Special Holidays
The museum’s calendar closely follows the holiday and vacation schedules of local school districts.
Thursday, July 5– Sunday, September 2, 2012 |
Summer hours |
| Monday, September 17, 2012 |
Rosh Hashanah |
| Tuesday, September 18, 2012 |
Rosh Hashanah |
| Wednesday, September 26, 2012 |
Yom Kippur |
| Monday, October 8, 2012 |
Columbus Day |
| Tuesday, November 6, 2012 |
Election Day
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| Monday, November 12, 2012 |
Veteran's Day |
| Friday, November 23, 2012 |
Thanksgiving Break |
Monday, December 24, 2012
(*3 p.m. close) |
Christmas Eve |
| Monday, December 31, 2012 |
New Year's Eve |
| Monday, January 21, 2013 |
Dr. Martin Luther King Day |
| Monday, February 18, 2013 |
President's Day |
| Monday, March 25, 2013 |
Passover (begins at sundown) and
Easter/Passover Recess |
| Sunday, March 31, 2013 |
Easter Sunday |
| Monday, April 1, 2013 |
Easter/Passover Recess |
| Monday, May 28, 2012 |
Memorial Day |
| Wednesday, July 4, 2012 |
Independence Day |
| Monday, September 3, 2012 |
Labor Day |
Tuesday, September 4– Friday, September 14, 2012 (includes the weekend of 9/8 and 9/9) |
Fall Fix-up |
| Thursday, November 22, 2012 |
Thanksgiving |
| Tuesday, December 25, 2012 |
Christmas Day |
| Tuesday, January 1, 2013 |
New Year's Day |
| Monday, May 27, 2013 |
Memorial Day |
| Thursday, July 4, 2013 |
Independence Day |
Due to limited capacity, timed tickets may be issued.
Last tickets sold at 4 p.m.
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Hours & Admission Cost
Summer Hours:
Open daily July 1–September 8, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
September–June:
Open Tuesday–Sunday
from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
General Admission: $12
Visitors over 65: $11
Members: FREE
Children under 1: FREE
Group rates by reservation only: $8
Call
(516) 224-5869 for more
information about: Self-Guided
Tours.
The museum accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and personal checks with a valid photo ID.
Membership does not guarantee admission when the museum is filled to capacity.
Children must be present at time of ticket purchase and be accompanied by adult throughout their museum visit.
Planning Tips:
If you are looking to bring your child to the museum when it is least crowded, here are a few suggestions:
- The quietest times during the school year are weekday afternoons.
- Sunny weekends during the summer are usually less crowded.
- Nice weather weekends during the fall and spring are quieter times as well.
The museum is most crowded during school breaks and inclement weather days.
Thank you for helping to keep our children safe.

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