Museums and Art Guide for Long Island Kids

Long Island boasts several top children's museums, a thriving art scene, historic villages and sights, plus more fun educational opportunities for kids and their families. Discover the best museums, exhibits and galleries for kids on Long Island, as well as insider tips like the best times to visit and how to get in for free

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The Strong Museum of Play celebrates the power of play inside and out, including in the Hasbro Game Park, where you can climb on Jenga blocks and more.
Here's Why You Need to Plan a Visit to The Strong Museum of Play in Rochester
This Upstate New York museum is an all-ages pleaser with toys for young, old, and everyone in...
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At Monsters & Mermaids explore how human interest in mermaids is timeless.
Dive Into the Whaling Museum's "Monsters & Mermaids" Exhibit in Cold Spring Harbor
Kids obsessed with ocean creatures will love this new exhibit.
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The lovable blue tank engine Thomas and his friends have rolled into Long Island. Children's Museum.
Thomas and Friends Come to Life at LICM this Summer with Kids
All aboard this interactive exhibit for summer fun.
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Train-lovers of all ages love to explore the roundhouse at Steamtown.
All Aboard These Train Rides and Day Trips near NYC for Locomotive Lovers
From mini-train displays to train rides, and rail yards to explore, train lovers are in luck.
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The Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center offers permanent and rotating exhibits, public programs, and educational resources.
Visiting the Jones Beach Nature Center with Kids: Everything You Need to Know
Animal-loving kids will have a blast at this free LI nature center.
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Hear the sound in music and the music in sound in Sound Showers.
Long Island Children's Museum Celebrates 30th Anniversary
We're saying cheers to 30 years of this Long Island kiddie institution.
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