The Long Island Museum

06/17/2026

🏴‍☠️🧜‍♀️ Ahoy, mateys! Adventure awaits at Pirates & Mermaids Summer Family Fun Day at The Long Island Museum!

Join us on Saturday, July 26, from 1:00–4:00 PM for an afternoon of swashbuckling fun for the whole family!

⚓ Featuring a stage show by Timeless Tales Entertainment, LLC, packed with silly pirates, a magical mermaid, audience participation, and plenty of nautical nonsense!

Come dressed as your favorite pirate, mermaid, or sea creature and dive into free entertainment, crafts, games, museum exploration, and more.

🎟️ FREE admission for everyone. No registration required.

💙 Food Drive for Agape Meals for Kids
Please consider bringing a non-perishable food donation to support local children facing food insecurity. Most-needed items include:
• Macaroni & cheese
• Peanut butter & jelly
• Canned pasta meals
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Public funding provided by Suffolk County.
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06/16/2026

If you drove past the Museum on Saturday, you may have spotted some stunning classic cars lining our grounds! Members of the Long Island Thunderbirds Club joined us for a guided tour of "The Seat of Action" exhibition, bringing together a shared love of history.

We always enjoy welcoming fellow history enthusiasts to the Museum, and it’s even more fun when they arrive in style!

Interested in planning a group visit? Contact us at [email protected] to learn more about booking a guided tour.

See what exhibitions are on view currently at longislandmuseum.org.

06/15/2026

THIS SATURDAY!Celebrate the Summer Solstice with an evening of relaxation and renewal at The Long Island Museum! ✨🌅

Join sound healing practitioner Toni Ann Nazimek on Friday, June 20, from 7:00–8:00 PM for a peaceful Summer Solstice Sunset Sound Bath on our beautiful museum grounds.

Experience the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, chimes, and gongs as you unwind in nature and embrace the energy of the longest day of the year. This immersive session offers an opportunity to reflect, restore, and recharge while surrounded by the beauty of nature! Please bring your own blanket or mat to relax on. 🪷

🎟️ Registration is required. Reserve your spot today at longislandmuseum.org/soundbath
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Presented in collaboration with Hot Yoga Works Setauket

06/15/2026

Visitors to “Enduring Heart: Native American Long Island” will have the unique opportunity to meet featured artist Durrell Hunter, a Shinnecock Indian Nation Tribal Member, in the gallery on July 19 from 2:00–4:00 PM. Durrell will casually speak with visitors about his artwork, creative process, and the stories that inspire his paintings.

A fine artist from Long Island, Durrell creates intimate portraiture and landscapes that preserve and uplift the experiences of the Shinnecock people. Working primarily in acrylic, his narrative-driven paintings document important milestones within the Shinnecock Nation and reflect the lived experiences of his generation.

This program is included with museum admission. No registration required.

“Enduring Heart” will be on view at LIM from July 16 through December 20, 2026.

Plan your visit at longislandmuseum.org.
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06/14/2026

This , we’re showing our patriotic pride with a throwback to the 1970s and the classic Lite-Brite, one of the retro toys on view in our “Long Island in the ‘70s” exhibit, on view at LIM through October 18, 2026!

Although introduced in 1967, Lite-Brite was a staple in many bedrooms in the ‘70s, sparking young imaginations across the globe. It was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2022.

Did you have one growing up? Let us know in the comments!
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HASBRO, Pawtucket, Rhode Island; Lite-Brite with original box; 1977; plastic, metal, glass, and cardboard box. Loaned by a private collector.
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06/13/2026

Don’t miss the first performance of our Music for a Sunday Afternoon Series with the Cambiata Cello Duo this Sunday! 🎻🎶

Introducing a new eclectic summer concert series at The Long Island Museum, curated by cellist Suzanne Mueller: Music for a Sunday Afternoon!

Spend a relaxing afternoon listening to world-class music inside our stunning Carriage Museum.

🎵 June 14 @ 2:00 pm – Cambiata Cello Duo
A program of beloved works by Beethoven, Granados, Rossini, and Vivaldi, alongside captivating discoveries by Dimitri Cervo and José Elizondo.

