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Long Island Children's Museum

Name: Long Island Children's Museum
Address: 11 Davis Ave, Garden City, NY, 11530, US
Telephone: (516) 224-5800
Price range: General admission is $18; seniors 65+ are $16; children under 1 are free.

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.

Plan This Visit

Best for

broad, with strong appeal from toddlers through preteens

Hours

Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Price

General admission is $18; seniors 65+ are $16; children under 1 are free.

Visit style

museum-style exploratory play and programming

Birthday parties

Available

Profile

Strong profile coverage

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Best for families who want hands-on exhibit play and a longer museum-style outing, not just a single climbing structure.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For

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

Less Ideal For

Kids who only want a big gross-motor playground
Very short in-and-out visits
Adults hoping to enter without children

At a Glance

Venue type

Kids activity center

Age groups

BabiesToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Play features

Museum exhibitsSensory playPretend play

Visit options

Open playClasses or events

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Operator type

Museum

Play model

Mixed open play + classes

Supervision model

Caregiver supervised

Max recommended age

Under 13

Structured classes or guided programming

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Hours

MondayClosed

Tuesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

HoursTuesday-Friday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Saturday-Sunday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM.

PoliciesAdults are not permitted in the museum without children, and all visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Planning Notes

Most public school holidays use extended 10:00 AM-5:00 PM hours.Open select Mondays during the school year; check the calendar for closures and exceptions.Free parking is available and accessible parking is in the west lot.

Family Amenities

Cafeteria on the first floorStrollers allowed throughout the museumBaby-changing tables in every restroomPrivate nursing area in TotSpot

Pricing Snapshot

NotesTicket sales end one hour before closing.

SummaryGeneral admission is $18; seniors 65+ are $16; children under 1 are free.

MembershipMembers are admitted free.

About the Venue

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.

Atlas Perspective

Indoor Play Atlas Notes

Age Fitbroad, with strong appeal from toddlers through preteens

Noise Levelmedium

Visit Stylemuseum-style exploratory play and programming

Energy Levelmedium

Parent Comforthigh

Booking Frictionlow

Birthday Party Snapshot

NotesPrivate party rooms are exclusive to your group.

SummaryBirthday parties include full-day museum play for guests and themed options.

Package Highlights

TotSpot party theme is designed for ages 5 and under.Weekend parties are held during open hours; weekday parties run after public hours.

Accessibility & Comfort

NotesLICM4all and other access resources are part of the museum's public visitor information.

Public Details

Museum says it is fully accessible.Accessible parking is available in the west lot.Service animals are welcomed when needed to assist visitors with disabilities.A social guide is available to help families prepare for a visit.