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ROCK HALL MUSEUM | ROCK HALL MUSEUM
Offers many public programs including concerts, October Country Fair, storytelling, Watercolor Workshop in the Garden, Children's Garden Club, and a variety of changing exhibits.
The museum offers a guided tour, programs of historic interest, special lectures and an educational program for students.
Friends of Rock Hall are volunteers who raise funds and sponsor historic research.
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT (516) 239-1157 FOR AVAILABLE DATES AND TIMES AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OR COMPLETE THE FORM AT THE LINK BELOW:
https://www.friendsofrockhall.org/hours-admission
Offers many public programs including concerts, October Country Fair, storytelling, Watercolor Workshop in the Garden, Children's Garden Club, and a variety of changing exhibits.
The museum offers a guided tour, programs of historic interest, special lectures and an educational program for students.
Friends of Rock Hall are volunteers who raise funds and sponsor historic research.
PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE AT (516) 239-1157 FOR AVAILABLE DATES AND TIMES AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE OR COMPLETE THE FORM AT THE LINK BELOW:
https://www.friendsofrockhall.org/hours-admission
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Local / Regional History Museums
SINGLE AND GROUP TOURS-GREENPORT | SINGLE AND GROUP TOURS-GREENPORT
Provides single and group tours of museum and equipment on site. Group tours need advance notice. Call for more information.
Provides single and group tours of museum and equipment on site. Group tours need advance notice. Call for more information.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Walking Tours
Museums
Special Libraries
Local / Regional History Museums
WANTAGH PRESERVATION SOCIETY AND THE WANTAGH MUSEUM | WANTAGH PRESERVATION SOCIETY AND THE WANTAGH MUSEUM
Maintains the Wantagh Museum and engages in other activities to improve the historical and environmental values of the community. The WPS is responsible for maintaining the museum grounds that include: Old Wantagh Rail Road Station; “Jamaica” Parlor Car and Recreated 1904 Wantagh Post Office. In addition to being open on Sunday afternoons from mid-April to mid-October, the Museum hosts many special events throughout the year. Hours are subject to change, as the Museum is staffed by all volunteers. The museum grounds are open all year round from dawn until dusk. Call for detailed information.
Maintains the Wantagh Museum and engages in other activities to improve the historical and environmental values of the community. The WPS is responsible for maintaining the museum grounds that include: Old Wantagh Rail Road Station; “Jamaica” Parlor Car and Recreated 1904 Wantagh Post Office. In addition to being open on Sunday afternoons from mid-April to mid-October, the Museum hosts many special events throughout the year. Hours are subject to change, as the Museum is staffed by all volunteers. The museum grounds are open all year round from dawn until dusk. Call for detailed information.
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Railroad Museums
Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
History Museums
HUNTINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY | HUNTINGTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Preserves and exhibits local history and presents programs on the local history of Huntington. Offers educational programs for school age children at the Conklin and Kissam House Museums and a summer camp program. Offers tours, exhibitions, craft classes, genealogy workshops, seasonal festivals and special events.
Preserves and exhibits local history and presents programs on the local history of Huntington. Offers educational programs for school age children at the Conklin and Kissam House Museums and a summer camp program. Offers tours, exhibitions, craft classes, genealogy workshops, seasonal festivals and special events.
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Ethnic / Cultural Festivals
Genealogy Classes
Community Celebrations / Festivals
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Camps
Historical Societies
Local / Regional History Museums
1890 HOUSE, CORTLAND | 1890 HOUSE, CORTLAND
Thirty-room Gilded Age mansion, built by a successful industrialist, with restored period rooms featuring parquet floors, stained glass windows, oak and cherry woodwork, and decorative stenciling; settings; changing exhibitions; programs, and special events.
Thirty-room Gilded Age mansion, built by a successful industrialist, with restored period rooms featuring parquet floors, stained glass windows, oak and cherry woodwork, and decorative stenciling; settings; changing exhibitions; programs, and special events.
