Carle Place Area Guide - Museums & The Arts

Bailey Arboretum

Bailey Arboretum boats of more than 50 acres of nature trails, guided walks for children, educational programs and special events. Of special note is its sensory garden designed for the physically challenged.

Hours: Open from mid-April through November from 9am-9pm Tuesday through Sunday.
Fees: There is $1 fee for Nassau County residents, a $3 fee for non-residents, and free for people 16 and under
Phone: (516) 671-8020
Website: www.baileyarboretum.org
Address: Bayville Road, Lattingtown, NY 11560 View Map

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Long Island Cradle of Aviation

The aviation museum proudly displays more than 100 years of Long Island’s aviation history filled with many interactive exhibits. There’s a replica of the famous “Spirit of St. Louis,” which took off less than a mile from the site of the museum. Also, make sure to visit Aerospace Park, packed with military aircraft, missiles, and a very-rare, original Apollo lunar module.

There’s also an IMAX Theater on premises showing current nature and scientific films.

Hours: Open every day from 9:30am to 5:00pm.
Fees: The admissions fee is $9 for adults and $8 for Children
Phone: (516) 572-4111
Website: www.cradleofaviation.org
Address: One Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 115300 View Map

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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

This is the famous DNA Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. It’s a research facility focused on the cure for Cancer, neuroscience and plant biology. There’s the Dolan DNA Center, open to the public, is the worlds first science center devoted to genetics education.

Hours: Open Monday through Friday-only- from 10am-4pm
Fees: N/A
Phone - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory:(516) 367-8455
Phone - Dolan DNA Center:(516) 367-5170
Website - Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory: www.cshl.edu
Website - Dolan DNA Center: www.dnalc.org
Address: One Bungtown Road, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 View Map

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Cold Spring Harbord Fish Hatchery

The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery houses the largest collection of fresh water turtle, fish, and amphibians in the Northeast. There are many educational programs, exhibits and activities all year round.

Hours: Open every day from 10am-5pm.
Fees: Admission fee is $6 for adults, $4 for children, and $4 for seniors over 65.
Phone: (516) 692-6768
Website: www.cshfha.org
Address: 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 View Map

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Long Island Children's Museum

It’s an interactive circus of exhibits that gives families a chance to explore science and learn things together. The museum has more than a dozen 12 hands-on exhibits. The museum always has workshops, films, and live performances available.

Hours: Open every day from 10am-5pm during the summer. From September through June, open from Tuesday through Sunday 10am-5pm.
Fees: The admissions fee for children and adults is $9, and $8 for seniors.
Phone: (516) 224-5800
Website: www.licm.org
Address: 11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 View Map

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Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Take a “time machine” at Nassau’s County Old Bethpage Village. Restoration. It’s a replica of an old Long Island colonial farm village. 209-acres are home to 51 historic structures and almost a dozen reconstructions. Make sure to visit during the Old Bethpage Village Restoration County Fair, held every fall.

Hours: Open Wednesday through Friday 10am-4pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10am- 5pm.
Fees: $10 for adults, $7 for children ages 5-12, seniors and volunteer firefighters.
Phone: (516) 572-8400
Website: www.discoverlongisland.com
Address: Round Swamp Road, Old Bethpage, NY 11804 View Map

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Nassau County Museum of Art

Another glorious Gold Coast Mansion is home to The Nassau County Museum of Art. More than 600 works of art representing 19th and 20th century European and American artists are shown. The museum always changes their featured exhibitions. Children can enjoy their own Children’s Art Museum that contains a fun Alice in Wonderland- exhibition with a giant chessboard.

Hours: Tuesday- Sunday from 11am- 4:45pm.
Fees: $10 for adults, $4 for children 4-12, $4 for students, and $8 seniors ages 62+.
Phone: (516) 484-9337
Website: www.nassaumuseum.com
Address: One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576 View Map

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Saddle Rock Grist Mill

More than 300 years old, the Saddle Rock Grist Mill has been restored to the way it looked in the 1800’s. It is one of the very few remaining tidal mills left in America. The mill overlooks the quant Little Neck Bay.

Hours: Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m.
Fees: Free
Phone: (516) 571-7900
Address: Grist Mill Lane, Saddle Rock, NY 11023 View Map

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