building accommodated British troops during the Revolution and, in more recent times, the Smithtown Library. |
| 211
East Middle Country Rd.,SmithtownNY11787 | Tel631-265-6788 |
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| A nice collection of contemporary & primitive art plus exhibits. |
| 295
Fulton Ave.,HempsteadNY11550 | Tel516-481-5700 |
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| Guided tour available, by reservation only. Visitor Center, mile long boardwalk to Great South Bay & Atlantic Ocean. At the Western end of Fire Island National Seashore |
| Robert Moses Causeway,Bay ShoreNY | Tel631-661-4876 |
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| Painting, sculpture, prints, drawing, photography & craft exhibits. Admission free. The gallery also sponsors art competitions. |
| Meadowbrook Pkwy.,Garden CityNY11599Nassau Communtiy College,, | Tel516-572-7165 |
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| Local history of Freeport & surrounding areas including shipwrecks along the nearby coast & vaudeville era exhibits! |
| 350
South Main St.,FreeportNY11520 | Tel516-623-9632 |
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| Hours: 11-5 p.m., Sat/Sun, January 1 to April 30, 11-5 p.m. Tues.-Sun., May 1 to Oct. 31, 11-5 p.m., Fri/Sat/Sun, Nov. 1 to Dec. 31 Fee: FREE. The Gallery offers exhibitions on Long Island history and cultural heritage. The museum shop features books and materials pertaining to Long Island's local and regional history. |
| Main St.,Cold Spring HarborNY11724at Shore Rd., | Tel631-692-4664 |
| E-mail: |
splia@aol.com; |
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splia.org |
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| The museum focuses on the geology, archaeology & native heritage. Adults $1, Children $.50. Operated by Nassau County Dept of Recreation & Parks. |
| 50
Barry Dr.,Glen CoveNY11542 | Tel516-571-8010 |
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| This one-room museum & ancillary classroom space is bursting with puzzles, colorful geometric sculptures & math games. The "Math Museum's" message is that math is fun in the Herricks Community Center, Rm. 202
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Herricks Rd.,New Hyde ParkNY11040-1302 | Tel516-747-0777 |
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516-747-7089; |
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mathmuseum.org |
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| Housed in the Harborfields Public Library, this museum's office and research center offers a growing collection of photographs, documents, geneaolgical information and objects. |
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Broadway,GreenlawnNY11746 | Tel631-754-1180 |
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| Home to the largest mineral collection on LI. Shells, gems, rocks plus the Old Court House Jail & historic exhibits. Suggested donations: Adult: $3, Children: $1.50, Members: free |
| 1
Heitz Pl.,HicksvilleNY11801 | Tel516-822-7505 |
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516-822-3227; |
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gregorymuseum@earthlink.net |
| Website: |
gregorymuseum.org |
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| Grumman Memorial Park is a volunteer effort paying tribute to the incredible advances in aviation and aerospace that took place on Long Island, thanks to the teamwork of the employees of Grumman Corporation. |
| 71
Edwards Ave.,CalvertonNY | |
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| Guild Hall is an art museum with a permanent collection of paintings, sculpture and works on paper by artists associated with the region. |
| 158
Main St.,East HamptonNY11937 | Tel631-324-0806 |
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631-324-4050; |
Fax: |
631-324-2722 |
| E-mail: |
info@guildhall.org; |
Website: |
guildhall.org |
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| A cultural institution dedicated to preserving, understanding and celebrating eastern Long Island's history, oral history and cultural heritage relating to traditional occupations (such as farming and fishing) and to traditional community folk arts and folklore. |
| 6038
Sound Ave.,RiverheadNY11901 | Tel631-298-5292 |
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631-298-0144; |
E-mail: |
hallockv@optonline.net |
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hallockville.com |
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| South Main St.,SouthamptonNY | Tel631-283-3527 |
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| South Main St.,SouthamptonNY11968 | Tel631-283-2494 |
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| Built in early 1750s with 1885 additions. Museum has collection of Indian artifacts, early tools, cabin door, telescope and bell from several shipwrecks. No fee. |
