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Science Museum of Long Island, Manhasset, NY

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Science Museum of Long Island

A nonprofit science education center in Manhasset that focuses on hands-on learning for young people, housed on the Leeds Pond Preserve.

1526 N. Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 · Manhasset, NY

About Science Museum of Long Island

The Science Museum of Long Island is a nonprofit science education center in Manhasset, New York, aimed mainly at children and families. It was first chartered in 1963 under an earlier name and emphasizes active discovery and problem solving. Programs include family workshops, birthday parties, school field trips, summer camp, and Sustainability Sundays, which offer guided nature walks on the grounds of the Leeds Pond Preserve.

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