
Long Island Children's Museum
Known For
- •H2OH! water play area
- •backyard outdoor zone
- •theater shows
- •sensory/quiet room
Insider Tips
Best Time
Weekday mornings or early afternoons for smaller crowds; avoid school holidays if possible.
Ideal For
Pro Tip
Bring a change of clothes for the water zone and sturdy shoes for the backyard dig area.
Artfully housed in a former airplane hangar, the award-winning Long Island Children’s Museum is a creative, innovative and inspiring destination for children and their grown-ups. With 44,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor exhibit space (12 galleries, a sensory garden and 2 art exhibit spaces) and a state of the art theater, families have ample opportunities to play and learn together in a nurturing environment. Check our website for the schedule of interactive family programming. Our professional performances include music, dance and theater.
Price Level
$$
Website
www.licm.orgContact
+1 516-224-5800
Reservations Available
Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 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% (#3 of 21)
Popular With
Tourist Awareness
TripAdvisor: #3 of 21 things to do in Garden City