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History Museums
LIBRARY SERVICES - NEW BERLIN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM | NEW BERLIN LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Books, eBooks, CD''s, movies, audio, periodicals and Braille works available. Free Wi-Fi.
Books, eBooks, CD''s, movies, audio, periodicals and Braille works available. Free Wi-Fi.
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Public Wi-Fi Sites
Reference/Information
Historic Preservation
History Museums
Children's Library Services
Public Libraries
TACKAPAUSHA MUSEUM AND PRESERVE | TACKAPAUSHA MUSEUM AND PRESERVE
Offers an historic and beautiful 84-acre sanctuary of oak forests, ponds, streams, small mammals and scores of bird species, all of which can viewed via five miles of clearly marked trails. In addition, the preserve incorporates a 3,000-square-foot museum with displays about the ecology of Long Island, as well as animal exhibits and shows and interactive activities for children. The museum is also available for birthday parties on weekends. Call for detailed information.
Offers an historic and beautiful 84-acre sanctuary of oak forests, ponds, streams, small mammals and scores of bird species, all of which can viewed via five miles of clearly marked trails. In addition, the preserve incorporates a 3,000-square-foot museum with displays about the ecology of Long Island, as well as animal exhibits and shows and interactive activities for children. The museum is also available for birthday parties on weekends. Call for detailed information.
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Natural History Museums
Parks / Recreation Areas
Recreational Trails
Nature Centers / Walks
Recreational Activities / Sports
History Museums
Museums
THE BUNDY MUSEUM | BUNDY MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND ART
The Bundy Museum campus consists of 5 buildings; the Bundy house, Visitor Center, Bundy Annex Theater (located behind the museum), Gallery 131 at 131 Main St, and Binghamton Photo at 32 Cedar St
The Bundy Museum campus consists of 5 buildings; the Bundy house, Visitor Center, Bundy Annex Theater (located behind the museum), Gallery 131 at 131 Main St, and Binghamton Photo at 32 Cedar St
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Art Museums
Clerical Volunteer Opportunities
History Museums
Event Setup/Cleanup Volunteer Opportunities
NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM | NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM
Provides exhibits and research information from New York State's past, present, and future. Seeks to provide inquiry, discovery, and history access into New York's rich, artistic, social, historical and environmental legacies, in fields of geology, biology, anthropology, and history.
Provides exhibits and research information from New York State's past, present, and future. Seeks to provide inquiry, discovery, and history access into New York's rich, artistic, social, historical and environmental legacies, in fields of geology, biology, anthropology, and history.
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Native American Community
Volunteer Opportunities
Museums
Natural History Museums
Historic Preservation
History Museums
SINGLE AND GROUP TOURS-RIVERHEAD | SINGLE AND GROUP TOURS-RIVERHEAD
Provides single and group tours of museum and equipment on site. Group Tours need advance notice. Call for more information.
Provides single and group tours of museum and equipment on site. Group Tours need advance notice. Call for more information.
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Special Libraries
Volunteer Opportunities
Local / Regional History Museums
Walking Tours
Museums
SCHOOL TOURS OF THE WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE | WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE MUSEUM AND STATE HISTORIC SITE
Offers students an interdisciplinary historical and literary experience, directly related to the New York State Social Studies curriculum and enables students to develop a greater knowledge and appreciation of American and Long Island history. Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and enhance creativity by actually producing poetry. Call for further information.
Offers students an interdisciplinary historical and literary experience, directly related to the New York State Social Studies curriculum and enables students to develop a greater knowledge and appreciation of American and Long Island history. Students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and enhance creativity by actually producing poetry. Call for further information.