| Center MorichesNY11934Terrell's River County Park, | Tel631-878-1591 |
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$6 Huntington resident adult. $8 adult non-resident. Discounts for students and seniors |
| 2
Prime Ave.,Huntington VillageNY11743 | Tel631-351-3250 |
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631-423-2145; |
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info@heckscher.org |
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heckscher.org |
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| This 1711 manor house was built by Henry Lloyd and was occupied by the Bristish during the Revolutionary War. It is now maintained by the Lloyd Harbor Historical Society. |
| 41
Lloyd Harbor Rd.,Lloyd HaborNY11743 | Tel631-424-6110 |
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| Original Hicksville Town hall, features specimen from late Jurassic age, extensive fossil, mineral and butterfly collections |
| 1
Heitz Pl.,HicksvilleNY11801 | Tel516-822-7505 |
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| Wide range of exhibitions, special events, lectures & guided tours available. Accredited by the American Association of Museums. Admission & parking free. |
| 720
Rt. 25A,BrookvilleNY11548 | Tel516-299-4073 |
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| Includes: Emily Lowe Gallery, David Filderman Gallery, Rochelle & Irwin A. Lowenfeld Conference & Exhibition Hall & the outdoor sculpture on North & South campus areas. Admission free. |
| HempsteadNY11550112 Hofstra University, | Tel516-463-5672 |
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| 100
Crescent Beach Dr.,Glen CoveNY11542 | Tel516-571-8040 |
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| This 18th century saltbox house may have inspired John Howard Payne's lyrics to the song "Home Sweet Home." Guided tours. View antique furniture, lusterware, other ceramics. |
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James Lane,East HamptonNY11937 | Tel631-324-0713 |
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| The lighthouse was built in 1857 & is one of Southold's 7 existing lighthouses with the tower standing on Cliff Lot, part of Barnabas Horton's original 1640 land grant. The Nautical Museum displays a collection of sea-chests, maps, photos, scrimshaw, baymen's tools & other marine artifacts from the Southold area. Suggested donation: adults: $2, children: free. Public bbq grills available. |
| Lighthouse Rd.,SoutholdNY11971PO Box 1, | Tel631-765-5500 |
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| A fully restored arsenal building from the Colonial period. Guided tour available. |
| 425
Park Ave.,HuntingtonNY11743 | Tel631-351-3244 |
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| Woodhull Rd.,HuntingtonNY | Tel516-368-0948 |
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| Built in 1905, this building now serves as the main office & library for the Huntington Historical Society. |
| 209
Main St.,HuntingtonNY11743 | Tel631-427-7045 |
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| The Islip Art Museum is the leading exhibition space for contemporary art on Long Island. Changing exhibits focus on themes and concerns of the current art world. |
| 50
Irish Lane,East IslipNY11730 | Tel631-224-5402 |
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631-224-5440; |
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Islipartmuseum@hotmail.com |
| Website: |
islipartmuseum.org |
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| The house is furnished to the 1793 inventory of John Lloyd II. Lloyd Manor was the home of Jupiter Hammon, a slave who became the first published black poet. |
| Lloyd Lane,Lloyd HaborNY11743at Lloyd Harbor Road, | Tel631-692-4664 |
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| A home built in 1795 that houses antiques & collectibles, most of which are for sale. Admission: $2.50, seniors $2, children $1. |
| 434
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| Stony BrookNY11790P.O. Box Drawer AR, | Tel516-929-8725 |
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| Contains a collection of period postcards, maps, Long Island Indian artifacts and local family memorabilia form the Lake Ronkonkoma area. Offers the visitor a glimpse of the changing scenes. |
| 328
Hawkins Ave.,Lake RonkonkomaNY11779 | Tel631-467-3152 |
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| The Museum, once the Bank of Amityville, serves as the attractive home for memorabilia of Amityville's past. Here this material is collected, preserved & exhibited. |
| 170
Broadway,AmityvilleNY11701At Ireland Place, | Tel631-598-1486 |
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West Penn St.,Long BeachNY11561PO Box 286, | Tel516-432-1192 |
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| A small museum dedicated to the development of the airplane industry. |
