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photograph from the 1970s of a young man running in cut-off shorts, smiling in front of a vintage car a d house.

Long Island in the ’70s:

May 14, 2026 through October 18, 2026/ No Comments /in Past Exhibitions

If you lived through the 1970s, you know the decade is about more than orange shag carpets, platform shoes, avocado-colored walls, oversized Detroit “land yachts,” and spinning the Grease soundtrack on vinyl. It is layered and complex. Across Long Island, social, political, and demographic shifts fuel cultural and artistic innovation, even as new questions and vulnerabilities emerge.

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Colors of Long Island:Student Art Exhibition

February 19, 2026 through April 12, 2026/ No Comments /in Past Exhibitions

The 27th Annual Colors of Long Island exhibition will celebrate the unique and varied work of student artists, grades K-12, from across our region.

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colorful row of iMac g3 computers.

50 Years of Apple Computers:The Kevin Lenane Collection

February 19, 2026 through May 24, 2026/ No Comments /in Past Exhibitions

The most complete collection of Apple computers in the United States, assembled and restored by a Long Island private collector, Kevin Lenane.

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Old photograph of and exhibit at Brookhaven Labs showcasing old computer instruments

LI Gamers:

February 19, 2026 through May 24, 2026/ No Comments /in Past Exhibitions

Complementing Video Games, this exhibition will highlight how Long Islanders have contributed to the history of video game development.

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The Seat of Action:Long Island in the American Revolution and Beyond

February 19, 2026 through October 18, 2026/ No Comments /in Past Exhibitions

Discover the experiences of Long Island during and after the Revolutionary War, an area that was under martial law and British control longer than any other part of the American colonies.

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Two young boys playing a video game in the exhibition.

Video Games:The Great Connector

February 19, 2026 through May 24, 2026/ No Comments /in Past Exhibitions

Learn how video games are more than a mode of entertainment, and the important role digital games are playing in the lives of today’s youth.

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Through Our Eyes:An Exhibition with LISVH ADHC

November 6, 2025 through December 21, 2025/ No Comments /in Past Exhibitions

celebrating the creativity of individuals living with memory loss and the challenges of aging. Featuring artwork by participants from the Long Island State Veterans Home (LISVH) Adult Day Health Care Program at Stony Brook University, the exhibition showcases how the arts can inspire joy, connection, and expression at every stage of life.

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Fine art photograph of a gazebo at the beach

Common Ground:12th Annual LIMarts Members' Exhibition

November 20, 2025 through December 21, 2025/ No Comments /in Past Exhibitions

For generations, LIM  has served as a gathering place where people of all ages come together to experience the art, history, and culture that define our region.

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Gatsby at 100:The Centennial Anniversary of The Great Gatsby

July 24, 2025 through October 19, 2025/ No Comments /in Past Exhibitions

Celebrating the 100-year anniversary of The Great Gatsby, focusing on the history of the book’s creation and reception, as well as both the mythology and the reality of the area that it depicted.

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Giants and Gems:The Largest and the Smallest from LIM’s Collection

July 24, 2025 through December 21, 2025/ No Comments /in Past Exhibitions

Juxtaposing the largest and the smallest objects from LIM’s Art, History, and Carriage collections, including fine arts, crafts, costumes, and household objects.

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