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Writing Instruction
Field Trips / Excursions
Sightseeing / Guided Tours
Historic Preservation
History Museums
SAGTIKOS MANOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY | SAGTIKOS MANOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Preserves and promotes the Sagtikos Manor, the oldest house in the town of Islip. Offers tours and various events. The history of the manor mirrors the history of Long Island and New York State. Group tours by reservation only. Please call Patty at (516) 885-4797 or email for reservations at: [email protected]. Requires 2 weeks notice.
Preserves and promotes the Sagtikos Manor, the oldest house in the town of Islip. Offers tours and various events. The history of the manor mirrors the history of Long Island and New York State. Group tours by reservation only. Please call Patty at (516) 885-4797 or email for reservations at: [email protected]. Requires 2 weeks notice.
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Sightseeing / Guided Tours
Historic House Museums
HISTORY OF RAILROADING ON LONG ISLAND | HISTORY OF RAILROADING ON LONG ISLAND
Provides an informative lecture on the history of railroading on Long Island. Call for more information.Speakers available within Suffolk County evenings or afternoons, 7 days a week, all year.
Provides an informative lecture on the history of railroading on Long Island. Call for more information.Speakers available within Suffolk County evenings or afternoons, 7 days a week, all year.
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Local / Regional History Museums
Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
Public Lectures / Discussions
SANDS POINT PRESERVE | SANDS POINT PRESERVE
Offers a magnificent 216-acre park, including its historic mansions and the Phil Dejana Learning Center. The Conservancy provides year-round educational and cultural programs, seasonal celebrations, mansion tours, fitness activities as well as private/corporate event services and film/TV location facilities. Visitors can enjoy tours, hikes, walks, picnics, dog walk/run, playground, welcome center, gift shop and more. Call for detailed information.
Offers a magnificent 216-acre park, including its historic mansions and the Phil Dejana Learning Center. The Conservancy provides year-round educational and cultural programs, seasonal celebrations, mansion tours, fitness activities as well as private/corporate event services and film/TV location facilities. Visitors can enjoy tours, hikes, walks, picnics, dog walk/run, playground, welcome center, gift shop and more. Call for detailed information.
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Recreational Activities / Sports
Public Parks
Parks / Recreation Areas
Dog Parks
Museums
Leisure Activities / Recreation
Nature Centers / Walks
History Museums
MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ARMOR | MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ARMOR
Offers 25,000-square-foot Museum of American Armor, just inside the grounds of the Old Bethpage Village Restoration. The ability of the museum to create a military armored column among vintage farm houses and country roads, accurately replicating the sights and sounds of American forces during World War II, stands as one of the most compelling educational tools our region has at its disposal, in telling the seminal story of American courage, valor, and sacrifice, a virtual time machine. Call for detailed information.
Offers 25,000-square-foot Museum of American Armor, just inside the grounds of the Old Bethpage Village Restoration. The ability of the museum to create a military armored column among vintage farm houses and country roads, accurately replicating the sights and sounds of American forces during World War II, stands as one of the most compelling educational tools our region has at its disposal, in telling the seminal story of American courage, valor, and sacrifice, a virtual time machine. Call for detailed information.
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History Museums
Military Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
Museums
Arts and Culture Volunteer Opportunities
NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART | NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART
Located at the former Frick Estate, a spectacular 145-acre property in Roslyn Harbor in the heart of Long Island's fabled Gold Coast. The main museum building, named in honor of art collectors and philanthropists Arnold and Joan Saltzman, is a three-story Georgian mansion that exemplifies Gold Coast architecture of the late 19th century. In addition to the Arnold & Joan Saltzman Fine Art Building, Nassau County Museum of Art includes the Sculpture Park, Formal Gardens of historic importance, the Pinetum, ponds, woodlands, an architecturally-significant restored trellis, rare specimen trees, and marked walking trails. Serves more than 18,000 Long Island school children and their teachers who visit the museum each year for exhibition tours and art-related activities. The Education Department additionally sponsors extensive programming for children, adults and family groups and also offers professional development to Long Island's educators. Rental space is also available. Call for detailed information.