| Avenue B,Westhampton BeachNY11978Gabreski Airport, | Tel631-288-3600 |
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| Maintained by Sarisohn Family in New York, this museum presents the largest collection in the United States with 673 sets displayed in their Long Island home. |
| CommackNY11724PO Box 166, | Tel631-543-1330 |
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Lichess@aol.com; |
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longislandchessmuseum.org |
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| This museum is fun for kids of all ages. They have many family-friendly activities throughout the year. Filled with hands-on exhibits. Admission: $8, members & children under 1 are free. |
| 11
Davis Ave.,Garden CityNY11599 | Tel516-224-5800 |
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licm.org |
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| This museum began in 1939 as the Suffolk Museum. From the 1950s to the 1980s, several historic buildings were moved to the property and the art, history and carriage museums were opened. |
| 1200
Rt. 25A,Stony BrookNY11790 | Tel631-751-0066 |
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631-751-0353; |
E-mail: |
mail@longislandmuseum.org |
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| 7150
Republic Airport,East FarmingdaleNY11735Terminal Bldg, | Tel516-752-7707 |
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| Hands-on science and technology museum with interactive exhibits |
| 11
West Main St.,RiverheadNY11901 | Tel631-208-8000 |
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631-208-8304; |
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lisciencecenter.org |
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East Main St.,Babylon VillageNY11702 | Tel631-661-1526 |
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800-698-7873; |
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| Through its gallery, arboretum, sculpture gardens, and programs, LongHouse brings together art and nature, aesthetics and spirit, with a strong conviction that the arts are central to living wholly and creatively. |
| 133
Hands Creek Rd.,East HamptonNY11937 | Tel631-329-3568 |
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631-329-4299; |
E-mail: |
info@longhouse.org |
| Website: |
longhouse.org |
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| Also called Eastville Heritage House, the 1-story restored Sears-Roebuck Mail Order House has letters, journals, photos, furniture and other items since the 1800s. Exhibits rotate twice a year. operated by the Eastville Community Historical Society.
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Hampton St,Sag HarborNY | Tel631-725-4711 |
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| An 1890 Gothic chapel is from the Manhanset House hotel. It features the exhibit "People of the Dancing Meadow" and hands-on children's activities.
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North Ferry Rd.,Shelter IslandNY11964Route 114, | Tel631-749-0025 |
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sihissoc@optonline.net; |
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| Granted to Colonel W. Smith in 1653, estate today contains documents, furniture and portraits dating to the colonial era |
| Neighborhood Rd.,ShirleyNY11967& William Floyd Pkwy, | Tel631-281-5034 |
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| The museum, housed in a former two-room schoolhouse, contains local historical items |
| 50
North St.,ManorvilleNY11949 | Tel631-878-1579 |
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| The 19th-century home of shipbuilder John Mather & his father, John Richard Mather. Museum permanent exhibits include the harbor's early shipbuilding industry with displays of shipbuilding tools, models and photographs of early harbor activities. Donation: Adults:$2, Children under 12:free |
| 115
Prospect St.,Port Jefferson StationNY11777 | Tel631-473-2665 |
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| San Soucci Lakes County Nature Preserve: This 1891 estate is the former summer home of John Ellis Roosevelt, Teddy Roosevelt's first cousin. Tours of the main house & grounds are conducted by the Bayport Heritage Assn. On Sundays at 1pm & 3pm from late June-mid October. |
| Middle Rd.,BayportNY11705 | Tel631-472-4625 |
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| The oldest section of this colonial saltbox house dates back to 1720 and was originally built by William Miller. A display features Civil War medical instruments. |
| 75
North Country Rd.,Miller PlaceNY11764PO Box 651, | Tel631-476-5742 |
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mpmshistoricalsociety.org |
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| Famous 1725 cottage house, contains collections of furniture made by the Dominy family.
