Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

“This is one of the must see places when visiting Long Island, New York. A Vanderbilt Museum with plenty of wild life exhibits and much more. Spectacular views of the bay and gardens. This place is perfect for pictures and venues like weddings, anniversaries etc. The price for general admission is about $12. Additional $8 is for the planetarium movie which is shown almost every hour. The general admission includes ground walking, the museum and the mansion. Tour guides cost additional fees. The place is suitable for persons at any age. My kids for example liked the movie in the planetarium about stars, the animal exhibits and rolling down the hills on the grass. There is no snack bar nor restaurant on the premises. Only restrooms accessible on the parking lot and the mansion. The grounds are handicapped accessible but only in certain areas. The property has a lot of steps and hills. Overall, a great place to visit, relax, educate yourself and have fun.”

“The grounds is beautiful from where i stood. Got there too early for the laser show, so I was told to leave and return at 7pm When they open up again. By then its kind of dark and we wont see anything outside. So we will take another trip for the early session so we can fully enjoy the place. Once I was able to go inside there's a large statue of the moon and lots of interesting history inside. The gift shop has lots of neat stuff, I was surprised at the dry ice cream sandwich, the ones that the astronaut eat. AARP had given us tickets to the laser show and we were excited to go see it. It was wonderful seeing how the laser danced to the music of JOURNEY. It was beautiful seeing the way the laser danced on the ceiling, grateful that the chairs were comfy and not stiff. The show was nice but there was times where I had to close my eyes. I Don't recommend the laser show for people that have seizures. All in all beautiful place and great experience.”

“This beautiful location offers a variety of interactive exhibits and stunning scenery. The site features several museums showcasing marine life, Native American history, and African culture. There's plenty of activities for both kids and adults. A lake sits in the backyard, adding to the charm. During my visit multiple events were taking place including a wedding which was an amazing experience to witness. It's a fantastic spot to explore but be sure to wear sturdy shoes as the walking trail is stone and can be a bit rough.”

“Going to Vanderbilt makes you feel like going to Europe. Such a grand and beautiful place. They offer mansion tours and they do have planetarium which is good for the kids. The place is huge and the pathways are cobblestone. The cost is ticket is only $10 which is very reasonable. I highly recommend this place 👌”