🎵 June 28 @ 2:00 pm – CROSS ISLAND
A rich musical journey across centuries, styles, and cultures featuring works by Burt Bacharach, Boccherini, Max Bruch, José Elizondo, Elisenda Fábregas, Morton Gould, Mendelssohn, and Mozart.

🎵 July 12 @ 2:00 pm - Hungrytown
A Vermont-based duo blending psych folk, chamber folk, and baroque pop into a richly textured, story-driven sound.

🎵 August 2 @ 2:00 pm – McCarron Brothers (& Sister)
This dynamic quintet is known for original compositions and inventive arrangements, weaving jazz influences with reinterpretations of artists like Nick Drake, George Harrison, Joni Mitchell, and Billy Strayhorn.

📍 Registration is requested: longislandmuseum.org/concerts
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06/13/2026

🌞 Here comes the sun! 🎶

The Long Island Museum is a beautiful place to soak up the rays and get your vitamin D this summer on our scenic grounds, dotted with sculptures and historic buildings! Here are some of the fun outdoor activities we have planned this season:

🔔Summer Solstice Sound Bath - June 20 @ 7:00 pm

🎸Free Summer Concert with 1 Step Ahead - June 24 @ 7:00 pm

🪻Free Art in the Garden Tour - June 25 @ 5:00 pm

🎭Free performance of “Much Ado About Nothing - June 25 @ 6:30 pm

🪶Free Outdoor Screening of “Hamilton” - July 2 @ 8:00 pm

🎶Free Summer Concert with Slingshot - July 22 @ 6:30 pm

🏴‍☠️Free Pirates and Mermaids Family Fun Day - July 26 @ 1:00-4:00 pm

🎨Plein Air Painting - August 8 &15 @ 1:00-4:00 pm

🥔Rooted in History: Long Island Potatoes (family program) - August 9 @ 1:00 pm

Learn more about each event and register at longislandmuseum.org/events

06/12/2026

Join us on June 18 at 1:00 PM for an engaging discussion with Chenae Bullock, a Shinnecock Indian Nation Tribal Member, on the revitalization of mishoon (dugout canoe) culture across Long Island.

This program explores the historical significance of mishoons within Indigenous communities, the cultural knowledge embedded in their creation, and the contemporary efforts to restore these traditions.

Participants will gain insight into how revitalizing mishoon practices strengthens community identity, preserves ancestral skills, and reconnects people to the waterways of the region.

👉 This program is included with museum admission. Space is limited, so registration is requested at longislandmuseum.org/mishoon

Make sure to visit LIM’s new exhibition, Enduring Heart: Native American Long Island (July 16–December 20, 2026), before or after the program to learn more about Long Island’s First Peoples and their enduring history, art, and culture.
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06/11/2026

🌿🎨 Art in the Garden Tour 🎨🌿

Take a stroll through art and nature at The Long Island Museum!

Join us on June 25 from 5:00–6:00 PM for a FREE educator-led tour of the museum’s beautiful grounds, where you'll discover stunning outdoor sculptures and the stories behind them.

After the tour, settle in for a FREE outdoor performance (indoors if raining) of Shakespeare’s beloved comedy "Much Ado About Nothing" presented by EastLine Theatre.

✨ Plus, museum admission is FREE on Thursdays from 5:00–7:00 PM, so be sure to explore our galleries after the program.

06/10/2026

Get groovy with us at the Long Island Museum for an evening of art and '70s-inspired fun on July 10th for Vintage Vinyl: Paint & Pour Workshop!

Start with a guided tour of our totally outta-sight “Long Island in the ’70s” exhibition at 5:30 PM, then head to the Studio for a hands-on creative experience inspired by the decade of bold colors and self-expression.

Create your own vibrant abstract artwork using acrylic pour painting on retro vinyl records—no experience necessary! Whether you're an aspiring artist or just looking for a fun night out with friends, this workshop is the perfect way to dive into the spirit of the ’70s.

💿 $5 materials fee payable at the door
🎟 Registration required at longislandmuseum.org/vintage-vinyl

Registered participants also receive free admission to LIM’s exhibitions before the workshop (Friday museum hours: 12:00–5:00 PM).
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