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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.

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Natural History Museums
Parks / Recreation Areas
Recreational Trails
Nature Centers / Walks
Recreational Activities / Sports
History Museums
Museums

NORTHPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM | NORTHPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM

Preserves and exhibits local history and presents programs on local history of Northport and surrounding areas.

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Historic Preservation
Historical Societies
Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Museums

THE COLD SPRING HARBOR WHALING MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER | THE COLD SPRING HARBOR WHALING MUSEUM AND EDUCATION CENTER

Collects, preserves, and exhibits objects and documents about the whaling industry and whale conservation today and about Cold Spring Harbor and Long Island maritime history for its diverse public and school/group visitors. There are self-guided tours on tapes for French, German, Italian, and Spanish speakers. Provides a Speakers Bureau which presents on topics dealing with maritime history, whaling, biology, marine mammals, and other related topics. Publishes newsletter titled A Whaling Account. Call for further information.

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Marine / Maritime Museums
Speakers / Speakers Bureaus
Newsletters

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.

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Special Libraries
Volunteer Opportunities
Local / Regional History Museums
Walking Tours
Museums

SAGAMORE HILL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE | SAGAMORE HILL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Home of Theodore Roosevelt as well as The Roosevelt Musuem at Old Orchard and The Sagamore Hill National Trail. Offers tours of the Roosevelt Home and curriculum based educational programs.

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Museums

HECKSCHER MUSEUM OF ART | HECKSCHER MUSEUM OF ART

Permanent collection contains over 2,500 works from the 15th-20th Century. Sponsors lectures, classes, workshops and concerts for adults and children. Tours for schools and other groups by appointment. Call for information. Publishes Newsletter.

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Museums
Painting / Drawing Exhibits
Arts and Crafts Instruction
Art Museums
Arts and Culture
Classical Concerts
Arts Appreciation
Music Performances
Art Galleries / Exhibits

EAST ISLIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY | EAST ISLIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Preserves and exhibits local history and presents programs on local history of East Islip. Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month (except for January and February, July and August). Call for location and additional information.

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Local History Programs
Historical Societies
Museums
Historic Preservation

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.

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Historical Societies
History Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
Library Services
Libraries
Genealogical Collections
Archives

SCIENCENTER, AGENCY PASS PROGRAM, MUSEUMS FOR ALL, MEMBERSHIP ACCESS PROGRAM | SCIENCENTER

Museums for All: $1 per person admission for EBT cardholders and members of their households. Membership Access Program: free family-level memberships for Tompkins, Cortland, Cayuga, Seneca, Schuyler, Chemung and Tioga County families with children who qualify for free or reduced-cost lunch at school. Agency Pass Program: free admission passes for clients of Tompkins County health and human service agencies with application approval.

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Discount/Rebate Programs
Science and Technology Museums

MUSEUM | THE STRONG NATIONAL MUSEUM OF PLAY

* Offers interactive exhibitions for all ages. Family-themed weekend activities and events. Field trips and school lessons available for school groups.

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Children's Museums
Field Trips/Excursions

CORTLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY | CORTLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Operates from the 1882 Italianate home of inventor and real estate developer James Suggett.Kellogg Memorial Research Center houses information on cemetery records, birth and death notices, marriage records, indexed census records, surname files and genealogies, Sanborn insurance maps that list lot numbers and residents, photograph files, diaries, business records, newspapers and organization files on many of the social, civic and church related clubs in Cortland county.-expanding collection of digital resources

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Archives
Local/Regional History Museums

LIBRARY SERVICES - MOORE MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM | MOORE MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

Books, books on CDs, music CDs, DVDs, downloadable eBooks, audio books and magazines, phonics and literature enrichment kits available. Loan period 3-weeks for all materials (except DVDs 1 week). Summer Reading Program for children in July. Story Time, Family Time, and Teen After-School program during school year. Adult Book discussion group, programs and crafts. Call for information on other special reading programs. Library card required. Call for eligibility.

