Museums can help you learn more about a wide variety of topics, including art, science, and history, while also giving you the chance to snap some great photos. Even if a museum normally doesn’t allow pics, some make an exception for Museum Selfie Day, observed on the third Wednesday in January. Our REALTORS® suggest heading out to one of the following Long Island museums on January 17, 2024, to create a lasting memory with a selfie.
- The Long Island Museum – 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
The Long Island Museum, located near Stony Brook homes for sale, is dedicated to American art, history, and carriages with an eye toward Long Island, with exhibits focused on baseball stadiums of Long Island and New York City, as well as Long Island artists of the 19th to mid-20th centuries. Also, stop by its Carriage Museum, which will take you on a journey into the past as you get to see horse-drawn transportation such as fire carriages. - Nassau County Museum of Art – 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576
The Nassau County Museum of Art is located on the former Frick Estate and has plenty of pieces to appreciate inside as well as outside. Its three-story mansion houses varied exhibits and hosts classes and events for all ages. Walk through marked trails outside to see fields, woods, ponds, and a native plant garden. And stroll through the formal garden to see over 40 pieces of sculpture. - Long Island Emporium Children’s Museum of Science & Engineering – Port Jeff Harbor, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
You might have to caution your kids not to touch exhibits at many museums, but the Long Island Emporium Children’s Museum of Science & Engineering provides the opposite experience. At this museum, located near Garden City homes for sale, kids and families are encouraged to participate in hands-on exhibits and activities that teach about science, experimentation, creativity, and exploration. Stop at the outdoor Sensory Garden so kids can use all of their senses and learn techniques to help them self-calm or focus. - The Heckscher Museum of Art – 2 Prime Ave., Huntington, NY 11743
Located in historic Heckscher Park just around the corner from Huntington homes for sale, The Heckscher Museum of Art has a permanent collection of over 2,500 works ranging from the 16th century to the present. Changing exhibitions highlight different aspects of the museum’s vast collection, and public programs encourage kids and adults to make art as well as learn about it. Programs include a tour and sketch session in the galleries led by a local art studio that encourages visitors to explore and draw as the modern artworks inspire them. - Science Museum of Long Island – 1526 N. Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030
The 36-acre Lee’s Pond Preserve is the ideal setting for the Science Museum of Long Island since it provides a vibrant, living laboratory for kids to learn about science. Located just around the corner from Manhasset homes for sale, the preserve encompasses diverse ecological landscapes, including forests and intertidal beaches. In addition to learning about science from plant and animal life in the preserve, visitors can participate in fun, selfie-worthy family workshops that feature fun activities like a candy chemistry experiment and an egg drop challenge.
Long Island’s diverse museums are just one reason that makes the area a great place to call home. Contact us to learn more or to see Nassau County homes for sale or Suffolk County homes for sale.