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Stony Brook · Long Island · New York4.6(351)

The Long Island Museum

Cultural Venue
Landmark

Known For

  • Carriage Museum with 19th-century phaetons and fire wagons
  • Phoebe Stanley's 1870 vardo (Gypsy wagon)
  • Contemporary art and baseball memorabilia exhibits
  • Interactive children’s art projects
  • Crocheted tree installations

Insider Tips

Best Time

Thursday evenings for extended hours and two-for-one admission, or weekends for family activities

Ideal For

History enthusiastsFamilies with childrenArt loversCommunity group visits

Pro Tip

Don’t miss the basement gallery for rare European carriages—easy to overlook but worth the detour.

Located on Long Island's North Shore in the heart of Stony Brook Village, the Long Island Museum is a vibrant cultural destination. As the only Smithsonian Affiliate on Long Island, the LIM is dedicated to inspiring people of all ages with an understanding and enjoyment of American art, history and carriages as expressed through the heritage of Long Island and its diverse communities. The museum grounds are nine acres, featuring three modern exhibition buildings and five historic structures. The Art Museum houses a permanent collection of American art and two changing exhibition galleries. The 40,000 square foot Carriage Museum is home to the finest collection of American horse-drawn transportation artifacts in the world, most on permanent exhibition. Among the five historic structures on the museum grounds are a one-room schoolhouse and a blacksmith shop, both used exclusively for school programs. Enjoy lovely gardens, a fountain framed by historic buildings as well as beautifully crocheted trees and the LIM’s latest sculpture installation, the work of Phillip Grausman.

Price Level

$

Contact

+1 631-751-0066

Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM

Drifter Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#2 of 14)

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Tourist Awareness

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TripAdvisor: #2 of 14 things to do in Stony Brook

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