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Children's Library Services
Historic Preservation
History Museums
Meeting Space
Public Libraries
Public Wi-Fi Sites
Job Information
Reference/Information

COMMUNITY AND CONSUMER SERVICES | GEORGE EASTMAN MUSEUM

* Specializes in motion picture and photography exhibits. Dryden Theaters and photography. Motion picture. Camera and George Eastman archives. * Offers tours and a discovery room for children. * Provides museum shops and eatery.

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Motion Picture Museums
Visual Arts

OLD VILLAGE HALL MUSEUM | OLD VILLAGE HALL MUSEUM

Preserves and exhibits local history and presents programs on the local history of Lindenhurst. Tours are available. Call for additional information.

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Historic Preservation
Museums
Students
Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Historical Societies

MUSEUM COMPLEX | BELLPORT - BROOKHAVEN HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Museum Complex contains several buildings displaying early American artifacts and activities, the Blacksmith Shop, Milk House, Boat House and others. Offers guided tours to schools and organizations. Museum Shop/Exchange Shop also on premises. Call for fees and to schedule a tour.

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History Museums
Historic Preservation
Museums
Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Historical Societies

MATTITUCK-LAUREL HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUMS | MATTITUCK-LAUREL HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUMS

Preserves and exhibits local history and presents programs on local history of Mattituck. Maintains five building on the site including two houses (1799) and (1841), a school house (1846), milk house (circa 1850), and a farm outbuilding with 19th century farm implements and machine on display. Permanent exhibit includes Indian artifacts recovered in Mattituck and a collection of 19th century quilts.

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Historic Preservation
Museums
Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Historical Societies

EAST ROCKAWAY GRIST MILL MUSEUM | EAST ROCKAWAY GRIST MILL MUSEUM

The museum depicts the history of East Rockaway from the time it was built in 1688 to the end of the 19th century.

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History Museums

NORTH GREAT RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY | NORTH GREAT RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Preserves and exhibits local history and presents programs on local history of North Great River. Call to set up appointments. The Society also prints a Quarterly Newsletter.

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Historical Societies
Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
Historic Preservation

1901 DEPOT AND FREIGHT HOUSE | 1901 DEPOT AND FREIGHT HOUSE

Displays railroad memorabilia and artifacts including a telegraph system. Also has a caboose on display.

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Museums
Students
Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
Historical Societies

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.

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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.

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Railroad Museums
Museums
Volunteer Opportunities
History Museums

STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES | STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY

Offers art galleries that are open to the public. Art Galleries include: Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery; Lawrence Alloway Memorial Art Gallery, Art Department Gallery; Tabler Center Art Gallery; Latin American & Caribbean Culture Art Gallery; Simons Center and Charles B. Wang Center Galleries. Call each Gallery for specific information.

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Arts Appreciation
Art Galleries / Exhibits
Arts and Culture
Leisure Activities / Recreation
Public Colleges / Universities
Art Museums

LONG ISLAND CHILDREN'S MUSEUM | LONG ISLAND CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

Provides a learning laboratory where hands-on exhibits invite visitors to experiment, examine and play. Through lively interdisciplinary activities, children and adults can share in excitement of the learning process as they explore the world in which we live. Newsletter, Agency brochure, Calendar of events, educational material. Serves Nassau and Suffolk Counties and the statewide geographic area.

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Children's Museums

CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PROGRAMS | MID-HUDSON DISCOVERY MUSEUM

Weekly playgroups that incorporate songs, dance, story time, finger games, texture table and group parachute games.

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Children's Museums
Recreational Activities / Sports
Children's Library Services

CUSTER INSTITUTE | CUSTER INSTITUTE

Provoke intellectual curiosity, explore the arts, sciences and humanities and stimulate fellowship among members and provide educational and cultural opportunities to the community. Observatory houses a telescope collection, museum and library.

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Educational Programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Museums
Libraries
Field Trips / Excursions