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Long Island Children's Museum

πŸ“ Garden City, NY

β˜…4.5(2,394 Google reviews)πŸ’°$18πŸ‘ΆAll ages

Garden City children's museum with 14 hands-on exhibits including TotSpot for under-4s, a KEVA building zone, Sandy Island, Bubbles, and the historic Nunley's Carousel. Daily animal encounters and live theater on-site.

βœ“ 14 hands-on exhibitsβœ“ TotSpot for under-4sβœ“ Nunley's Carouselβœ“ Live theaterβœ“ Birthday partiesβœ“ Free parking
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β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…Featured review by Sam

Spent two hours with my toddler and we didn’t finish all the exhibits. Parking available at no cost. Love the animal section and there’s some tanks to watch lizards, rats, tarantulas and more!

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with toddlers through early elementary age who want hours of structured hands-on play. Plan a minimum of two hours β€” most families don't finish all exhibits in one visit. The TotSpot gives under-4s their own protected space, and older kids have full access to the building, science, and performance areas.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Free parking on-site β€” no need to factor in transport costs
⏰Bring your own snacks; cafeteria vending is overpriced
🎟️TotSpot is reserved for under-4s β€” dedicated space keeps toddlers from being crowded out
πŸš—Check the daily schedule for animal encounters and live theater times on arrival

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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2,394 Google reviews

Engaging and varied exhibits45%
Great for toddlers and young kids30%
Excellent staff and birthday parties15%
Expensive cafeteria food10%
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Sam

3 months ago

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β€œSpent two hours with my toddler and we didn’t finish all the exhibits. Parking available at no cost. Love the animal section and there’s some tanks to watch lizards, rats, tarantulas and more!”

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Thomas Davis

2 months ago

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β€œMy kids absolutely love the Long Island Children’s Museum, and I highly recommend it to anyone with children. It is packed with hands-on activities that keep them engaged for hours. They especially love the Bubbles exhibit and the Tool Box, where they can actually craft with real hammers and wood. The block building, sand play, and music areas are also huge hits with us. ​Beyond just play, the educational value is excellent. The Communication Station and Your House, My House (which explores homes around the world) are very well done, as is the Feasts for Beasts animal exhibit. ​They also feature great rotating exhibits. Right now, we really enjoyed the "Emotions at Play" (Pixar’s Inside Out) exhibitβ€”it was a highlight of our recent visit. If you’re looking for a fun, educational day out for the family, this place is a must-visit.”

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Kerri C

2 months ago

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β€œThis was my first time booking a party with LICM and it will not be my last! The coordinator Tiffany had a schedrule ready for me to review when i arrived as well as a designated coat holder for our guests. I chose the pant party package for my son’s 5th birthday. We were designated two support staff members to help coordinate the party as well as setting up and breaking down the decorations. I also love that they recycled all of the popped balloons and they use it to make fun decor around the museum. Even though our party room slot was only for two hours, our guests were able to explore and enjoy the museum the entire day. The experience was well worth it. I would recommend LICM to any party seeking a fun and affordable experience fo their child’s birthday”

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Lisa Walker

4 months ago

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β€œThis was a fantastic day and experience! Dedicated area for kids under 4, but they were still welcome and avke to interact everywhere else with only a few exceptions!! My Grandson (18 months old) had a terrific time !!! All staff members were helpful and great at interacting with kids. They had many staff available to help and, it seemed, to be noting what was a highly interacted with exhibit as well as things that need a polishing up. They do themed events during the year and they are getting ready for winter celebrations ! There was a great deal of educational content as well, not just play zones. Bring a lunch or snacks, there is a cafeteria where you can eat, which has a couple of vending machines, but they are pricey.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Long Island Children's Museum houses 14 interactive exhibits across a dedicated facility in Garden City. TotSpot is reserved for children under 4. Other exhibits include KEVA building blocks, Bubbles, Sandy Island, and a hands-on Toolbox where kids work with real hammers and wood. The historic Nunley's Carousel operates on-site. Daily programming includes animal encounters, art projects, and live theater. Birthday party packages with dedicated coordinators are available.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday10:00 – 16:00
Thursday10:00 – 16:00
Friday10:00 – 16:00
Saturday10:00 – 16:00
Sunday10:00 – 17:00

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