Stop by during the Three Village Historical Society and Tri-Spy Tour's 12th Annual Culper Spy Day, celebrating the rich Revolutionary heritage of our area. Explore LIM's The Seat of Action: Long Island in the American Revolution and Beyond exhibition and view a rare surviving letter dated November 8, 1779, between spymaster Benjamin Tallmadge (using his […]
As part of LIM’s America at 250 programming, join us for special tours of the historic Hawkins-Mount House! American genre painter William Sidney Mount created some of his most memorable scenes from inside an attic studio at this large, rambling 18th-century homestead. Located at the intersection of a historically-significant section of North Country Road, in […]
Join former Newsday staff writer and local history author Bill Bleyer as he traces the captivating history of the events surrounding the largest engagement of the American Revolution—the 1776 Battle of Long Island, a major defeat for the colonists that could have spelled the end of the Continental Army. Bleyer will also explore the subsequent […]
The Long Island Museum, Port Jefferson Arts Council, and WUSB-FM are proud to present an eclectic music series featuring nationally and internationally known touring artists. This October, join us for an extraordinary performance by Rory Block! Rory Block is a legendary blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for her powerful, authentic interpretations of traditional country […]
Mornings @ LIM are free monthly sessions open to individuals living with dementia and their care partners. They offer time for creative engagement and social connection in our galleries and art studio, as well as through special music and movie programs. These programs are run in collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center. Music Program: […]
Join us on select Friday afternoons for a special film series commemorating America’s 250th: Anniversary: America on Screen. Enjoy screenings of Smithsonian Channel programs that explore the people, places, and stories that shaped America. The Day We Walked the Moon O On July 20 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on […]
Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or hand-sew, gather at the LIM to do what you love. Bring your work-in-progress and enjoy some good company. Open to adults and children 12 and up. This program will take place in the Studio located on the East side of campus near the Carriage Museum. See Map. This community program […]
Join us for a special screening of Walk With Frank (2021), followed by a Q&A with Frank Romeo, who will share his personal journey and decades of advocacy on behalf of veterans and those living with PTSD. In addition to the discussion, Frank will exhibit artwork created by veterans living with PTSD, offering a powerful […]
Laugh and learn about some of the fascinating—and often surprising—events of the American Revolution in New York through the witty, satirical cartoons of the period. Explore how British and American artists used humor, caricature, and political satire to comment on the people, politics, conflicts, and controversies of the Revolution. Join historian and author Sara Cedar […]
Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with a day of family-friendly fun at the Museum! Paint your own pumpkin, get creative with festive crafts, explore the galleries, and enjoy an exciting Mad Science show filled with fun, wacky discoveries. Help make a difference in our community by bringing a non-perishable food donation for our food […]
Get creative at the Museum's Studio with this fun fall workshop! Craft a beautiful painted leaf mobile. Perfect for ages 7 and up, this fall nature-inspired art project results in a stunning, personalized room decoration that dances gently in the autumn breeze. Come early to enjoy free museum admission! Please stop at our Visitors Center […]
Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or hand-sew, gather at the LIM to do what you love. Bring your work-in-progress and enjoy some good company. Open to adults and children 12 and up. This program will take place in the Studio located on the East side of campus near the Carriage Museum. See Map. This community program […]
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