Long Island's Air and Space Museum
Preserving Long Island's rich aerospace heritage of discovery and inspiring future generations through science and technology.
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Over 75 air and space craft in 8 galleries chronicling 100 years of aerospace adventure.
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All new state-of-the-art pure laser projection system will take you on journeys you’ve only imagined.
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Interactive play area for young aviators up to 6 years of age can build and explore.
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The museum is the most spectacular setting for corporate and social functions on Long Island!
Amateur Radio Celebrates Lindbergh's Flight
The Long Island Amateur Radio Club (LIMARC) will be celebrating Lindbergh’s trans-atlantic flight here at the museum on Monday May 20th and Tuesday May 21st. They will be speaking on the air to other radio operators (hams) from around the world.
Free with museum admission, the public is invited on Tuesday to come, ask questions and even interact with hams from around the world. (Museum is closed to the public on Monday).
Charles Lindbergh took off in the Spirit of St. Louis. at 7:52 AM on the morning of May 20th, 1927. Departing Roosevelt Field, Garden City, Long Island, New York, he flew non-stop for 33 1/2 hours, arriving at Le Bourget Airport, Paris, France, at 10:22 Paris time. This special event station will honor that flight by remaining on the air for the same 33 1/2 hours, beginning 7:52 AM(1152 UTC) until 5:22 PM (2122 UTC) May 21st.
The special events station will operate under the call sign of the Cradle of Aviation Museum, K2CAM, and will operate in conjunction with the Long Island Amateur Radio Club (LIMARC).
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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+)
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Garden City, NY 11530
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Best of Long Island
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The Cradle of Aviation Museum is honored to be nominated for the FourLeaf Best of Long Island in the Museum category.
Reciprocal Admission Program
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