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Main St.,AmagansettNY11930At Windmill Lane, | Tel631-267-3020 |
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| George Washington ordered the construction of this famous first lighthouse in New York state standing on a bluff & marking the easternmost point of LI. Montauk Historical Society maintains this lighthouse while the US Coast Guard operates the light & foghorn. $6, seniors $3.50, children $2.50. Gift shop. Click here for directions & here for location. |
| 2000
Montauk Hwy.,MontaukNY11954Turtle Hill, | Tel631-668-2544 |
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631-668-2546; |
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keeper@montauklighthouse.com |
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montauklighthouse.com |
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| Maintains 1750 Havens Estate, includind main house built in early 1750s with 1885 additions. Museum houses a collection of Indian artifacts, early tools and more. |
| Montauk Hwy.,Center MorichesNY11934 | Tel631-878-1776 |
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| Admission is one quarter. Open May-October. |
| Hempstead Tpk.,East MeadowNY11554Eisenhower Park, | Tel516-542-4517 |
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| 8
Broad St.,GreenportNY11944 | Tel516-632-8230 |
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| State University of Stony Brook Collections and exhibits of Long Island natural heritage and geology |
| Stony BrookNY11790 | Tel631-632-8230 |
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| Place where children and adults can learn about Jewish life, history, customs and traditions |
| 74
Hauppage Rd.,CommackNY11725 | Tel631-462-9800 |
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| The Museum occupies the elegant neo-Georgian mansion of the Frick country estate. Featuring ten refurbished galleries, the Museum produces four major art exhibitions per year. |
| 1
Museum Dr.,RoslynNY11576Route 25A, | Tel516-484-9337 |
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| This museum serves as a repository of artifacts collected during the 70+ years of the Nassau County Police Department's service to the public. |
| 1490
Franklin Ave.,MineolaNY11501 | Tel516-573-7620 |
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| Gallery exhibits in sculpture, photography, painting & graphics created by faculty, students & outside artists. |
| 268
Wheatley Rd.,Old WestburyNY11568 | Tel516-686-7542 |
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| This museum features a permanent shipbuilding exhibit as well as displays of objects and memorabilia reflecting life in the Northport area through all periods of history. |
| 215
Main St.,Northport VillageNY11768 | Tel631-757-9859 |
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631-757-9398; |
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northporthistorical.org |
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| The house was constructed in the early 18th century with many 17th century features. Of particular interest is the kitchen with its large fireplace and unusual construction. |
| 853
St. Johnland Rd.,Kings ParkNY11754 | Tel631-265-6768 |
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| Old Bethpage Long Island NY Village Restoration A living history museum portraying the life of Long Island during the mid 1800's Blacksmith, farmhouse, farm animals, authentic homes & all the people who run these make up the 'townspeople' |
| 1303
Round Swamp Rd.,Old BethpageNY11804 | Tel516-572-8400 |
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| The oldest church in Massapequa erected in 1844. With it's stained glass windows, offers an excellent example of church architecture of the period. |
| Cedar Shore Dr.,MassapequaNY11758 | Tel516-799-4676 |
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| Once an actual grist mill & currently the oldest standing building in Nassau County, the museum includes the mill, a general store, barber shop, dental office, Indian area & a bay life area. All of the artifacts come from old East Rockaway families. Admission is free. |
| East RockawayNY11518Woods & Atlantic Avenues, | Tel516-887-6300 |
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| Built by Thomas Halsey circa 1660, it is the oldest house in Southampton; has 17th and 18th century furniture.
