Long Island Children's Museum

01/28/2025

Step into the world of sculptor and self-taught artist Ian Love with “Echoes of the Forest,” on view upstairs in the Artists’ Corner beginning Saturday, February 1. Using trees that would have been thrown away, Ian transforms them into amazing works of art and furniture. Every piece is hand-carved with care, making each tree’s story come alive.

🗓️ Save the Date: On Wednesday, April 16, we will be hosting workshops with Ian Love. Meet the artist, discover how he creates his work, and practice some of the skills Ian uses to make his art. Visit https://bit.ly/eoflicm for more information.

01/27/2025

“Inspired by the current realities and the future dreams of space travel, the exhibit’s connection to real NASA technology is what makes it so compelling.” --Danielle Schwab, Long Island Herald Newspapers, on “Moon to Mars”

Learn more about this new exhibit that invites children to learn about space exploration while using engineering and problem-solving skills to build rockets, moon base stations, and more. 🌕

This exhibit was created by the Omaha Children's Museum and designed with support from NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration ’s Deep Space Exploration Systems at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

“Moon to Mars” is open through May 4 and is free with general admission.

Calling all future space explorers! “Moon to Mars” has rocketed into Long Island Children’s Museum, on view through May 4, with opportunities for kids to fuel their imaginations and dream bigger — and farther — than ever before.

01/26/2025

Thursday and Friday will be our busiest mornings for school group visits. The rest of the week will be fairly quiet. Please note, the cafeteria is always busiest between 11:30 AM and noon.

01/25/2025

We had an amazing day celebrating Lunar New Year, and the festivities continue tomorrow from noon to 4 PM! Join us for additional performances, another chance to make crafts, artisan demonstrations, and more: https://bit.ly/lnysundaylicm 🧧

The Lunar New Year Festival is made possible with the support of JPMorganChase & Co., in partnership with the Long Island Chinese American Association. Craft activities are supported by Portledge School.

Many thanks to the volunteers from the medical program at New York Institute of Technology and JPMorganChase & Co for helping us this weekend. We would also like to give a shout out to the Syosset branch of the Alliance of Youth Leaders of the United States (AYLUS) for helping us decorate for this special occasion.

We appreciate all who are sharing their talents with us this weekend, including Long Island Chinese Dance Group, New York Chen Leilei Guzheng Teaching Center and Xingyue Guzheng Team, New York Long Island Music Conservatory, New York Xingyue Group, Sitan Tai Chi & Martial Arts, Sound of Long Island Chorus, Syosset High School, Yes I Can Performing Arts Center, and Yixin Dance Center.

We are grateful to our Community Partners LI Chinese American Center, Chinese Center on Long Island, Inc., Gordon Zhang, Qi Zong, Jeremy Wang, and the Nassau County Office of Asian American Affairs.

01/23/2025

“It was like having an older sibling to ask questions and receive advice from! It was helpful to have someone with me as I navigated the college application process who had gone through the same thing.” —a Green Teens mentee

Have you ever had a mentor or been one to someone else? If so, you understand how impactful mentorship can be. During , we are celebrating our Green Teens mentoring program. The Green Teens are local high school students who volunteer as part of our STEM Explorers program to develop play-based science programs for our visitors. Over the last two years, we have built a network of former Green Teens who have continued to volunteer as mentors to our current Green Teens. As part of this mentoring program, Green Teens are matched up with mentors for both individual and group conversations to discuss topics such as college preparation, how to choose classes, how to stay in touch with friends after high school graduation, and more. We are proud of the mentees and mentors alike for their commitment to helping each other. A special thank you to PwC Charitable Foundation, Inc. for their generous support of the Green Teens mentoring program.

The STEM Explorers program is supported by National Grid.

01/22/2025

Coming soon to the LICM Theater...a futuristic retelling of a familiar classic! Based on the book by Deborah Underwood and set to the music of Laurie Berkner, "Interstellar Cinderella" takes place in the year 3017, and Cinderella is an engineer looking to revolutionize space travel. Will she be able to wow the Prince with her new hyper warp speed engine? Or will her evil stepmother throw a wrench in her plans? Visit https://bit.ly/interstellarlicm to learn more. ✨

Laurie Berkner Band

01/22/2025

Celebrate Lunar New Year with us this weekend with performances, crafts, artisan demonstrations, snack samples, and more. Festivities will take place on Saturday, January 25 and Sunday, January 26 from noon to 4 PM. There will also be food and beverages available to purchase from Yahao Asian Cuisine. Visit https://bit.ly/lny25licm to learn more.

The Lunar New Year Festival is made possible with the support of JPMorganChase & Co. in partnership with the Long Island Chinese American Association. Craft activities are supported by Portledge School.

01/21/2025

Thanks to Jennifer McLogan of CBS New York for joining us yesterday for our "Musical Explorers!" concert, Jazz at Lincoln Center's Let Freedom Swing: Louis Armstrong’s Great Migration, and our AdvoKids workshop dedicated to the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Our visitors had a wonderful day celebrating MLK and learning about the civil rights movement.

CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan went to events on Long Island on Monday honoring the civil rights pioneer.

