I visited the mansion for the We May be Right band concert and enjoyed the experience. Whenever you…read morego for a concert, you also have the opportunity to visit the outdoor areas such as the fountain, gardens and take some nice photos. We brought a cooler with some snacks, drinks along with our beach chairs and it was a very pleasant afternoon. They also have a vending machine selling water and some other items should you need. Every single staff member I dealt with was super friendly and the place is beautiful. It's a good opportunity to take some nice photos. And the "We may be right" Billy Joel tribute band made our experience even more pleasant. I haven't visited the Planetarium or the inside part of the mansion so I can't comment on that.

7/31/26 I haven't been to a laser show since I was a…read moreteenager. Now I'm a senior citizen. I get free tickets through AARP for the first show of the month and this month is The Grateful Dead. As we were guests of the band often (our friend was Brent Midland's assistant) we saw many a concert. My husband was blah about going, but really happy after. It blew my mind - and I don't do drugs. The sound system was amazing. The lasers were surprisingly good, although quite antiquated. My favorites were when you felt you were enveloped in the lasers. I was lost for an hour, in a good way. Luckily, hubby has a handicapped placard and we were able to park steps from the front door. I would have liked to have parked in the regular parking lot and walk, but that's no longer in the cards for us. The grounds are beautiful for as much as we could see in the dark.We would have loved to see the meteor shower, but that was not in the cards either.The show was from 9:30pm to 10:30pm (way past my bedtime) and over an hour away which was a complete bummer. In any case, this was a wonderful event. Join AARP if you're over 50 as the benefits are great.

It's a very small museum with just two galleries but has lovely exhibitions from local Long Island…read moreartists. I came here for a work conference and enjoyed two local artist lectures who have artwork currently exhibited. The museum is located in the park and makes for a great little stop on your day walking around in Huntington town.

Yes this museum is a small in size, but the buiding itself is beautiful, collection was fun to look…read moreat, the temporary exhibit was great, too. They have small space that kids can experience making their own arts and stuffs. That was great idea, too. My kids and I both enjoyed this museum.

What a great way to spend a couple of hours at a low-key museum that's packed with artifacts and…read moreenough written material posted beside them to make you a PHD on the whaling history on Long Island and around the world. For the little ones there are all sort of events and scavenger hunts throughout the year so an annual pass might be a great option if your child shows any interest at all. Craft tables let children make various things like a jelly fish with tentacles. Crayons and tape and streamers were provided at no additional cost. As an adult you may spent hours just learning from the exhibits and all of the printed signs around. Parking is streetside so no issues there. Staff was friendly enough and even gave my daughter a lollipop for completing the " yeti" scavenger hunt. For the pair of us it was only $14. Great price and value

Nice place to take the kids and a learning experience for the adults as well. The place is super…read moreclean and quiet.

"Oh, oh, talk to me some more You don't have to go…read more'Cause you're the poetry man You make things all right" (Phoebe Snow) I wonder how many people are most familiar with Walt Whitman because of the crucial impact his "Leaves of Grass" book of poems played in advancing the plot in Breaking Bad? Well, besides helping the DEA solve the identity of who Heisenberg really was, Walt Whitman was a pioneering figure in American literature--a poet, essayist, and journalist, best known for his iconic "Leaves of Grass". He grew up on Long Island, left school at eleven, and became a teacher and journalist. He served in the Union army as a nurse during the Civil War. His poetry innovated the way people wrote poems, using a free verse "conversational" style. Th Walt Whitman Birthplace complex has two buildings - a museum and the house where he was born. The museum has a wonderful timeline display that takes you through his lifetime with photos and text. There is a gift shop and a small theater on site, and you can take photos of everything. The photography policy is different inside the house, where photos are limited to just one room -the kitchen. Outside photography has no restrictions. What a nice slice of Americana hiding in plain sight on Long Island.

Was the only one there so got my own private tour! Amazing tour, I learned so much not only about…read moreWalt but about farmhouse living in the 1800s. Would recommend not only to Whitman fans but history lovers too.