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| 249
South Main St.,SouthamptonNY | Tel631-283-2494 |
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| Today in East Hampton, Hook Mill , Pantigo Mill and Gardiners Mill still stand. These mills can be read as testimonials of a native technology. |
| North Main St.,East HamptonNY11937 | Tel631-324-0713 |
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| 353 Year old Cutchogue home which is the "Oldest English House in the State". |
| Main Rd.,MattituckNY | Tel631-298-5248 |
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| Behind the Quogue Library, the 1822 schoolhouse has toys, farm equipment and early utensils.
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| 90
Quogue St.,QuogueNY | Tel631-653-4224 |
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| This Museum was the first village-owned seat of government, containing a courtroom, the village clerk's office and a police station. |
| 215
South Wellwood Ave.,LindenhurstNY11757 | Tel631-957-4385 |
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| Country estate of John Shaffer Phipps . Created in the image of an 18th C. English country estate. The mansion is still furnished. The formal gardens, open lawns & woodlands fill out the property. Guided tours of house & garden available. |
| 71
Old Westbury Road,Old WestburyNY11568 | Tel516-333-0048 |
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| Headquarted in the historic Earle-Wightman House museum and library, the society has provided tourists, students, scholars, and historians with craft exhibits, lectures, maps, photos, historical and genealogical documents for more than 40 yrs Directions |
| 20
Summit St.,Oyster BayNY11771P.O. Box 297, | Tel516-922-5032 |
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516-922-6892; |
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obhistory@aol.com |
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| The museum complex of the Oysterponds Historical Society consists of the Village House, a 19th centruy-furnished boarding house; the Hallock Building, has a research library and archives; Old Point Schoolhouse offers chaning exhibits and an annual summer exhibition; Webb House, an 18th century house moved from Green-port, has period rooms. |
| Village Lane,OrientNY11957 | Tel631-323-2480 |
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| Former home od Scottish immigrant Robert Pagan, exhibits the typical Victoriam era parlor and kitchen, bedroom and bathroom plus changing displays related to local history |
| 143
Hendrickson Ave.,Valley StreamNY | Tel516-872-4159 |
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| Museum offers workshops, children's art classes, sculpture gardens, concerts, films, lectures, and changing exhibits: featuring expressionism, realism, Impressionism, and much more. |
| 25
Job's Lane,SouthamptonNY11968 | Tel631-283-2118 |
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631-283-7006; |
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| The 18th century shop is restored to the period of Southampton's famous silversmith, Elias Pelletreau, who worked here from 1750 to 1810. See a forge, tools and Pelletreau creations.
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Main St.,SouthamptonNY11968 | Tel631-283-2494 |
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| Artifacts left behind by the native Montauks are on display in the museum along with a collection of aboriginal tools. An educational display on archaeological techniques is on display. |
| Montauk Hwy.,MontaukNY11954 | Tel631-852-7878 |
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| The Phillips House is one of the Victorian homes surviving from an era when influential, well-to-do sea captains lived in Rockville Centre. Guided tour by appointment. |
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Hempstead Ave.,Rockville CentreNY11570 | Tel516-678-9201 |
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| Lincoln St.,RiverheadNY | Tel631-369-1616 |
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| The Polish-American Museum features exhibits on Poles and Polish Americans who have made valuable contributions to medicine, education, science, arts and political thought. |
| 16
Bellview Ave.,Port WashingtonNY11050 | Tel516-883-6542 |
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516-767-1936; |
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lieye.com |
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| This was the home and studio of abstract expressionist painters Jackson Pollock and his wife, Lee Krasner. Exhibits, summer lectures and an art-reference library.
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Fireplace Rd.,East HamptonNY11937 | Tel631-324-4929 |
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631-324-8768; |
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| This site houses the museum's collection of small artifacts, photographs and other bits of railroad history from Long Island. |
| Railroad Ave.,GreenportNY11901 | Tel631-477-0439 |
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rmli.org |
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| Retired railroad equipment on display outside, including 3 steam locomotives. Ride the 1964-65 World's Fair mini train. Limited handicapped access on cars. Indoor museum features photos, railroad items, gift shop. Group tours by appointment.
