This is a small museum but packed with many artifacts. Two floors consist of mostly pottery and…read morearrowheads. There are other informational displays such as maps, tools, and clothing. The entire place comes alive with the guided tour given by museum president Lucinda Hemmick. A former educator, her explanation of the exhibits in correlation to how the Indigenous peoples of Long Island lived, is fascinating! We learned about how some artifacts not native to Long Island were found here. How the museum was founded. And about important local historians whose contributions and collections are invaluable. The museum is a rich source of information for archaeologists interested in Long Island American Indians. We used a Groupon but, would have gladly paid the nominal fee of $10 to enter. We also purchased some souvenirs from the gift area. Please consider supporting them as they continue this important work. There was a new exhibit that was being worked on. We plan on returning once it's completed.

The Southold Indian museum is well worth a visit if you live in or are visiting the east end of the…read moreNorth Fork. My grandparents lived in Southold, and I spent a lot of time there every summer as a child. But I had never visited the Indian Museum before, and I suspect lots of other locals and regular summer visitors are in the same position. The museum is only open on Sundays from 1:30 - 4:30 PM (with some Saturday hours during the summer.) They're obviously very low on funds; entry is free with a $5 suggested donation, so please give if (and what) you can. Inside is one large room with lots of artifacts, mostly pottery and arrowheads, with some interesting informational displays about how the local tribes lived. (Did you know that lacrosse was originally a Native American game?) Most of the artifacts are from the Long Island area, but there are some from other areas, too (Plains Indians, and Mexico, for example.) The oldest arrowheads are in the back left corner, and are 10,000 years old! The displays are not overly slick, but that's not a bad thing -- it lets the objects speak for themselves. You won't need to spend a lot of time here, as it's a very small museum. But it's just the sort of under-visited and under-appreciated local gem that makes for a memorable visit. Why not stop by between wine tastings sometime? Oh, and I almost forgot to mention the best (or at least, most ironic) part: the Indian Museum is located directly across the street from the Custer Institute!

Small but cute little railroad museum to check out while in greenport. Train enthusiasts and kids…read morealike can definitely have a nice time at this spot which features some old school LIRR artifacts and a model train set up. Staff was very friendly.

The LIRR Museum is a small but fascinating stop with a wonderful collection of vintage items from…read morethe days of Long Island Rail Road travel. There's a small train set display that's fun to see, along with old lanterns, tickets, signals, and other historic pieces. The highlight is walking through the historic wood caboose, which really brings the history of train travel to life. A must-see for any train lovers visiting Greenport. We will post more travel guides, photos, and videos from our Greenport trip and other locations at https://ourownpathtravel.com and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@OurOwnPath

Very small museum but cute. Extremely overpriced stickers. Love the light house passport, can…read morecollect the stamps at the different lighthouses.

The East End Seaport Museum is a hidden gem in Greenport. It's free to visit and has a surprising…read moreamount to see, even though it's located in one room inside the old train station spread across two levels. The exhibits are well done and informative, covering the local area, fishing community, history, and lighthouses. One of the most interesting parts is the section on the real-life shark hunter who inspired Jaws and later became a shark conservationist. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. We will post more travel guides, photos, and videos from our Greenport trip and other locations at https://ourownpathtravel.com and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@OurOwnPath

Although the operating hours are limited, all that limits are the hours you can be taught by…read moredocents. This outdoor museum is a joy to wander through any time. Antique buildings with a description of their history is on display- worth a wander!!

This is a great place to bring your family to see what life used to be like a long time ago. There…read moreare many older buildings and barns to explore. You can also go over to the Horton Point Lighthouse afterwards. The houses and museums are closed during Covid, but definitely plan to include a visit next time I'm out that way.

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.

This is an historic fire fighter boat originally built in 1938. It was in service during 9/11 and…read morewas the only source of water along with other marine units for fire fighting efforts at Ground Zero for 3 weeks. The ship was retired in 2010 and received 4 months of shipyard work in Kingston RI during 2016. It's now permanently stationed in Greenport and maintained by an all volunteer crew. When you're in Greenport make sure you visit this amazing ship and give a donation. Most days they have free tours. The day I went they let us on the ship but there was no guided tour.

When in Greenport, this is nice to come visit and it's free. Please do leave a donation though out…read morefront before you enter. It's a historical fire fighter boat dating back to 1938 that has been in service up to 2008. A nice spot to visit right by the ferry terminal and train station that the kids and adults would like.

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

If I have the name right - Hazen House is lovely and you must go to the Saturday Farmer's Market…read moreheld on the grounds. We discovered the BEST artisan cheeses there, as well as lovely flowers, Lavender, produce (gigantor raspberries) and superior quality Olive Oil. Stars Cafe also sells excellent bread there.

From the owner: The mission of the Shelter Island Historical Society is to collect, research, preserve, and share…read morelocal history. The Society interprets Shelter Island's past through historical material and through its people; from the first Native American inhabitants, settlers, and town fathers, to those who have made it a caring and unique community through the years. The Society strives to preserve the Island's heritage for future generations.