Long Island Children's Museum
Museum Row, Garden City, NY
Garden City children’s museum with 14 hands-on exhibits, TotSpot for little kids, theater, and daily indoor family programming.
Editorial notes
What stands out
Good fit
- Mixed-age siblings from toddlers through preteens
- Families planning a half-day or longer indoor outing
- Visitors who enjoy exhibits, art, and live programming alongside play
Consider another option if
- Kids who only want a big gross-motor playground
- Very short in-and-out visits
- Adults hoping to enter without children
Know Before You Go
- Supervision model
- Caregiver supervised
What to Expect
For kids
- Babies
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Museum exhibits
For caregivers
- Caregiver supervised
- Visit type
- Museum style exploratory play and programming
Read more about this location
Long Island Children's Museum is a full-scale children's museum on Museum Row in Garden City rather than a standard indoor playground, but it is a strong indoor-play outing for families. The museum offers 14 interactive exhibits, art spaces, live theater, daily activities, and younger-kid favorites like TotSpot. It works especially well for families who want a half-day or longer of exploratory, hands-on play with a wider age range than a typical play gym.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
General admission is $18; seniors 65+ are $16; children under 1 are free.
Location
11 Davis Ave
Garden City, NY, 11530
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Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 8, 2026 against 3 public sources
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- Last check on record
- Apr 8, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- Official homepagelicm.org
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- Official visit pagelicm.org
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- Official birthday parties pagelicm.org
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What changed
Verified hours, admission, parking, visitor services, and accessibility details from official museum pages.
Reframed the listing to make clear this is a children's museum with strong indoor-play value rather than a simple playground.