Cradle of Aviation Museum, Garden City, Long Island, NY

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#MuseumFromHome with our new Virtual Museum Experience!

COVID-19 Update: The Museum is closed to maintain health and safety. Read more...

Aviation Trivia Live Stream

While we have been closed, we decided to reach out to our friends over the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum to see how they’re doing, and to see who knows more about aviation and space science!

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75th Anniversary of the End of WWII

We're commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in coordination with Nassau County, the Museum of American Armor, and the Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center.

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Virtual Museum

We bring the museum to you with Virtual Tours, At-Home Activities, Ask an Educator and #EducatorTom!

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Support the Cradle

Now more than ever we need your help! Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to make sure the museum can continue to bring you it’s collection and STEM education during this time.

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Long Island's Air and Space Museum

Preserving Long Island's rich aerospace heritage of discovery and inspiring future generations through science and technology.

Great Exhibits

Over 75 air and space craft in 8 galleries chronicling 100 years of aerospace adventure.
Planetarium

This state-of-the-art, all-digital system will take you on journeys you’ve only imagined.
Dome Theater

The 70mm film format is 10 times the size of conventional film and the highest quality in the world.
Junior Jet Club

Interactive play area for young aviators up to 6 years of age can build and explore.
Nunley's Carousel

The beautifully restored, historic, 100 year old carousel is located adjacent to the museum.
Museum Store

Grumman t-shirts, custom WWII dog tags and freeze-dried ice cream all in one place!

Upcoming Events & Expos

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Today's Theater & Planetarium Schedule

June 3, 2020

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Hours
Open Tuesday-Sunday, 9:30-5:00, and open on some Mondays that fall on holidays and school breaks.
Find Nunley's Carousel hours here.

Tickets

Admission Rates

Museum
Adult $16
Child/Senior* $14

Museum includes aviation museum galleries and Junior Jet Club

Planetarium & Dome Theater Shows
Adult $10
Child/Senior* $9

Museum and Show Combo
Adult $21
Child/Senior* $19

Combo includes the museum and a single Planetarium or Dome Theater show.

*Children ages 2-12, Senior Citizens 62+, Military Personnel, Volunteer Firemen & Non-Ambulatory Visitors

Other Options
Junior Jet Club $2.50
Nunley's Carousel $2

Cradle of Aviation Museum

Charles Lindbergh Blvd.

Garden City, NY 11530

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General (516) 572-4111

Reservations (516) 572-4066

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Reciprocal Admission and other Programs

ASTC - Association of Science-Technology Centers

ASTC represents over 600 science centers/museums, nonprofit organizations, and companies in 48 countries around the world and all 50 U.S. states.
Bank of America - Museums on Us Program

Present your active Bank of America®, Merrill Lynch® or U.S. Trust® credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain one free general admission on the first full weekend of every month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Excludes special exhibitions, ticketed shows and fundraising events.