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| 416
Griffin Ave.,Riverhead HamletNY11944 | Tel631-727-7920 |
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631-261-6545; |
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rmli.org |
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| School program, summer programs and a lecture series for adults. On display are furnishings of the Colonial period plus a beautiful Christmas exhibit each December. Add'l Website |
| 20
West Main St.,Oyster BayNY11771 | Tel516-922-6808 |
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516-922-7640; |
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raynhamhallmuseum.org |
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| This nine-room house, built in 1850, is decorated and furnished in Vicotrian style. |
| Yaphank Ave.,YaphankNY11980& Main St., | Tel631-924-3401 |
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| Georgian colonial landmark 1767 house features arts and antiques |
| 199
Broadway,LawrenceNY11559 | Tel516-239-1157 |
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| A collection of 28 carriages displayed in two large barns, ranging from delicate buggies and elegant formal carriages to full-size replica of a Heavy Concord Stagecoach. |
| 129
Main St.,AmagansettNY11930At Windmill Lane, | Tel631-267-3020 |
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| Sag HarborNY11963Sage and Church Sts, | |
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| Oyster Bay Long Island NY Teddy Roosevelt's home Tours of house every 1/2 hour from 9:30-4 Admission $5 for people over 17 Also, Visitor Center & Old Orchard Museum |
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Sagamore Hill Drive,Oyster Bay CoveNY11771Off Cove Neck Rd., | Tel516-922-4788 |
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516-922-4447; |
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sahi_information@nps.gov |
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nps.gov |
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| Circa 1692. Sagtikos Manor originally stretched from the Great South Bay into the center of the Island at Brentwood. It's 1200 Acres formed a shape which resembled that of a "head of a snake," the Indian term being "Sagtikos." The Manor House will remain as it has been over the past 100 years, as a historic house museum interpreting the rich history of the families that preserved it. |
| Montauk Hwy.,West Bay ShoreNY11706 | Tel631-854-0939 |
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Moriches Rd.,Saint JamesNY11780 | Tel631-862-8333 |
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| This 216-acre preserve is a former Gold Coast estate located on Long Island Sound. "Falaise," the beautiful Normandy-style manor house holds the family art and is open for guided tours. Hempstead House has an extensive display of items from the Buten Wedgewood Ceramics collection. |
| 121
Middle Neck Rd.,Port WashingtonNY11050 | Tel516-571-7900 |
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| Serves as the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Scoiety's Museum. Featured are rooms and furnishings of the Colonial, Empire and Victorian periods. |
| 336
Port Washington Blvd.,Port WashingtonNY11050 | Tel516-365-9074 |
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| Housed in a former Methodist parsonage, the museum focuses on the history of Sea Cliff. Changing exhibits, a permanent display of early Sea Cliff photographs and a Victorian kitchen are included. |
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Sea CliffNY11579 | Tel516-671-0080 |
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| The museum contains many artifacts and memorabilia that reflect the farming and fishing life along the South Shore in the early days of the century. |
| 3890
Waverly,SeafordNY11783 | Tel516-826-1150 |
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| This 1797 farmhouse was used by early herders; includes 5 rooms decorated in Victorian-style, and herb and rose gardens. |
| Montauk Hwy.,MontaukNY11954 | Tel631-668-5340 |
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| Former home of patriot James Havens, elected to Provincial Congress. House dates to 1743. Barn has farm and fishing artifacts. |
| 16
South Ferry Road,Shelter IslandNY11964Route 114, | Tel631-749-0025 |
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sihissoc@optonline.net; |
Website: |
shelterislandhistsoc.org |
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| This 18th century colonial farmstead, features a barn, corn crib, ice house and sheep. The house is decorated with hand-painted floral frescos by an unknown colonial artisan. |
