Open Play Hours – 12-8-24
Dec 08, 2024 1:00PM—5:00PM
Location
Long Island Explorium Port Jeff Harbor 101 East Broadway Port Jefferson, NY 11777
Cost Long Island Explorium admission is $6 per child, $8 per adult, Long Island Explorium members and children under 1 are free.
Categories Museum Hours
During Open Play: Explore the Magic of Winter with STEM!
Starting Black Friday (November 29, 2024) and running throughout December, the Long Island Explorium invites you and your family to a season of winter-inspired exploration and hands-on STEM fun!
This one-of-a-kind experience combines the excitement of the winter season with the magic of STEM, offering activities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. It’s the perfect way to make lasting memories with your family while learning something new!
What Awaits You:
Snowflake Geometry
Discover the stunning science behind snowflakes as you explore their unique patterns and symmetry.
Engineering a Snow Fort
Unleash your creativity by designing and building your very own snow fort model!
Event Details:
Dates: Starting Friday, November 29, and running all through December
Hours: During regular museum hours
Admission: Included with regular museum admission
Plan Your Visit Today!
Don’t miss this chance to bring your family into a world of wonder, exploration, and winter excitement.
About the Long Island Explorium (a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, charitable organization):
Founded in 2005, the Long Island Explorium is not just a museum; it's a launchpad for imagination and discovery. Through interactive exhibits, engaging workshops, and community events, we strive to ignite curiosity and passion for science and learning in hearts young and old. Join us on this adventure, where every question is a journey, and every journey brings us closer under the canopy of the cosmos.
Long Island Explorium is committed to the development of programs and exhibits deeply rooted in research and evidence-based practice. Our programs are aligned with NYSSLS, ELA, Math, and Social Studies Standards.
These events are organized by the Long Island Explorium and provided free of charge in our support of children and STEM enrichment. If you would like to support this or any of our programs, please consider a donation of $10 to the Explorium by visiting our Support Page https://longislandexplorium.org/support-us/
Please view our Visit Us page to learn more about our reopening and enhanced protocols, https://longislandexplorium.org/visit-us/
General Admissions Information
Our current General Hours are:
Saturday and Sunday: 1 PM – 5 PM
School Year Hours in effect starting September 2nd, 2024
Additional hours during special events, school breaks, and holidays as noted. See our Calendar of Events page for upcoming events
Stay informed by signing up for our newsletter and following us on social media.
For more details, including a virtual tour, map, and additional information, visit our Visit Us Page.
Children: $6
Adults: $8
Members and children under 1 are free
Port Jefferson Library card holders - $1 off each admission ticket
In addition to our regular hours, we will be OPEN:
Winter Recess:
- Monday, 12/23/24
- Thursday, 12/26/24
- Friday, 12/27/24
- Monday, 12/30/24
- Tuesday, 12/31/24
Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
Additional dates to be added
The location
The Long Island Explorium is a leading non-profit organization in STEM education with a mission to foster innovative thinking, build confidence, and promote teamwork among future generations. Our unique curriculum, exhibits, and educational approach is designed to spark creative solutions and encourage a "fail forward" mindset. As Long Island's premier family maker space, we host the annual Maker Faire Long Island, further solidifying our position as a leading innovator in STEM education and discovery.