Long Island's Air and Space Museum
Preserving Long Island's rich aerospace heritage of discovery and inspiring future generations through science and technology.
Please note: December 13-14, all tickets sold will be for Festival of Games. Library passes are not valid for admission.
Preserving Long Island's rich aerospace heritage of discovery and inspiring future generations through science and technology.
Join us during the March Break as we celebrate Astronomy and Space Week
FREE Family Activity (with museum admission)
Comet Tales
Unlock the mysteries of one of the solar system’s oldest celestial bodies, comets! Make your own comet with shimmering “dust” tails. Play our matching game to see how scientists were able research the origins of comets and learn the characteristics of comets, meteors, asteroids, and meteoroids. Then check out our new planetarium for awe-inspiring views of other celestial bodies in our solar system and beyond!
Planetarium Shows
Guided Planetarium shows featuring Comets, separate admission required
Please note: December 13-14, all tickets sold will be for Festival of Games. Library passes are not valid for admission.
Museum Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Museum & Planetarium Combo:
$25.00 Adults
$23.00 Child (2-12), Seniors (62+)
Museum Admission:
$18.00 Adults
$16.00 Child (2-12), Seniors (62+)
Planetarium:
$12.00 Adults
$11.00 Child (2-12), Seniors (62+)
The Cradle of Aviation Museum is honored to be nominated for the FourLeaf Best of Long Island in the Museum category.
ASTC represents over 600 science centers/museums, nonprofit organizations, and companies in 48 countries around the world and all 50 U.S. states.