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Museum Sleepovers on Long Island
Do your kids love watching Night at the Museum? If so, they can enjoy the experience first-hand at five Long Island museums. While most are geared towards the Boys and Girls Scouts, there are opportunities for any child to participate with a parent. It's sure to be an experience you'll both be talking about for years to come. And don't forget to look into other Long Island museums your children will enjoy.
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Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center
431 Main Street, Riverhead
631-208-9200
The Aquarium's "Sleep with the Fishies" program features pizza, a craft to take home, a movie, and of course, an up close and personal view of all of the animal exhibits. You can also add in a cruise on the Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat, as well as a visit with the butterflies and birds in the Exhibition Center. Prices start at $64.50 per person.
The Long Island Children's Museum
11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
516-572-4111
Scouts can explore the museum until bedtime while also fulfilling advancement requirements. You'll also enjoy a bedtime snack and continental breakfast. There are also specific dates set aside where scouts can bring siblings (grades K-6) along. Cost is $42 per person; email fguarino@licm.org for more info.
The Science Museum of Long Island
1526 North Plandome Road, Plandome
516-627-9400
Your troop can earn a badge, enjoy a night hike and a campfire, and cap the event off with a morning stroll on the beach. Price is $375 for 15 scouts, $25 for each additional child (25 max). There is no charge for adults.
Cradle of Aviation
Charles Lindbergh Boulevard, Garden City
516-572-4111
Take a guided tour of the museum, then catch the show at the Planetarium or Dome Theater. Scouts can also earn merit badges.
Photo Courtesy of Long Island Aquarium
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