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2021 GUIDE TO GARDEN CITY • Friday, November 12, 2021
Museums
African American Museum of Nassau County 110 North Franklin St., Hempstead NY 11530 516-572-0730 The mission of the African American Museum of Nassau County is to promote understanding and appreciation of African American culture, art and tradition through education, interpretation, exhibitions, collections and programs for the enrichment of the public; with an emphasis on Long Island. The museum’s vision is to continue to be an outstanding regional resource for African American historical information and preservation. Cradle of Aviation Museum Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Garden City NY 11530 516-572-4111 The Cradle of Aviation Museum is an aerospace museum that commemorates Long Island’s part in the history of aviation. Long Island Children’s Museum 11 Davis Ave., Garden City NY 11530 516-224-5800 Long Island Children’s Museum is a learning space devoted to the busy work of play. Our exhibits, programs and performances fuel creativity and collaboration to inspire millions of aha moments. At the Museum, children master skills and uncover passions that will stay with them throughout their lives. The Francis X. Pendl Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center 1 Davis Ave., Garden City NY 11530 516-572-4177 The Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center provides a unique setting for the preservation and interpretation of our local volunteer fire services heritage via the collection, restoration, and exhibition of historic and contemporary firematic memorabilia and equipment. The visitor experience at the Center increases public appreciation and awareness of the fire services in Nassau County and stimulates volunteer recruitment in local departments.
Nassau County Museum of Art 1 Museum Dr. Roslyn NY 11576 (516) 484-9338 The Nassau County Museum of Art is located 20 miles east of New York City on the former Frick “Clayton” Estate, a 145-acre property in Roslyn Harbor in the heart of Long Island’s Gold Coast. Old Bethpage Village Restoration 1303 Round Swamp Road Old Bethpage NY 11804 (516) 572-8409 The Old Bethpage Village Restoration is a 209acre recreated living museum village in Old Bethpage, New York. The village opened in 1970 with dozens of historic structures that had been saved from demolition by Nassau County. Costumed actors provide demonstrations of 19th-century life. Queens County Farm Museum 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, Queens NY 11004 (718) 347-3276 The Queens County Farm Museum is a New York City Landmark, on the National Register of Historic Places and a member of the Historic House Trust of New York City. Queens County Farm Museum dates back to 1697 and occupies New York City’s largest remaining tract of undisturbed farmland. The farm encompasses a 47-acre parcel that is one of the longest continuously farmed sites in New York State. The site includes historic farm buildings, a greenhouse complex, livestock, farm vehicles and implements, planting fields, an orchard, and an herb garden.
Check out the Queens County Farm Museum at www.queensfarm.org