We got a Groupon for this place, which makes the price a lot more reasonable. They don't open until…read more1 pm on the weekends, and on Saturdays they don't even give guided tours. Instead, they give an "augmented reality" audio tour which is kind of hit or miss. The house was preserved for the historical significance of the Townsend family, one of which was a spy for George Washington. I didn't feel there was a ton of information on the family though. Pointing their phone at the different objects in a room turned on audio about them, but only a couple of rooms in the actual house were interactive. The rest didn't have signs, and one loan employee was around to answer questions at the end. The exhibit in the visitor center was nice though. I just don't think the AR experience was really up to replacing a person, both in amount of information and the uncanny valley, unnerving portraits. There is street parking and a nearby lot that are free on weekends. The gift shop is minimal. It was an okay spot to visit, but I would recommend coming on Sunday or whenever they offer actual tours to get a more thorough understanding of the house and the history of the people who lived here.

We went here on a winter weekend, and were fortunate to have the builsings to ourselves. The…read morehelpful staff took out modest admission fee and explained that they don't do tours on Saturdays but they do have tour devices using augmented reality. That means that when you walk through the buildings, you scan the cell phone device on important paintings and artifacts and they talk to you with further information about who or what they are. The small building that contains the entrance is packed with paintings, dioramas, documents and artifacts. Next you walk to the main house, built in the 1730's, and housing the Townsend family. At the time of the Revolutionary War, Samuel had to make room for a British colonel. In spite of the fact that he sympathised with the patriots, he maintained good relations with his "Guest." At the time of the war, the house had eight rooms. One of his sons was one of the leaders of the Culpepper Spy Ring, Placing the home on the National Registry of Historic Places. Each room was elegantly decorated, with the exception of the space for the enslaved housekeeper. In spite of the fact that we didn't get a formal tour, the staff member tagged along with us and kept up a spirited conversation - even giving us a bonus look at the Victorian wing which doubled the size of the structure. The house is said to be haunted, of course. Very highly recommended. The full set of photos can be found at https://www.flickr.com/photos/terryballard/albums/72177720323110655

A small museum near the railroad tracks in Oysterbay. A small area for young children to play with…read moretrains. An electric train set, an original bell and lights, a mascot Dog images from the past, a shop up front to buy soueviners. A place to visit when in the area.

Everyone there was genuinely welcoming and passionate about what the museum is all about…read more We decided to go there having seen a few photos of the trains parked in the yard. We did not expect the magnitude of the hospitality and the kindness we received while there - the magnitude we would never receive from museums in metropolitan areas. The staff at the museum is truly knowledgeable of the displays, the history, the structural significance behind them, etc. The energy and the vibes that we had the privilege of receiving from everyone at the museum were also reflected in other parts of the Town of Oyster Bay. What a lovely place to visit!! I will return with the rest of my family next time!! Thank you so much everyone :)

Wonderful place. My 2 sons had a blast. Flying drones - real fun. The VR goggles were amazing…read more You know you sitting down safe in a chair with the headset on, but you really feel like you are walking on the ocean floor as fish and seals dart around you. I understand they have other programs too. Great fun. Located in the Tanger Outlet Mall in Riverhead. Make sure you call before you go, the hours vary.

Really cute place in the tanger outlets! I took my nephew and daughter on a Sunday and it was a…read moresteady crowd. The two associates at the front were super helpful and patient as well, you had to sign up for a waiting list for the virtual reality and they made sure everybody got a chance. My nephew is autistic and they were really patient with him which I appreciated. The reason for the 4 star review is the fact that it was expensive for three of us and not a lot of exhibits. It was hands one which I loved but the main reason we went there was for the drones and they were broken when we got there. I am hoping to go back when the drones are available but for the price, not sure yet. The kids had a really nice time though.

A beautiful property with a lot of history. Our tour guide…read moredidn't know much about the house ,or the property, or the history. We were a little disappointed, but we were glad to at least tour the home. We would love to come back and get more information with a detailed and in depth tour of the history of the home and all that took place.

Called them via their main number and was hung up on after a rude response to my request to speak…read moreto an exhibit representative. The person never made an attempt to find out exactly why I was calling. If this is the best that they can offer by way of telephone contact I don't care what they have on exhibit or do. I recommend AVOIDING the OYSTER BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY, et al, now and forever!!! AVOID *** AVOID!! *** AVOID!!! *** AVOID!!!! ** AVOID!!!!! My Rating for OBHS is a FIVE STAR FAIL!!! AVOID