UPCOMING EVENTS

Event Horizon - Escaping a Black Hole!

Winter Recess - Mon-Fri, February 20-24, 12-4 PM

Deep in the heart of our Galaxy lurks a black hole four million times as massive as our Sun. We now believe that many or most galaxies contain similar supermassive black holes, hidden in most cases by clouds of dust. What are these black holes? How do we know they are there? How do they form? Investigate all these exciting questions when you join us during the February vacation break.
 
Activities include:
Black Hole Workshop exploring NASA’s NuStar telescope with spectroscope demonstrations
And make a spaghettification flip book to take home! See how a black hole is formed and what will happen if you get too close to one.
 
Half hour workshops Mon-Fri. February 20-24, 12-4pm.
Free with museum admission.

Rube Goldberg Machine Contest! Saturday, February 11

Sign-up your high school team! Build the zaniest machine possible, this year's task: Inflate a balloon and pop it! Download our flyer for more info, (1.2mb pdf) or contact Rick Angler at the Cradle at 516-572-4033.


Chocolate World Expo at the Cradle of Aviation


IN THE NEWS

State Farm funds support for the Westbury Magnet Academy Service Learning Program at the Cradle of Aviation Museum

Magnet Academy students from the Westbury & Uniondale school districts were in attendance November 21st when representatives from State Farm Insurance presented a $10,000 check to support the academy summer service learning program. More...


HOURS
Tues-Sun, 9:30-5:00 PM

LOCATION
Museum Row
, Charles Lindbergh Blvd. on the Garden City/Uniondale border. Exit M4 off the Meadowbrook Parkway.

ADMISSION
Museum: Adults $14, Child* $12
Movie/Museum Combo: Adult $19, Child $17

Movie Only: Adult $8, Child $7
Junior Jet Club: $2.50 per person (free with museum)
Nunley's Carousel: $2.00 per person
Firefighter's Museum: Adult $5, Child $4

*Children ages 2-12, Senior Citizens 62+, Military Personnel, Volunteer Firemen & Non-Ambulatory Visitors
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Rechson Center Atrium at the Cradle of Aviation Museum

The Reckson Center Atrium is the main entrance to the Cradle of Aviation Museum which is host to over 75 air and space craft in its 8 exhibit galleries.

Here you can purchase tickets to the museum galleries, giant screen theater and the NC Firefighter's Museum.


Junior Jet Club


Enjoy this interactive play area for aviators under 6. Free with museum admission or enjoy it on its own for only $2.50 per person - the cheapest playdate in town!

Need more information?
Reach us at 516-572-4111

Giant Screen Dome Theater at the Cradle of Aviation Museum
The Leroy R. & Rose W. Grumman Giant Screen Dome Theater provides a unique experience of motion, sound and sight. Long Island's only giant screen theater!

NOW PLAYING
Tornado Alley | Sharks | Lewis and Clark



Fly with the Blue Angels or Escape from Dino Island in our giant motion simulator!

Unlimited rides are included with museum admission!*



Coming in 2012!

The Sky Theater Planetarium


"...one of the largest and most
powerful virtual reality experiences in the world..."


 


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