Long Island Children's Museum

Long Island Children's Museum Interactive exhibits, live theater, art spaces and daily activities to provide hours of discovery. Please keep your comments family friendly!

LICM is home to 14 hands-on, interactive exhibit galleries, a 145-seat state-of-the-art theater and three classroom-size learning studios. Indoor and outdoor gallery spaces are interdisciplinary, age-appropriate, and intergenerational, fostering both independent and cooperative exploration, and encouraging concept development and skills building. We are dedicated to respect, access for all, and nu

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To all our friends who will be celebrating over the coming days, we wish you joyful holidays! Please note the changes to...
12/24/2024

To all our friends who will be celebrating over the coming days, we wish you joyful holidays! Please note the changes to our usual schedule:

Tuesday, 12/24: 10 AM - 3 PM

Wednesday, 12/25: CLOSED

Thursday, 12/26-Tuesday 12/31: 10 AM - 5 PM*

Wednesday, January 1: CLOSED

*On 12/26, 12/28, and 12/30 we will be open for Members only at 9 AM

LICM is your destination for break week fun! Check out everything we have planned. Visit www.licm.org/calendar for more ...
12/23/2024

LICM is your destination for break week fun! Check out everything we have planned. Visit www.licm.org/calendar for more details.

Please note, we will be closing at 3 PM on Tuesday, December 24, and we will be closed on Wednesday, December 25 and Wednesday, January 1. ❄️

Blast off into 2025 with us as we celebrate New Year’s Eve, LICM-style! Join us on December 31 for ball drops at 12 PM, ...
12/23/2024

Blast off into 2025 with us as we celebrate New Year’s Eve, LICM-style! Join us on December 31 for ball drops at 12 PM, 2 PM and 4 PM, a confetti-filled dance party and cosmic crafts. Perfect for all ages. Visit https://bit.ly/licmcountdown25 to learn more and reserve your tickets. 🎉

Here are some last-minute gift ideas from LICM staffer, Christina. When not at LICM, Christina is a professional animato...
12/22/2024

Here are some last-minute gift ideas from LICM staffer, Christina. When not at LICM, Christina is a professional animator and filmmaker. As an artist, Christina likes to pick gifts that inspire creativity and curiosity:

Image 1:
“I just bought this Melissa & Doug friendship bracelet kit for my niece, and I can't wait to use it with her. Making bracelets helps with dexterity. I also love these Tiny Easel kits. Art is a form of non-verbal expression that develops fine-motor skills, problem-solving abilities and creativity.”

Image 2:
“Both of these bring me back to my childhood. I grew up playing with Basic Fun Toys K’NEX sets. I loved taking them apart and building something new. The National Geographic Build Your Own Volcano because it is a great first science experiment. It teaches about chemical reactions, and kids love it.”

Can’t make it to the store in time? Visit https://bit.ly/licmgiftcards to purchase an LICM gift card. They may be redeemed for Museum admission, theater tickets, or a special something at the Museum store. 🎁

Slide into the holidays with the gift of exploration and imagination! ✨From December 23 – December 31, 2024, save $20 on...
12/21/2024

Slide into the holidays with the gift of exploration and imagination! ✨

From December 23 – December 31, 2024, save $20 on PLUS Museum memberships and unlock a year of fun, learning, and exclusive perks!

What’s Included with a PLUS Membership?
• Unlimited free admission for a year
• 1 free guest every visit
• 15% discount on Museum Store purchases
• $100 discount on LICM Birthday Parties
• Discounts on Early Childhood Workshops and Theater
• 2 Free LICM t-shirts
• Access to over 200+ Children’s Museums and Science Centers

Don’t miss out! This limited-time offer is available online and in-person. Visit https://bit.ly/licmmemsale24 to learn more. Questions? Reach out to [email protected].

Thanks to Newsday for including us in this article about local Kwanzaa events! We are looking forward to celebrating thi...
12/21/2024

Thanks to Newsday for including us in this article about local Kwanzaa events! We are looking forward to celebrating this joyful holiday with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Rho Omega Zeta Chapter on Friday, December 27 from 1-3 PM.

We are proud to announce that we are semi-finalists for the Claire Friedlander Family Foundation Arts & Culture Award as...
12/20/2024

We are proud to announce that we are semi-finalists for the Claire Friedlander Family Foundation Arts & Culture Award as part of the 13th Annual Imagine Awards Long Island. This award honors arts and cultural organizations that have had a significant, measurable impact on their community. We are proud to offer programs such as LICM4all, Museums for All, and Military Family benefits, all of which expand access to LICM by removing physical and financial barriers.

We are grateful to be recognized for all that we do to center the well-being of children and families through the power of play, and we can’t wait until the finalists are announced in January! Visit https://bit.ly/imagineawardslicm24 to learn more about the Long Island Imagine Awards.

In “The Snowy Day & Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats,” the beloved tales "The Snowy Day", "Goggles!," "Whistle for Willi...
12/19/2024

In “The Snowy Day & Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats,” the beloved tales "The Snowy Day", "Goggles!," "Whistle for Willie," and "A Letter to Amy" come to life with the help of live actors and shadow puppets. Catch this unique performance before it closes on December 30, 2024: https://bit.ly/snowydaylicm

Carrie wears many hats at LICM...she is an actress in our theater, a floor educator, and she works in the Museum store. ...
12/18/2024

Carrie wears many hats at LICM...she is an actress in our theater, a floor educator, and she works in the Museum store. When asked for her holiday gift picks, she didn’t hesitate to select items that spark creativity✨:

Image One: “These dessert prop sets remind me of what I liked to play as a child. Now as an actress, I still love a good prop. Imaginative play enhances social skills and creativity!”

