Apr 8, 2013 -
Experiential Theater Production Explores West African CultureAudience Participates Fully in “Sunjata Kamalenya” at LICM
For more than seven centuries, the legendary hero Sunjata Keita has been hailed by the revered West African djeli (storyteller/historians). The McCarter Theater Center has teamed up with cast of pe...
Mar 9, 2013 - Hop into Spring at LICM's EGGstravaganza
Peter Cottontail, Egg Relay Races, Themed Activities & More
Hop on over to LICM for a special night at the Children’s Museum on Saturday, March 23. Peter Cottontail will be opening the doors after hours (6-9 p.m.) for a night of fun activities, celebrating icon...
Mar 5, 2013 - Laughter & Music Covey Life Lessons on LICM Stage
Aesop’s Fables Run March 19-26
Whether it’s The Tortoise and the Hare or The Boy Who Cried Wolf, everyone knows at least one of Aesop’s classic fables. These classic tales are given a new life by British playwright Mike Kenny in a c...
Feb 7, 2013 - Sleeping Beauty Dreams Awakens in LICM Theater
Mexico’s Marionetas de la Esquina Updates Grimm’s Classic Fairy Tale
Helicopter parents, a daughter yearning to test her wings and a brave young man are the central characters in “Sleeping Beauty Dreams,” the contemporary update to the Grimm’s fairy tale tha...
Feb 5, 2013 - LICM Provides Vacation that Sandy Took Away to LI Families
“Tropical PLAYcation” Night Serves as Museum Fundraiser
Presidents Day typically kicks off a week-long school break for Long Island kids, and the busiest visitation week at the Long Island Children’s Museum. Hurricane Sandy changed those plans as most school district...
Jan 1, 2013 - “Saltwater Stories” Celebrates Long Island’s Maritime Roots
Baymen Share Traditions and Tales at Children’s Museum on Jan. 12-13
Long Island Children’s Museum’s popular Saltwater Stories program was created to ensure that the region’s maritime history and culture is preserved. The “livi...
Dec 31, 2012 - Sound Showers Exhibit Makes Splash at LICM
New Immersive Sound Exhibit Teaches Kids to “Look” with the Ears
Listen carefully next time you’re at the Long Island Children’s Museum and you’ll hear the sounds of a train arriving and barnyard animals. Follow the whistle, oinks, quacks an...
Nov 5, 2012 - LICM Awarded 2012 National Medal for Museum and Library Services
National Award Recognizes Exceptional Community Service
WASHINGTON (November 5, 2012) – The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced Long Island Children’s Museum of Garden City, N.Y. as one of 10 rec...
Aug 15, 2011 - LICM Receives Prestigious IMLS Grant
Children and families will receive an expanded understanding of both local communities and the world around them through theater, dance, m...
Mar 14, 2011 - National Grid Supports Unique Children’s Museum Science Initiative
The Long Island Children’s Museum has received a $150,000 grant from National Grid to support its innovative museum/school teaching and learning model. LICM has partnered with the Westbury School District to expand the use of inquiry-based methods to teach science curriculum to elementary scho...
Nov 11, 2010 - Bank of America “Neighborhood Builders Award” Provides $200,000 to LICM
LICM Recognized as "Essential" Community Resource
November 11, 2010 – The Long Island Children’s Museum has been named a recipient of the 2010 Long Island Neighborhood Builders® award presented annually by the Bank of Ameri...
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