Located at the former Frick Estate, a spectacular 145-acre property in Roslyn Harbor in the heart of Long Island's fabled Gold Coast. The main museum building, named in honor of art collectors and philanthropists Arnold and Joan Saltzman, is a three-story Georgian mansion that exemplifies Gold Coast architecture of the late 19th century. In addition to the Arnold & Joan Saltzman Fine Art Building, Nassau County Museum of Art includes the Sculpture Park, Formal Gardens of historic importance, the Pinetum, ponds, woodlands, an architecturally-significant restored trellis, rare specimen trees, and marked walking trails. Serves more than 18,000 Long Island school children and their teachers who visit the museum each year for exhibition tours and art-related activities. The Education Department additionally sponsors extensive programming for children, adults and family groups and also offers professional development to Long Island's educators. Rental space is also available. Call for detailed information.
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Museums
Parks / Recreation Areas
Arts and Culture Volunteer Opportunities
Art Museums
History Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
Nature Centers / Walks
Art Galleries / Exhibits
NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUMS & PRESERVES | NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND MUSEUMS
Manages more than 70 parks, preserves, museums, historic properties, and athletic facilities comprising 6,000 acres throughout the county. The Parks department operates numerous museums and plays host to others by providing the property and physical facilities as well as other services. These museums provide a range of artistic and educational experiences for the public. In addition the Parks Department manages numerous nature preserves. These preserves offers visitors nature trails, access to historic buildings and natural habitats. The parks system provides a tremendous variety of experiences for residents and visitors. Contact each museum for hours and information.
Manages more than 70 parks, preserves, museums, historic properties, and athletic facilities comprising 6,000 acres throughout the county. The Parks department operates numerous museums and plays host to others by providing the property and physical facilities as well as other services. These museums provide a range of artistic and educational experiences for the public. In addition the Parks Department manages numerous nature preserves. These preserves offers visitors nature trails, access to historic buildings and natural habitats. The parks system provides a tremendous variety of experiences for residents and visitors. Contact each museum for hours and information.
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Recreational Trails
Local / Regional History Museums
Arts and Culture
Museums
Nature Centers / Walks
Aviation Museums
Cultural Museums
Art Museums
Leisure Activities / Recreation
History Museums
Buffalo History Museum (Service Group)
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Special Libraries
History Clubs / Societies
Sightseeing / Guided Tours
History Museums
CRADLE OF AVIATION MUSEUM | CRADLE OF AVIATION MUSEUM
Preserving Long Island's rich aerospace heritage of discovery and inspiring future generations through science and technology. Permanent and changing exhibits, incorporates educational programs and an IMAX theater. Presents full-size dioramic scenes/displays relative to aviation history. The museum is available for rentals and catering events. Call for details.
Preserving Long Island's rich aerospace heritage of discovery and inspiring future generations through science and technology. Permanent and changing exhibits, incorporates educational programs and an IMAX theater. Presents full-size dioramic scenes/displays relative to aviation history. The museum is available for rentals and catering events. Call for details.
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Aviation Museums
History Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
Arts and Culture Volunteer Opportunities
Museums
ALAN AND HELENE ROSENBERG DISCOVERY MUSEUM | SUFFOLK Y - JCC
Provides an interactive family museum featuring a variety of Jewish life experiences, with displays on customs, history, values, traditions, Israel, and the Hebrew language. Offers special holiday programs. Hosted by Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center.
Provides an interactive family museum featuring a variety of Jewish life experiences, with displays on customs, history, values, traditions, Israel, and the Hebrew language. Offers special holiday programs. Hosted by Suffolk Y Jewish Community Center.