Image Two: “Kids have fun using colors to express themselves. I have fond memories of making artwork and crafts, especially during the holidays.”

Check out the Museum store for more fun gift ideas or visit https://bit.ly/licmgiftcards to purchase an LICM gift card, which can be redeemed for Museum admission, theater tickets, or a special something at the Museum store.

Check out some of the moments we captured from a remarkable year of playful discovery! In 2024, we hosted vibrant cultur...
12/17/2024

Check out some of the moments we captured from a remarkable year of playful discovery! In 2024, we hosted vibrant cultural events and festive holiday celebrations, provided countless hours of hands-on learning, and offered unique exhibit experiences and theater productions that encouraged exploration, connection and inspiration for over 300,000 children and families.

As we step into a new year filled with more events, activities and exhibits, we invite you to support the LICM Annual Fund. Together, we can broaden our reach, enrich our programs, and inspire even more families in 2025. With your support, the possibilities are limitless. Visit https://bit.ly/licmannualfund24 to invest in another dynamic year of learning and growth.

The Long Island Warriors Hockey Club returned to LICM this weekend for another fun sock hockey clinic! In addition to te...
12/16/2024

The Long Island Warriors Hockey Club returned to LICM this weekend for another fun sock hockey clinic! In addition to teaching our visitors some hockey skills on the Snowflake Sock Skating “ice,” the team generously contributed to our Marine Toys for Tots Foundation collection. Thank you, Warriors, for bringing joy to our visitors and making a positive impact in the community. 🏒

The LI Warriors is a not-for-profit recreational hockey program and team for military veterans, active military and reserves.

We will be busier with school groups in the mornings this week. Afternoons will be a quieter time to visit. Please note,...
12/16/2024

We will be busier with school groups in the mornings this week. Afternoons will be a quieter time to visit. Please note, the cafeteria is always busiest between 11:30 AM and noon. 🍎

As you're filling up your bags with everything you need to celebrate the holidays, you can give back to LICM at the same...
12/15/2024

As you're filling up your bags with everything you need to celebrate the holidays, you can give back to LICM at the same time! For each reusable bag you purchase for $2.50 in December at the Stop & Shop location at 95 Old Country Road in Carle Place, $1 will be donated to LICM. Thank you for supporting us while you shop this month! 🍎

Save the date for our Countdown to 12! family New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31! This year’s theme is “Out of th...
12/14/2024

Save the date for our Countdown to 12! family New Year’s Eve celebration on December 31! This year’s theme is “Out of this World,” as we get ready to welcome our upcoming exhibit, “Moon to Mars” (opening January 2025). Blast off into 2025 with us with ball drops at 12 PM, 2 PM and 4 PM, a confetti-filled dance party and cosmic crafts. Perfect for all ages. Visit https://bit.ly/licmcountdown25 to learn more and reserve your tickets.. 🎉





Looking for holiday gifts? We asked our store associates for their top picks this year. Anna is a senior education and p...
12/13/2024

Looking for holiday gifts? We asked our store associates for their top picks this year. Anna is a senior education and psychology major who aspires to teach kindergarten one day. Her selections double as educational tools:

Image One: “Games are always great gifts because they teach frustration tolerance, socialization, cognitive development and fine motor skills.”

Image Two: “Our KEVA exhibit is one of the most popular at the Museum. This set lets kids continue the fun at home. Building promotes creativity and problem-solving skills.”

Check out the Museum store to find these and other unique items! Still unsure of what to give? Visit https://bit.ly/licmgiftcards to purchase an LICM gift card. They may be redeemed for Museum admission, theater tickets, or a special something at the Museum store.

Calling all Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts! Join us for our next Scout STEM night on February 15, 2025, at 6 PM. Meet a live...
12/11/2024

Calling all Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts! Join us for our next Scout STEM night on February 15, 2025, at 6 PM. Meet a live animal, build a mega maze, learn about corrosion chemistry, and create a bird to take flight in our wind tunnel! Then continue your science adventures as you explore the Museum’s hands-on learning spaces. Your ticket includes these fun STEM activities, Museum admission, refreshments and a souvenir patch. Visit https://bit.ly/scoutsLICM24 to reserve your spot today.

The LI Warriors return to LICM on Sunday, December 15 for a sock hockey clinic on our “ice.” Learn about stick handling ...
12/10/2024

The LI Warriors return to LICM on Sunday, December 15 for a sock hockey clinic on our “ice.” Learn about stick handling and passing as you master wrist and slap shots! Drop by the Snowflake Sock Skating exhibit any time 11 AM – 1 PM to take part. Recommended for ages 3 and up. 🏒

The Long Island Warriors Hockey Club is a not-for-profit recreational hockey program and team for military veterans, active military and reserves.

Presenting an all-new, out-of-this-world birthday party experience, now booking at LICM! Outer space enthusiasts will lo...
12/09/2024

Presenting an all-new, out-of-this-world birthday party experience, now booking at LICM! Outer space enthusiasts will love this birthday adventure, which combines space-themed crafts with exhibit exploration, including the interactive Moon to Mars exhibit (opening January 18, 2025). 🚀

The Birthday Blastoff party is available from February 1, 2025 - May 4, 2025. Visit https://bit.ly/partyatlicm to learn more. 🎉

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