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Garden City · New York4.7(731)

Cradle of Aviation Museum

Cultural Venue
Landmark

Known For

  • interactive cockpits
  • planetarium dome shows
  • retro arcade games room
  • Blue Angels jet display
  • Pan Am and Grumman exhibits

Insider Tips

Best Time

Weekday mornings or early afternoons for fewer crowds and more docent interaction

Ideal For

Family outingsSchool field tripsAviation enthusiastsRainy day adventures

Pro Tip

Grab a library pass for free admission and don’t miss the arcade’s vintage games after exploring the exhibits.

Long Island's world class aviation museum, Leroy R. and Rose W. Grumman IMAX Dome Theater, and Red Planet Cafe located in Reckson Special Events Center, 100 years of Long Island's Aerospace Heritage.

Price Level

$$

Contact

+1 516-572-4111

Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Drifter Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#1 of 21)

Popular With

FamiliesCouplesFriends

Tourist Awareness

LevelHigh

TripAdvisor: #1 of 21 things to do in Garden City

Data confidence: high(5 sources)