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Cultural Museums
HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL & TOLERANCE CENTER | WELWYN PRESERVE
Located on the grounds of Nassau County's Welwyn Preserve, the Center is a nonprofit educational organization, dedicated to educating students and the community about the atrocities of the Holocaust and the importance of tolerance and respect for all people. Our center serves as a valuable resource for school programs, lectures, training, and other educational opportunities. Our tours provide a powerful and emotional experience, allowing visitors to learn about the devastating impact of the Holocaust and the lessons that can be learned from it. The exhibit features seven galleries that take you on a journey through history, from life before the Holocaust to its aftermath and the valuable lessons we can learn from it. Call for detailed information.
Located on the grounds of Nassau County's Welwyn Preserve, the Center is a nonprofit educational organization, dedicated to educating students and the community about the atrocities of the Holocaust and the importance of tolerance and respect for all people. Our center serves as a valuable resource for school programs, lectures, training, and other educational opportunities. Our tours provide a powerful and emotional experience, allowing visitors to learn about the devastating impact of the Holocaust and the lessons that can be learned from it. The exhibit features seven galleries that take you on a journey through history, from life before the Holocaust to its aftermath and the valuable lessons we can learn from it. Call for detailed information.
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History Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
Museums
Arts and Culture Volunteer Opportunities
CENTER FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN UNDERSTANDING | AMMERMAN CAMPUS
Educate our community on historical events, and to promote issues of social justice and respect for human dignity through educational programming. Our vision is of a world in which each person can live in peaceful coexistence and pursue a life in freedom and dignity, and in which our citizens reflect upon their moral responsibilities. In addition to programs and events, we offer tours of our Holocaust museum which houses the largest collection of Holocaust artifacts in the region. The CSJHU office and Gallery are located in the Huntington Library on the Colleges Ammerman Campus in Selden, NY. Guided tours are available for classes and groups. The Centers staff also arranges diversity and intercultural programs that focus on social justice issues and promote themes of coexistence, tolerance, and respect for differences. Call for more detailed information.
Educate our community on historical events, and to promote issues of social justice and respect for human dignity through educational programming. Our vision is of a world in which each person can live in peaceful coexistence and pursue a life in freedom and dignity, and in which our citizens reflect upon their moral responsibilities. In addition to programs and events, we offer tours of our Holocaust museum which houses the largest collection of Holocaust artifacts in the region. The CSJHU office and Gallery are located in the Huntington Library on the Colleges Ammerman Campus in Selden, NY. Guided tours are available for classes and groups. The Centers staff also arranges diversity and intercultural programs that focus on social justice issues and promote themes of coexistence, tolerance, and respect for differences. Call for more detailed information.
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History Museums
Community Colleges
Museums
SUFFOLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY | SUFFOLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
A museum, library and archives containing an extensive collection of historical and genealogical holdings on the people of Suffolk County. Offers school and public programs for adults and children. Reservations required.
A museum, library and archives containing an extensive collection of historical and genealogical holdings on the people of Suffolk County. Offers school and public programs for adults and children. Reservations required.
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Historical Societies
History Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
Library Services
Libraries
Genealogical Collections
Archives
MUSEUM AND STUDY CENTER | HOLOCAUST MUSEUM AND STUDY CENTER
The museum educates, examines and explores the history of the Holocaust with authenticity, dignity and compassion through educational programs, lectures, exhibits, seminars and commemorative ceremonies.
The museum educates, examines and explores the history of the Holocaust with authenticity, dignity and compassion through educational programs, lectures, exhibits, seminars and commemorative ceremonies.
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History Museums
LEO P. OSTEBO KINGS PARK HERITAGE MUSEUM | LEO P. OSTEBO KINGS PARK HERITAGE MUSEUM
Accumulates and displays the Kings Park Town's past through photographs, videos, music, the written word and artificats, and make these resources available for all to enjoy and study with special emphasis on the students throughout the school district. Call for additional information.
Accumulates and displays the Kings Park Town's past through photographs, videos, music, the written word and artificats, and make these resources available for all to enjoy and study with special emphasis on the students throughout the school district. Call for additional information.
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Local / Regional History Museums
Cultural Heritage Programs
