Long Island Science Center
11 W. Main St.
Riverhead, NY 11901
631-208-8000
Fax: 631-208-8304
Hands-on science and technology museum with interactive exhibits of bubbles, magnets, structural engineering, archeology, bats; view mounted butterflies, Wireless Society exhibition about the history of wireless communitcation, Holly Gordon's photographs of the Galapagos Islands. Lectures for adults; science specials for children and families; science birthday parties, scout and school groups. "Fetch" Science Zone. Science shops open year-round.
Hours11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. year-round, (closed Easter, Mother's and Father's days). Visit Web site for extended summer hours. Summer hours: (beginning July 11) 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sun. Group programs by appointment.
Upcoming Events
Jul. 9 - Jul. 13
Egypt Week
Enjoy a variety of activities inspired by Egyptian life
Jul. 16 - Jul. 20
Games Week
Enjoy a variety of different games, old and new, make your own board game
Jul. 16 - Jul. 20
Games Week
Play familiar games like Skelly, Jacks or Dominos, make your own game; all activities ongoing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jul. 23 - Jul. 27
Pirate Week
Make a treasure map, pirate hat and pirate ship; all activities ongoing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Jul. 23 - Jul. 27
Pirate Week
Make a treasure map, pirate hat, build a pirate ship and more
Jul. 30 - Aug. 3
Animation Week
Learn to make a flip book and draw your own characters, all activities ongoing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aug. 6 - Aug. 10
"Fetch!"
Scavenger hunts and activities based on the PBS television show, ongoing from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Aug. 6 - Aug. 10
Fetch! Week
Follow clues and learn skills to earn points, episodes will be shown
Website
Admission
$2 adults, $5 children
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