Museums
Long Island is home to an impressive variety of museums that celebrate art, history, science, nature, and culture. These destinations offer visitors the chance to explore fascinating collections, hands-on exhibits, and beautifully preserved spaces that reflect the island’s diverse heritage.
From family-friendly learning experiences to galleries and historic estates, museums across Nassau and Suffolk counties provide something for every age and interest. Whether you’re seeking a day of discovery, a cultural outing, or a quiet escape into the past, Long Island’s museums deliver enriching experiences year-round.
Museums on Long Island
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530
📞 (516) 572-3633
🌐 cradleofaviation.org
Long Island Children’s Museum
11 Davis Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
📞 (516) 224-5900
🌐 licm.org
Nassau County Museum of Art
1 Museum Dr, Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576
📞 (516) 625-0200
🌐 nassaumuseum.org
Garvies Point Museum & Preserve
50 Barry Dr, Glen Cove, NY 11542
📞 (516) 571-8010
🌐 garviespointmuseum.com
Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium
180 Little Neck Rd, Centerport, NY 11721
📞 (631) 354-2750
🌐 vanderbiltmuseum.org
The Heckscher Museum of Art
2 Prime Ave, Huntington, NY 11743
📞 (631) 351-2000
🌐 heckscher.org
Long Island Museum (Art, History & Carriages)
1200 NY-25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
📞 (631) 751-0066
🌐 longislandmuseum.org
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, NY 11568
📞 (516) 333-6644
🌐 oldwestburygardens.org
American Airpower Museum
1230 New Hwy, Farmingdale, NY 11735
📞 (516) 549-7970
🌐 americanairpowermuseum.org
Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
301 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
📞 (631) 367-3418
🌐 cshwhalingmuseum.org
Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum
200 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
📞 (631) 725-0325
🌐 sagharborwhalingmuseum.org
Parrish Art Museum
279 Montauk Hwy, Water Mill, NY 11976
📞 (631) 283-1960
🌐 parrishart.org
Children’s Museum of the East End (CMEE)
376 Bridgehampton–Sag Harbor Tpke, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
📞 (631) 537-6622
🌐 cmee.org
Long Island Maritime Museum
88 West Ave, West Sayville, NY 11796
📞 (631) 587-3100
🌐 limaritime.org
Railroad Museum of Long Island – Riverhead
416 Griffing Ave, Riverhead, NY 11901
📞 (631) 727-3433
🌐 rmli.org
Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF)
97 Main St, Stony Brook, NY 11790
📞 (631) 689-5888
🌐 limusichalloffame.org
Planning Your Museum Day
Many museums offer discounted days, family programs, and seasonal outdoor exhibits – check calendars before you go. Village locations like Huntington, Stony Brook, and Greenport pair perfectly with a stroll, lunch, and shopping, while Garden City’s museum row makes it easy to visit multiple spots in one trip.
