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Ultimate Guide to the Museums near Cold Spring Harbor, New York

Learn about the history and culture of Cold Spring Harbor, New York by visiting the area's best museums. Check out our list of the most recommended museums to visit down below.

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Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum

Address: 84 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 Hours: Noon to 5 p.m.; open Fri. to Sun. Cost: $2 for adults, children are free Distance away: 2-minute drive At this firehouse museum, you'll be able to see a chemical truck, fire pole, signal lights, fire fighting equipment and photos of firemen of the past.
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Long Island Children's Museum

Address: 11 Davis Ave, Garden City, NY Hours: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Mon. Cost: $14 per person. Distance from us: 30-minute drive This interactive, family-friendly museum helps children learn about sounds, bubbles, tools, climbing and communication.
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Museum of American Armor

Address: 1303 Round Swamp Rd, Plainview, NY Hours: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Mon. to Thu. Cost: $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and youth, free for children 4 and under Distance away: 15-minute drive You and your loved ones can have a fun time learning about World War II and the military at this armory museum. Sometimes reenactments happen, which are amazing and informative.
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Oyster Bay Railroad Museum

Address: 1 Railroad Ave, Oyster Bay, NY Hours: Noon to 4 p.m.; closed Mon. to Fri. Distance from Harbor Rose: 10-minute drive View historical railroad equipment like luggage and historical motorcycles at the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum.
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The Heckscher Museum of Art

Address: 2 Prime Ave, Huntington, NY Hours: Noon to 5 p.m.; closed Mon. to Wed. Cost: Free, though $5 donation suggested Distance from away: 8-minute drive The Heckscher Museum of Art has art exhibits like George Grosz's "Eclipse of the Sun," "Moonstruck," "Long Island Biennial 2020" and more. The museum hosts both virtual and in-person events.
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The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor

Address: 301 Main St, Cold Spring Harbor, NY Hours: Noon to 4 p.m.; open only on Sat. and Sun. Cost: $6 for adults, $5 for children and seniors and free for military and children under 3 years old. Distance from away: 2-minute drive A small museum, The Whaling Museum is educational and informative about whaleboats, history of whaling in New York and what life was like as a whaler.
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Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

Address: 180 Little Neck Rd, Centerport, NY Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; open only on Sat. and Sun. Cost: $10 for adults, $9 for seniors and students, children under 2 years old and military are free. Distance from us: 20-minute drive The main attraction of this museum is the Vanderbilt Mansion, originally built as a summer house for William Vanderbilt II in 1910. Vanderbilt collected specimens from across the world that you can examine at this museum. Additionally, you can learn about the constellations in the planetarium.
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Walt Whitman Birthplace Association

Address: 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd, Huntington Station, NY Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost: $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and military, $6 for students, children under 5 years old are free. Distance from us: 15-minute drive The Walt Whitman Birthplace Association preserves the home of Walt Whitman, who worked in the newspaper field and published a book called "Leaves of Grass." Read Whitman's poetic works and look at other people's renditions of him at this historic site. The association also hosts events that feature other poets and writers.
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Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

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Planting Fields Arboretum

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Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

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Huntington Historical Society at the Trade School Building

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Old Westbury Gardens

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Bailey Arboretum

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Old Bethpage Village Restoration

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Huntington Harbor Lighthouse

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Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument

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The Conklin Farmhouse Museum

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Cradle of Aviation Museum

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Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium

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