01/19/2025

We are enjoying a jazzy Sunday at LICM. 🎺 “Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Let Freedom Swing: Louis Armstrong’s Great Migration” will be back for two more performances on Monday, January 20 at noon and 2 PM. Visit https://bit.ly/JALCLICM for tickets.

This concert is part of our “Musical Explorers!” series and is aligned with the Jazz at Lincoln Center residency at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts.

01/19/2025

This week, the quietest time to visit will be the afternoon hours (Tuesday-Friday). Please note, we will be open on Monday, January 20 for a Bonus Day of Play. While we have no field trips scheduled for that day, we anticipate being busier than a typical weekday as schools are closed.

01/18/2025

"Moon to Mars" is now open! 🚀Don’t miss this immersive exhibit, which invites children to engage in physical, social, inquisitive and creative play as they explore the concepts behind interplanetary travel.

"Moon to Mars" was created by the Omaha Children’s Museum and designed with support from NASA’s Deep Space Exploration Systems at Johnson Space Center. Visit https://bit.ly/moontomarslicm to learn more.

01/17/2025

As Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said in his 1964 Address to the Berlin Jazz Festival, “Everybody has the blues. Everybody longs for meaning. Everybody needs to love and be loved. Everybody needs to clap hands and be happy. Everybody longs for faith. In music, especially this broad category called jazz, there is a steppingstone towards all of these.”

As we celebrate Dr. King this weekend, join us for a live jazz concert, and experience the kind of music that he felt captured the full range of human experience. This concert, which will explore Louis Armstrong’s rise to prominence, is aligned with the Jazz at Lincoln Center residency at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts.

Through the generosity of our Musical Explorers! concert series sponsors, Roni Kohen-Lemle and Robert Lemle, we are able to bring this performance to you at a special ticket price of $5 with museum admission ($4 for Members), $10 concert only.

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Let Freedom Swing: Louis Armstrong’s Great Migration
📆 Sunday, January 19 and Monday, January 20
⌚Performances at noon and 2 PM on both dates
🎟️ https://bit.ly/JALCLICM

01/14/2025

On Monday, January 20, join us for a special AdvoKids program dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Learn about MLK beyond his 'I Have a Dream' speech and gain a better understanding of his impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Visitors will also participate in a gallery walk of images from the Civil Rights Movement and then create a bell to “let freedom ring." Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Workshops at 11 AM and 1 PM. This event is free with Museum admission, but tickets are required. Stop by the Box Office on the day of the event to reserve your spot.

This month's AdvoKids Program is supported by The Michaels Stores BOLD (Black Organized Leaders of Diversity) Resource Group.

During this workshop, visitors will learn about MLK beyond his 'I Have a Dream' speech and gain a better understanding of his impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Visitors will also participate in a gallery walk of images from the Civil Rights Movement and then create a bell to “let freedom ring."

01/13/2025

Join us on Saturday, January 18 as “Moon to Mars” lands at LICM! 🚀

In this out-of-this-world exhibit, Visitors will learn about interplanetary travel through fun activities like designing and flying rockets, hovering above distant planets in the Orion Spacecraft, experiencing what it’s like to walk in reduced gravity and navigating new terrains in the Lunar Rover.

“Moon to Mars” was created by the Omaha Children’s Museum and designed with support from NASA’s Deep Space Exploration Systems at Johnson Space Center. Visit https://bit.ly/moontomarslicm to learn more. 🌕

01/12/2025

Tuesday, as well as Thursday and Friday afternoons, will be the quietest times to visit this week. Please note, the cafeteria is always busiest between 11:30 AM and noon. 🍎

01/11/2025

This past week, cast and crew members gathered for a table read of our upcoming LICM Theater show, "Interstellar Cinderella," on stage beginning February 7! You may remember some familiar faces from past LICM shows such as “Frederick,” “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!,” and “The Snowy Day & Other Stories by Ezra Jack Keats.” ⁠🎭
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⁠This musical adventure is a futuristic retelling of a classic: Cinderella is a space engineer looking to revolutionize space travel, but she still has to contend with her evil stepmother, who is determined to throw a wrench in things. Visit https://bit.ly/interstellarlicm to learn more. ⁠🔧⁠
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Interstellar Cinderella⁠
Music and Lyrics by Laurie Berkner ⁠
Book by Barbara Zinn Krieger ⁠
From the book “Interstellar Cinderella” by Deborah Underwood ⁠
Published by Chronicle Books © 2015 ⁠
Originally produced by New York City Children's Theater, 2017

01/10/2025

We are thrilled to be named one of Bank of America's 2024 ! This award provides multiyear grant funding that will allow us to expand our access offerings designed to remove physical and financial barriers for visitors, work with other local nonprofits serving vulnerable communities and develop leadership at the Museum.

From LICM President Erika S. Floreska: "Bank of America’s Neighborhood Builders program exemplifies the transformative power of corporate philanthropy in strengthening the communities it serves. By investing not only in our programs but also in developing leadership, they are building long-term institutional sustainability. This invaluable support enables us to activate our mission of centering the well-being of children and families through the power of play and expand and enhance our services."

We are incredibly grateful to Bank of America for this opportunity to build upon our offerings, strengthen our organization and broaden our reach within the community. Visit https://bit.ly/boanbprogram to learn more about the Neighborhood Builders program.