The Cradle of Aviation is an excellent museum to learn about the history of aviation in general and Long Island's aviation heritage. The Exploring Space exhibit is awesome !
I have come to the museum for many imax shows and enjoyed them all. I recommend sitting higher up then the lower seats so you can enjoy the full screen. The museum is great too.
Hosted a 6th bday - i think the parents had as much fun. Kids were engaged and the flow was good . Staff kept everything on pt.
We visited with family members including a four-year old. This is a perfect place for children - lots to see and do, various interactive displays, an exciting flight simulator ride, an impressive number of restored airplanes, memorabilia, and flight-related objects from various eras, IMAX theater, and big gift shop. Easy to spend a few hours here and a great place to go with kids on a wintry day. Many of the dioramas showing early planes and flight-related environments were really excellent; very well done. Why I don't give this 5 stars: 1) food in the cafeteria was close to inedible. 2) Some of the displays are quite tired or not working, especially the interactive ones. 3) They need a well trained museum educator to look at all their text and interpretation. There is a lot to see, but unless you are willing to read a lot of boring text, you will not learn much. How great if they would have had more live educators on hand, an audio tour, or more punchy wall labels and graphics. I'm sure this place costs a lot to run and they have a huge physical plant, but that's where I think they need to improve. Nevertheless, I would recommend this place without hesitation as a family destination.Also nearby is a beautiful carousel, a firefighting museum, and a children's museum. Great family amenities for this part of Long Island.
I took my 8 and 5 year old grandkids. We had a blast!Guides (maybe volunteers) were knowledgable and seemed to enjoy their task.
Came here today with my wife for the festival of trees Christmas display. Loved seeing all the trees then walking through some of the exhibits. Can't wait to come back for the regular museum again and for the tattoo show! Gift shop was great!!
nothiing to dislike. Did it really well. in fact i plan to go again maybe even tomorrow.Admission prcie is reasonable. large cafeteria for quick bites and plenty of parking.
There was so much good information and so many terrific interactive exhibits for kids. This is a museum for the whole family. It was a pleasure to spend a day there!
Great museum for young and old. I'd recommend a tour. I happened to listen in on one while walking through and the guides are knowledgeable and Entertaining. There is plenty to interact with to keep the younger kids amused. I live on the Island and was impressed with the museum. Thought I'd have to travel to NYC for an experience like this. Great way to break up a summer week if you get some rain. If you do some searching you can usually find coupons but it's not a bad value either way.
Interesting for both children and adults price a little high but a fun day with lots to see and do for a day of fun for all