We all know that bees are amazing. While we often think of only the honeybee, Long Island’s native mason bee is an impressive little insect. They pollinate 20 times more plants than honeybees, live their lives in solitude and are not aggressive. Come learn about these hard workers and make a bee habitat to welcome them to your garden.
This is a drop-in program; it takes approximately 10 minutes and is yours to keep.
"Bee" amazed at this two-day festival celebrating the fascinating world of bees August 16 and 17. All activities included with general admission! Create fun bee crafts, meet a beekeeper, and sample honey and more.
Visitors climb aboard a large model of Thomas the Tank Engine, race trains along a giant track, work together to sort and load cargo and maintain engines. Open through September 8.
Visit our outdoor sensory garden and water play area for an exploration of natural elements, encouraging everyone to step outside the comfort of plugged-in lives to our messy, wondrous world. Open weather permitting.
Visit LICM as many times as you'd like in an entire year! With a friendly escape from summer heat, new traveling exhibits each season, and benefits including dozens of free programs, LICM membership is one of the best values in town.