| 55
Old Post Rd.,East SetauketNY11733 | Tel631-692-4664 |
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| Museum depicts 10,000 years of Shinnecock history |
| 100
Montauk Hwy.,SouthamptonNY11968 | Tel631-287-4923 |
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631-287-7153; |
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| Cultural organization that runs year-round art gallery with juried shows, children & adult art classes, music & poetry events, craft shows, outdoor concerts. |
| 660
Rt. 25A,Saint JamesNY11780 | Tel631-862-6575 |
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programs@stacarts.org; |
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stacarts.org |
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| Built in 1892 is now the office of the Town of Huntington Historian. |
| 225
Main St.,HuntingtonNY11724 | Tel631-351-3244 |
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| Hours: Daily from 10am-4pm. Entry Fee $5 for Adults, $3 for seniors, students and children under 12. Children under 3 are free. SOFO members are FREE. |
| 377
Bridgehampton Tpk.,Sag HarborNY | Tel631-537-9735 |
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| This museum is located in an 1843 Greek Revival-style whaling captain's home and exhibits whaling memorabilia, Shinnecock Indian artifacts, a country store, post office, schoolhouse, a barn and a working blacksmith's shop. |
| 14
Meeting House Lane,SouthamptonNY11969PO Box 303, | Tel631-283-2494 |
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| The society owns more than a dozen buildings in Southold, many at Main Street and Maple Lane. Buildings date from 1750 to 1900 and include houses, barns, commercial structures. |
| 54325
Main Rd.,SoutholdNY11971P.O. Box 1, | Tel631-765-5500 |
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shsdirec@optonline.net; |
Website: |
southoldhistoricalsociety.org |
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| Items from earliest Long Island inhabitants years ago to contemporaries. View handiwork of Eskimos, middle and far western American Indians and native tribes of Central and South America.
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| 1080
Main Bayview Rd.,SoutholdNY11791 | Tel631-765-5577 |
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indianmuseum@aol.com; |
Website: |
southoldindianmuseum.org |
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| Exhibits on whaling and oyster industries, tools, equipment, whale-oil lamps. Also, antique furniture and items from Lipton Cup sailing races.
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| 319
Main St.,GreenportNY11944 | Tel631-477-3026 |
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| Long Island's most completely equipped working Grist Mill, the Stony Brook Grist Mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
| Harbor Rd.,Stony BrookNYoff Main St., | Tel631-751-2244 |
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| Exhibitions & programs concentrate on the history of Suffolk County & its people. Resources of the museum include research library, archives and education programs. |
| 300
West Main St.,RiverheadNY11901 | Tel631-727-2881 |
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riverheadli.com |
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| Documents the history of the Suffolk County Police Department. |
| 30
Yaphank Ave.,YaphankNY11980 | Tel631-852-6011 |
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| Mt. Sinai-Coram Rd.,FarmingdaleNY11735Bald Hill Scenic Overlook, | |
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| Hale Hall,FarmingdaleNY11735 | Tel516-420-2181 |
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| Farm workshop, farm wagons & farm tools are part of this exhibit. Stoneware & creamware from the restoration are also on exhibit. There are guided tours from June to October. |
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Fort Salonga Rd.,CenterportNY11721 | Tel631-754-1180 |
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| The Swan River Schoolhouse, built in 1858, was last used as a school in 1936. Shows typical school furniture, the original schoolhouse bell and books used by the student who attended this school. |
| Roe,East PatchogueNY11772 | Tel631-475-1700 |
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| Interesting selection of Long Island wildlife and their habitats displayed with special presentations focusing on various subjects. Accompanying the museum is a large preserve for splendid nature walks.
