This review is for the art museum located further back from the carriage house…read more I absolutely adore art and the exhibit on display currently is both moving and beautiful.if you haven't visited yet I highly recommend exploring the local art if you're interested in Long Island and its artists.

We came here the other day to visit the art and history museums, but spent the entire time at the…read morecarriage museum instead. We initially thought this museum would be small with only 1 floor, but there were multiple sections that took us over an hour to go through. It was really interesting to learn about how people traveled with carriages back in the day. Makes you wonder what the world will look like years from now. It's a fun experience if you're into history, plus the workers were all super friendly. We'll definitely be back to explore the art and history museums.

Dropped by with two kids. A lot of stations to keep kids busy and happy. This wasn't a fully…read moreplanned trip, so I had to rush the kids through. Even though some of the games we have at home, it's more fun when there are more sets to create from. It's very inexpensive at only $5.

The place is small and great for little kids. They have a lot of activities. They have a boat with…read moresand, marble blocks, touch screens and learn, etc.

Little gem of a museum tucked away up the hill from Main St in Port Jefferson. It was originally…read morethe home of John T. Mather, now houses antiques from the 1800s like old ships and paintings, hats and fabrics, toys and furniture. There's also an old lock exhibit, and other small exhibits on the property as well. Be sure to check out their museum shop next door which has some really nice antiques at great prices. Scored a stein for $18! Admission is by donation. A nice place to stop by if you're in the area.

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Wonderful place. I…read moreinitially went solely for the Billy Joel exhibit, but ended up getting more of a bonus with the second floor which I didn't know about. Guess it pays to do research sometimes. As mentioned, the Joel exhibit is what I came for and I wasn't disappointed. There is a LOT to look at and to take pictures of, plenty to read, and a spot where you can put on a pair of headphones and listen to each one of his albums if you want. The set up, layout, and displays are quite good. A lot of Joel's real and actual personal memorabilia is here - they are not props or fake. There are two spots outside of the main Joel room to take photos of yourself mimicking the covers of his Glass Houses and 52nd Street album covers along with a prop for each of those albums nearby. Upstairs there's a small room with seating playing Joel concerts. Any fan of Billy Joel will appreciate this and should go out of their way to come to check this out. Past the main exhibit (Joel) and on the second level is a general Hall of Fame Museum for Long Island with great displays, original items, and memorabilia. From awards to apparel, there is plenty to see with a lot of history. It's one large room, but the displays are laid out well and it should take you some time to take everything in. There is a small gift shop on the first level with items from both the main exhibit and the museum itself. The staff were approachable, very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable - which goes a very long way these days. The prices are very reasonable. With both the main exhibit and the museum, this is well worth a trip. I'm unsure how much longer the Billy Joel exhibit will remain up, but it's something any fan of Joel's should come and see.

The Piano Man. The Entertainer. From Allentown to Leningrad to Vienna to Zanzibar. Billy Joel's…read moremusic perfectly encapsulates Long Island and please Don't Ask Me Why Billy Joel's music resonates with me like The River of Dreams. I wanted to see this exhibit For The Longest Time and being in a New York State of Mind, I decided to Leave a Tender Moment Alone and take a 1-hour drive out to Stony Brook. After I saw the exhibit I felt Pressure to call my wife and Tell Her About It. My wife asked if I was being a Big Shot and I said You Might Be Right because after all, It's Still Rock and Roll to Me. Sometimes I Go To Extremes, but my wife, She's Always A Woman who helps me stay grounded in Honesty and She's Got A Way of Keeping the Faith. With marriage and relationships in general, it's A Matter of Trust and All About Soul. On the way out of the museum, I accidentally set off an alarm plunging the museum into total darkness (Have you ever Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway? Very similar experience!). Once the Suffolk County firefighters arrived, I had to explain that We Didn't Start The Fire as they worked to Turn The Lights Back On. I swear I'm An Innocent Man. Please remember, if anything happens to me, Only The Good Die Young. And So It Goes... In all seriousness, for a music fan, and especially a Billy Joel fan, this museum is wonderful. It's less of a "hall" of fame and more of a "large room" of fame (well, two large rooms and a small theater). My son and I visited LIMEHOF for the Billy Joel exhibit and we were not disappointed. So much Billy Joel memorabilia, including his entire discography, MTV "moon man" for the "We Are The World" music video (did every single artist in that music video receive a moon man???), his piano, a leather jacket he wore during his motorcycle accident, harmonica, sheet music, tour posters, his motorcycle, a piece of a broken seat from his USSR concert, etc. My son loved the turntables where he could listen to records that influenced Billy Joel. If you aren't a fan of Billy Joel, it's probably not worth the $40 price of admission, however for Billy Joel fans, this is a nicely curated exhibit that gives fans a better understanding of his life and legacy. Children under 12 years old are free (a big plus, I hope the museum keeps it this way to keep it family-friendly and encourage the next generation of musicians and music lovers). The museum could use some more programming specifically geared towards kids. Maybe a Billy Joel scavenger hunt? Something to help keep kids more engaged. Alan Bouchard, the founding drummer of Blue Öyster Cult, gave an awesome presentation called "More Cowbell!: Albert Bouchard Reflects on Famous Blue Öyster Cult SNL Skit." My son was able to get his cowbell autographed by Mr. Bouchard after the presentation. I'm going to withhold 1-star only because De La Soul (who are from Amityville) is not currently in the Long Island Hall of Fame. LIMEHOF can get its star back once De La Soul is inducted. :) Also, I think the Velvet Underground deserve to be inducted (at the time of this writing, only Lou Reed is inducted, but there needs to be love shown to Sterling Morrison who is from East Meadow, and Moe Tucker who grew up in Levittown!). Three quarters of the Velvet Underground have Long Island ties - come on now! There are artists in the hall of fame that I think are more Queens-based (Ramones and Run DMC) - I guess if you think about Queens and Brooklyn as being geographically part of Long Island (it's a stretch, but okay!).

This is a one of the best community centers in Long Island as they host a lot of events that draw…read morein locals as well as people across the island. They host annual art and music fairs which have been a staple in me and my wife's summer weekends. They also have great paint nights and drawing classes for local artists as well as kids who are interested in trying out this hobby. They also have a really cute gift shop where they showcase, crafts, and jewelry created by local vendors.

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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

One of the coolest exhibits in the area!!! The amount of history in the exhibit is amazing. The…read moretour featuring Washington's spies is phenomenal and the tour guides are extremely knowledgeable! They also offer a DIY phone tour that you can drive to various sites and view countless other historic sites and museums. My wife and I loved the exhibit and it featured the real life characters of the AMC series TURN, but gave the the FACTS of the Washington's Spy ring! We will definitely be coming back!!!

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.

Fantastic science/STEM activities for kids. We spent 2-3 hours in the space with our 3 year old and…read morehad a blast. The magnetic wall and the car activities were great, flying the drone was so much fun (well, more like crashing it). Blocks, building of structures, coloring and some electric circuit building activities were available. Ages range - our 3 year old loved it. Some older kids were into the VR and 3D printer pens, and other activities. The price is good - 15 for all day of adventures was reasonable. The space was smallish but airy and bright and clean. There were no bathrooms on the premises but there is one outside behind the stores. It's rather inconvenient when kids are playing and don't want to stop. Overall, we loved the space and would go back again.