Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium A unique combination of mansion, marine and natural history museum, planetarium and park, the SCVM&P
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LONG ISLAND, LOOK UP TOMORROW NIGHT! 🌘A partial lunar eclipse will be visible Thursday night, August 27 into early Frida...
08/26/2026

LONG ISLAND, LOOK UP TOMORROW NIGHT! 🌘

A partial lunar eclipse will be visible Thursday night, August 27 into early Friday morning. While the eclipse can be seen from many parts of the world, here on Long Island the partial phase begins at 10:33 PM and reaches maximum eclipse at 12:12 AM, when most of the Moon will be covered by Earth’s shadow and may appear reddish or copper-colored. No special glasses are needed—just step outside and look up! Unfortunately, the weather forecast isn’t looking especially promising right now, but we’re keeping our fingers crossed for some breaks in the clouds and a chance to catch the show.

Photo by Raphael Lopez on Unsplash

Important Hours Update 🚨We’re making a few adjustments to our hours as we transition from summer into the fall season!📅 ...
08/26/2026

Important Hours Update 🚨

We’re making a few adjustments to our hours as we transition from summer into the fall season!

📅 Tuesday, September 1 & Friday, September 4
General Admission: Open 10AM–5PM

🚫 Wednesday, September 2 & Thursday, September 3
Closed

🎟️ Labor Day Weekend
Saturday & Sunday, September 5 & 6: 10AM–5PM
Monday, September 7: Closed

🍂 Fall Hours Begin Tuesday, September 8!
Open for General Admission:
Tuesdays & Fridays: 12PM–5PM
Saturdays & Sundays: 11AM–5PM

Please check our website for the most up-to-date information as hours may change.

We look forward to seeing you at the Museum! ✨

08/23/2026

Soak up the last days of summer at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum!

Make a day of your visit—explore our exhibits, catch a planetarium show, and enjoy a picnic on our beautiful grounds. 🌿✨

There’s still plenty of summer left to enjoy! Come spend the day with us. 💫

Spend the Day at the Museum! ✨Step into history, explore the beautiful Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, discover fascin...
08/20/2026

Spend the Day at the Museum! ✨

Step into history, explore the beautiful Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, discover fascinating exhibits, and enjoy the wonders of the Planetarium.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or coming back for another adventure, there’s always something new to explore!

🎟️ General admission is available for purchase on our website or in person!

Come explore, learn, and make memories with us!

📍 Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum
🌿 Museum • Mansion • Grounds • Planetarium

SAVE THE DATE! Join us for a special evening celebrating this historic year at the Vanderbilt Museum.Dinner • Raffles • ...
08/19/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

Join us for a special evening celebrating this historic year at the Vanderbilt Museum.

Dinner • Raffles • Music • Dancing Under the Stars

Thursday, October 1, 2026
5:30–9:30 PM

Proceeds support the Museum’s preservation efforts, K–12 education, and lifelong learning programs.

Tickets: Purchase Tickets

📞 (631) 215-3997

New Exhibition Opens tomorrow, August 18!Bonds, Steel and Steam: Forging the Vanderbilt Empire opens Tuesday, August 18,...
08/18/2026

New Exhibition Opens tomorrow, August 18!

Bonds, Steel and Steam: Forging the Vanderbilt Empire opens Tuesday, August 18, at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and runs through December.

Located in the lower level of the Memorial Wing, the exhibition explores the Vanderbilt family’s rise during the Gilded Age and the railroad boom that helped shape their fortune.

Featuring historic bonds and stocks, photographs, and stories of railroads and trains, the exhibition brings rarely seen artifacts from the Museum’s archives into public view.

We’re so excited to welcome UpSculpt back to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum this summer for another Mini Sea Creat...
08/16/2026

We’re so excited to welcome UpSculpt back to the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum this summer for another Mini Sea Creature Workshop! 🐙🐠

Join us Monday, August 17 from 11 AM–12:30 PM for a fun, hands-on workshop where we’ll transform marine debris into whimsical mini sea creatures.

Using plastic and other debris collected from our shorelines, participants will create their own mini sculptures while learning about ocean plastic pollution and how we can turn waste into something new. ♻️🌊

For registration and more information, visit:
https://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/portfolio/mini-sea-creature-sculpting-workshop-with-upsculpt/

✨ NEW LASER SHOWS! ✨Get ready for two legendary nights of music, color, and laser light! 🌈🎶Fridays: 💀 Laser Grateful Dea...
08/15/2026

✨ NEW LASER SHOWS! ✨

Get ready for two legendary nights of music, color, and laser light! 🌈🎶

Fridays:
💀 Laser Grateful Dead | 9:30 PM
From kaleidoscopic psychedelia to epic live jams, experience The Dead like never before. Featuring Friend of the Devil, Sugar Magnolia, Ripple, and more!

Saturdays:
🕺 Laser Michael | 9:30 PM
Experience Michael Jackson’s greatest hits with the magic of laser light! Featuring Billie Jean, Beat It, Thriller, Smooth Criminal, and more!

Which one are you seeing? 👀✨

Tickets:
https://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/vanderbilt-planetarium/show-schedule/

Join us for a hands-on workshop that will take you on a journey through history while teaching you a time-honored skill....
08/12/2026

Join us for a hands-on workshop that will take you on a journey through history while teaching you a time-honored skill. Coil basket weaving is an ancient craft practiced by indigenous cultures across the globe, from the Native American tribes of the Southwestern United States, such as the Hopi and Navajo, to the Bedouins of North Africa, and indigenous groups in Central and South America. These beautifully crafted baskets were traditionally made using natural materials such as grasses, reeds, and pine needles, and served a variety of purposes—from gathering food to storing goods.

We’ll explore the rich history and cultural significance of coil basket-making, and participants will create their own small coil basket using modern materials such as yarn and rope, while applying the same techniques passed down through generations.

Materials will be provided.

September 12
10 am-12 pm

Adults & Youth Ages 10+ $40/Members $36

More information:
https://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/portfolio/coil-basking-weaving/

Address

180 Little Neck Road
Centerport, NY
11721

Telephone

(631) 854-5579

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