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| Washington Ave.,SeafordNY11783At Merrick Rd. & Sunrise Hwy., | Tel516-571-7443 |
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| Love Lane,MattituckNY11952 | Tel516-588-0033 |
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| Explore the history of the telephone with interactive displays & antique artifacts. |
| 445
Commack Rd.,CommackNY | Tel516-543-1321 |
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Roslyn Rd.,Roslyn HeightsNY11576 | Tel516-621-2288 |
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| Historic house with barn dating from the 1850's. |
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Main St.,Center MorichesNYP.O. Box 26, | Tel631-878-8862 |
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631-878-5528; |
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| Has 1640-1840 furnishings; a mid-19th century carriage house and blacksmith shop. Schoolhouse, ice house and Treasure Exchange consignment shop, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tue.-Sat., mid-May through November. |
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| One of the finest collections of early Long Island furniture, dating to 1750, plus a colonial herb garden. This house is an unusually large saltbox structure. |
| 91
North Country Rd.,SetauketNY11733 | Tel631-692-4664 |
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staff@splia.org; |
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splia.org |
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| This Lovely Victorian house contains furnishings & documents which tell the stories of the members of the Townsend family. |
| 107
East Main St.,Oyster Bay CoveNY11771 | Tel516-558-7092 |
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| 1840 Josiah Tuthill House offers a view of life from 1700s through 1850. Spinning wheels and photos.
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Mill Rd.,Wading RiverNY | Tel631-288-1139 |
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| Located in 80 acres of former Walter Chrysler estate this museum focuses on the evolution of American shipping since Civil War, has 14 galleries |
| 300
Steamboat Rd.,Kings PointNY | Tel516-773-5000 |
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| Collection of ship models, paintings, prints documents & maritime artifacts. |
| Kings PointNY11024McNulty Campus, | Tel516-773-5515 |
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| 6 exhibits annually, 4,700 square feet facility. |
| Stony BrookNY11794Staller Cntr. , SUNY Stony Brook, | Tel516-632-7240 |
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Main St.,RoslynNY | Tel516-625-4363 |
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| One of the few remaining tide mills on Long Island, circa 1792. May 24 12-2pm, June 25 2:30-4:30pm, July 26 4-6pm, August 23 2:30-4:30pm, September 20 1:15-3:15pm, October 2 11am-1pm. Fee is $10. |
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| The 43-acre museum complex counts among its collections not only the Gold Coast-era mansion, a marine museum, natural history habitats, curator's cottage, seaplane hangar, boathouse and numerous other estate features, but also marine and natural history specimens, house furnishings and fine arts, photographs and archives, and an extensive collection of ethnographic objects that make up the former William K. Vanderbilt II estate. |
| 180
Little Neck Rd.,CenterportNY11721 | Tel631-854-5555 |
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| Housed in a building that was formerly the Babylon Village Library, this museum contains artifacts, photographs and memorabilia relative to Babylon and West Islip history. |
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West Main,BabylonNY11702 | Tel516-669-7086 |
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| Maintains 1828 History House with artifacts, farm tools, clothing, documents and books on local history and genealogy; gift shop.
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North Country Rd.,Wading RiverNY11792P.O. Box 263, | Tel631-929-4082 |
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Walt Whitman Rd.,Kings ParkNY11754 | Tel631-427-5240 |
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| Features exhibition galleries, an orientation film and Walt Whitman's voice on tape, a performance space called The Poetry Circle, a classroom area, a library, and a museum shop and bookstore. |
| 246
Old Walt Whitman Rd.,Huntington StationNY11746 | Tel631-427-5240 |
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Mill Rd.,Westhampton BeachNY11978 | Tel631-288-1139 |
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| The Wilderness Traveling Museum is the field trip that comes to you & provides a hands-on learning experience with Native American culture & Natural history understanding. |
| Peconic Bay Blvd.,AquebogueNY11931PO Box 88, | Tel631-722-4645 |
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| Two hundred and fifty years of history are preserved at the William Floyd Estate. The 25 room Old House, the 12 outbuildings, the graveyard & the 613 acres of forest, field & marsh, illustrate the Floyd Family history in Mastic. |
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Park Dr.,MasticNY11951 | Tel631-399-2030 |
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631-399-0017; |
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