The newest exhibit that will be at The Long Island Children’s Museum in Garden City will be a DINO-riffic time for all ages. The fun begins May 17th and will be at the museum until August 31st.
Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed, sponsored by Bank of America, invites you to explore the bones and fossils of iconic giants like the towering T-Rex and the majestic Triceratops. You’ll have the chance to see and even touch six full dinosaur skeletal molds, along with additional molds of skulls, arms, legs, eggs, footprints and even the femur of one of the largest land animals! Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed was conceptualized by the Museum of Discovery, Little Rock, Arkansas.
What to Expect:
- Dig Like a Paleontologist: Use real paleontologist tools to uncover dinosaur bones at our dig site. Learn how fossils are discovered and what they tell us about the past!
- Meet the Dinosaurs: Get up close to full-size replicas of dinosaurs, from the powerful Triceratops to the speedy Velociraptor. Discover fun facts about their habits and habitats!
- Examine Real Fossils: Look at preserved dinosaur bones, footprints, and fossilized eggs. Learn how these fossils help scientists understand how dinosaurs lived.
- Dino Dimensions: Compare your height to the impressive 6’ 1” femur bone of an Apatosaurus (Brontosaurus). Discover what it was like to be one of the largest land animals!
Opening Weekend Programs
STEM Explorers: Totally T-riffic Dinos
Saturday, May 17 from Noon to 2 p.m.
Come join the Green Teens in celebrating the opening of our new exhibit Dinosaurs: Fossils Exposed and learn about the amazing creatures that once roamed our planet.
STEM Explorers, powered by Green Teens, is made possible with the support of National Grid.
Ages: 3 and up. Free with Museum admission.
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Pterodactyl Flyers
Sunday, May 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Did you know that Pterodactyls are not classified as dinosaurs? They are actually Pterosaurs, which are flying reptiles. Come make your own flying creature and watch it soar in our wind tube. This is a drop-in program, free with admission. It takes approximately 10 minutes and is yours to keep.
Sponsored by Bank of America
Ages: 3 and up. Free with Museum admission.
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Fascinating Fossils
Sunday, May 18 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Fossils are one of the main ways we gather information about dinosaurs. Come make your very own clay fossil impression to take home. This is a drop-in program, free with admission. It takes approximately 10 minutes and is yours to keep.
Sponsored by Bank of America.
Ages: 3 and up. Free with Museum admission.
Museum admission: $18 for adults and children over 1 year old, $16 for seniors, FREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 516-224-5800.
Hours: (September-June) Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and most school holidays.
Long Island Children’s Museum is located at:
11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, NY
About the Long Island Children’s Museum (www.licm.org)
The mission of Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) is to connect all our communities’ children, and those who care for them, to a life of wonder, imagination and exploration. At LICM, children discover their passions and their relationship to the world we share. The 40,000-square-foot museum serves over 300,000 children and adults annually. The private, not-for-profit institution chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, offers museum-based educational programs and cultural experiences, as well as an extensive community outreach program offered in schools, libraries and youth centers across Long Island.
Recognized with several honors, including the National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), LICM is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the gold standard of museum excellence. It is currently the only accredited children’s museum in New York State and is one of only 16 accredited children’s museums nationwide. LICM has earned 4-stars on Charity Navigator and has Platinum Transparency on Candid.