Field trips led by professionally trained staff are filled with exciting exhibits and hands-on learning experiences.
Available October 13, 2026 through June 25, 2027.
Live theater performances and guided tour options align with a range of state and national learning criteria including the Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.
Select two LICM programs during your visit to maximize the value of your bus investment. Consider adding a live theater performance to your day OR a second exhibit exploration to create an unforgettable day for your students.
BONUS: When you book a Double Your Learning day, your schedule will include a 30-minute lunch break. The cafeteria usage fee will be waived for groups booking this option.
LICM4all is a Museum-wide initiative to reach, engage and better serve students with disabilities. LICM4all tours are field trips created with the needs of self-contained classes in mind, providing flexibility and accommodations to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for your students. LICM4all tours include a Museum educator specially trained to assist students in gaining the most from their visit. Specific dates will be suggested to provide students with a quieter and calmer environment for a school visit.
Self-guided tours are available Tuesday–Friday for groups with a minimum of 10 children. Reservations must be made at least two weeks prior to the tour date and are based on availability.
Can’t make it to the Museum? We can come to you through one of our Outreach Programs. Outreaches are designed to captivate children through exploration, demonstration and experiential activities. Workshops last approximately one hour and are generally offered for groups of 25-30 children and their adult chaperones. See outreach options.
Talk to our Reservations Team! LICM offers a variety of educational tours for a large range of grade levels. Our team would be happy to chat about the needs and interests of your students to help you pick the best program option for your class. If you would like to come visit the Museum prior to your visit to make sure it is a good fit for your students, please schedule an appointment with our Reservations Manager.
A valid teacher ID from your district will be required to enter the Museum. Walk-throughs are by appointment only and available to the individual teacher only (no additional guests).
LICM is a popular destination for school year field trips. We encourage groups to book a minimum of one month in advance of their preferred visit date. (Many groups book at the start of the school year to request preferred dates.)
Yes, LICM has an AED on premises located at our Box Office.
The Museum provides free admission for one adult chaperone for every three children kindergarten and younger, and free admission for one adult chaperone for every five children over age five, for guided tours only. Additional adults will be charged at the rate of $17 for guided visits, and $24 for “Double Your Learning” visits. For theater visits, only teachers and 1:1 aides will receive a free seat; all additional adults will be charged $16 for their seats.
For Double Your Learning programs with theater shows, only teachers and 1:1 aides will receive a free seat. All additional adult chaperones will be charged $12 for their seats. If your group wishes to bring more than the adults within the chaperone ratio, adults will be charged $24 for the programs.
The Museum recommends keeping additional adults (above recommended chaperone levels) to no more than five per tour. Qualifying chaperones include: teachers, teachers assistants and accompanying parents. Nurses and 1:1 aides/paraprofessionals are always admitted free of charge when accompanying a group. For self-guided and “Extend Your Play” trips, all adults and children pay; membership may not be used.
Double Your Learning allows you to participate in two LICM programs on a single day to maximize the value of your bus investment. Consider adding a live theater performance to your day or a second guided tour. Your schedule will include a 30-minute lunch break.
See Chaperone policy above and how it applies to “Double Your Learning.” The price is $24 per child. The cafeteria usage fee will be waived for groups booking this option.
Ask about our “Extend Your Play” option. Children will be charged $1 more to extend their visit. Free chaperone pricing does not apply to an extended visit; adult chaperones will be charged $18 for this extended visit.
A 50% deposit (or BOCES payment form) is required 30 days before your visit to confirm your LICM trip reservation. The balance is due on the day of your visit. Your balance will be calculated based on the number of children actually attending the day of your visit.
TIP: Because this number may be lower than your original reservation number, we ask that you bring a flexible payment method (credit card, blank check) to handle final payment. The Museum cannot issue rebates for overpayments.
To allow children to fully enjoy exhibits, LICM caps group size at 25 children. If your group has more than 25 children, an additional tour group(s) will be created. Please note, we cannot increase the number of tour groups on the date of your visit.
Unfortunately, no. The extra group can opt for a self-guided tour at the general admission rate. (Reduced rates only apply to groups with a reservation.)
LICM will make every effort to accommodate a group arriving late. A group arriving later than 30 minutes from the start of their guided tour may need to switch to a self-guided visit.
LICM accepts cash, check (personal or business), credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express) and money orders. LICM also accepts BOCES funds and purchase orders for school reservations (excluding self-guided programs).
Guided tours are 90 minutes in length. Morning (10-11:30 a.m.) and Afternoon (noon – 1:30 p.m.) tour times are available. Tour times are not flexible.
Feel free to spend the day; the Museum is open until 4 p.m. on weekdays. We do ask, however, that you arrive at your appointed arrival time.
Although we cannot substitute galleries on a guided tour, you can opt to extend your visit to enjoy all the Museum’s exhibits. Ask at the Info Desk about extending your day. (Additional rates will apply.)
Yes, but only vended service is offered here. Advance reservations are required for groups to use the cafeteria. Reservations are offered to guided groups only. A usage fee does apply. Capacity is limited. (Ask about cafeteria availability when booking.)
For the safety of visitors with food allergies and sensitivities and to keep the Museum clean, no food or drink is permitted outside the cafeteria.
Parking is free at Long Island Children’s Museum. Buses cannot park in the main parking lot west of the building. Buses may drop students off on either side of the building. Buses must then move to the parking lot on the east of the building.
Please have an accurate count of all children present and a separate count of all adults present. Your remaining payment will be calculated and collected based on this headcount.
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