Group Tours
Guided & Unguided Tours
Bring your group to The Long Island Museum for an engaging visit that combines art, history, and culture. Guided group tours offer access to the Carriage Museum—home to one of the nation’s finest collections of horse-drawn vehicles—along with rotating art and history exhibitions that change throughout the year (see below). Led by knowledgeable educators and tailored to your group’s interests, our tours provide fascinating insights into Long Island’s art and history, along with a look into the world before cars.
Accessibility
The Long Island Museum is committed to creating a warm, inclusive environment for every visitor. We believe that art, history, and culture should be accessible and engaging for all. Please see our Accessibility Page for more information. If you have individuals who have other needs that are not listed, please let us know, and we will accommodate them as best we can.
Guided Group Tours
Guided Group Tour Pricing
LIM offers guided tours for groups of 10 or more people.
| Tour Option | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One Gallery | 1 hour | $20 per person |
| Two Galleries | 2 hours | $25 per person |
When to Book Your Guided Group Tour
Guided group tours booked during regular museum hours, Thursday through Sunday (see below for museum hours), include a 10% Gift Shop discount and visitor passes to allow tour guests to continue exploring the museum on their own through to closing time. Guided group tours may also be scheduled Monday through Wednesday, but are limited to the designated tour area only and do not include a Gift Shop discount or passes to tour the entire museum.
| Days | 10% off in the Gift Shop | Access to entire museum until closing | Restricted to booked galleries only |
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| Monday | X | ||
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| Wednesday | X | ||
| Thursday | X | X | |
| Friday | X | X | |
| Saturday | X | X | |
| Sunday | X | X |
How to Pay for Your Guided Group Tour
Guided group tours may pay in cash or with a single check on the day of the tour, or by credit card in advance.
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Guided Carriage Museum Tours
(Always on View)
Photographed by Brian Kutner.
“A World Before Cars”
This guided tour explores a variety of horse-drawn vehicles, from stagecoaches to purpose-driven vehicles to the luxury vehicles of the very wealthy. Tour discussion includes information about the people who used these vehicles, the world they lived in, and the influences that impacted the development of American carriage design.
This tour takes place on the entry level of the Carriage Museum building and is an excellent choice for a shorter 30-minute tour. This tour can be expanded to a 45- to 90-minute tour to include an additional level of the museum building.
Photographed by Brian Kutner.
“Carriages of the Gilded Age”
The carriages of the Gilded Age (roughly 1870–1900) were sophisticated, luxurious, and diverse, serving as both a mode of transport and a symbol of status for the wealthy elite. Learn about the vehicles and the fascinating people who owned and used them, including William K. & Alva Vanderbilt, Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, James Hazen Hyde, Colonel Delancy Astor Kane, and more!
This tour visits 2 levels of the 3-level Carriage Museum and is best for a 45- to 90-minute tour.
Photographed by Brian Kutner.
“The Carriage Exposition Gallery”
Modeled on the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair Transportation Building, this guided tour highlights the finest horse-drawn vehicles money could buy, and the carriage-making companies that created them.
This is an excellent 30-minute tour that can easily be expanded to a 45- or 90-minute tour. The tour takes place entirely on the upper level of the museum building, reachable by ramp.
2026 Rotating Exhibitions
The following exhibitions in our History and Art Museums are on view for a limited time.
Jeremy Dennis (b. 1990), Manitou Hill, 2017, digital dye-sublimation print on aluminum. The Long Island Museum Collection
Enduring Heart: Native American Long Island
(August 20 – December 20, 2026)
Art Museum
A celebration of the First Peoples of Long Island. Our Native American communities and people are at the heart of this region’s history, its present, and its future. This exhibition is the first at LIM to explore the historical contours and the present-day artistic legacies of this story, developed in collaboration with an advisory panel of Native American community members and scholarly experts.
2027 Rotating Exhibitions
The following exhibitions in our History and Art Museums are on view for a limited time.
William Sidney Mount (1807–1868), Dance of the Haymakers (Music is Contagious), 1845, oil on canvas mounted on wood. Long Island Museum, Gift of Mr. & Mrs. Ward Melville, 1950. Adopted by Elizabeth Kahn Kaplan in memory of Robert Propper Kahn and Theodore Kaplan.
A New Look at William Sidney Mount
(February 18 – July 25, 2027)
Art Museum
This exhibition will be the largest William Sidney Mount exhibition on view at the LIM in decades. W.S. Mount, one of the most important American artists of the pre-Civil War years, is widely recognized by art historians as the first American-born artist to popularize genre painting, a field that celebrates scenes of everyday activity and people. This exhibition will feature some of the new interpretative conversations surrounding Mount’s work and the people he painted.
Arnold Hoffmann Jr. (1915-1991), Growing (detail), abstract silkscreen print on paper. Long Island Museum, Gift of Jean Hoffmann, 1994.
Arnold Hoffman Jr. and the Screen Print Workshop
(February 18 – June 6, 2027)
Art Museum
Arnold Hoffmann Jr. was introduced to the art of silkscreen in 1970, and in 1973, he established the Screen Print Workshop in East Hampton. Traditionally, silkscreen was used for commercial reproduction, patterning fabrics and wallpaper in graphic designs. Hoffmann, however, exploited the medium for its painterly effects, distinguishing himself from the Pop artists who co-opted the industrial craft for its stark, hard edges. There are also prints from other artists who worked with him at the Screen Print Workshop, experimenting with the medium at Hoffmann’s encouragement.
Print Workshop Add-On +$40
Join a museum educator in our art studio for a printmaking workshop inspired by the artwork on view in the exhibition. Get creative, experiment with color and form, while learning the techniques of gelli-plate printmaking.
Morgan Monceaux (d. 2017), Dr. Arthur (Oops) Evans (detail), n.d. Woodcut. Long Island Museum, Gift of Michael A. Butler, 2022.
Seeing Rhythm: Music in Art
(August 19– December 19, 2027)
Art Museum
Two very different media that both allow creative expression, art and music have always been related. Artists are often inspired by music and refer to their art as having “lyricism” or “musicality.” Abstract painters were particularly inspired by how musicians composed a limited number of notes into infinite abstract expressions of thought and feeling. William Sidney Mount was himself a musician and an artist, and music figured prominently in his depictions of 19th-century rural life. This exhibition will be drawn from both LIM’s collections and loans from other institutions and private collectors. Featuring paintings, photography, musical instruments, and musical manuscripts.
Grape to Glass: Winemaking on Long Island
(May 27– October 3, 2027)
History Museum
Explore the story of Long Island winemaking, from its beginnings in the 1970s to its emergence as a major force in agriculture, cuisine, and tourism. Today, more than 30 wineries—many concentrated on the North Fork—draw visitors from near and far. But as the climate changes, so too must the vineyards. Discover how Long Island’s winemakers are adapting to a changing environment
Ken Ratner (b. 1953), Restaurant Marquee Sign, Greenport, New York (detail), 2021, photograph, color image-digital print. Long Island Museum, Gift of the artist in loving memory of his grandmother, Ester Rogoff.
Dining Out!: A History of Long Island Through Restaurants
(May 27– October 3, 2027)
History Museum
Inspired by the rich history of immigration in the early 20th century and the establishment of diverse communities across Long Island during rapid suburbanization, this exhibition explores how communities imported and adapted their cultures through food. Diners and delis are two such hallmarks of Long Island’s food culture, with many historic businesses enjoying a dedicated following.
Unguided Group Tours
LIM offers unguided group visits for a discounted fee of $10 per person, plus a 10% Gift Shop discount. Unguided group visits can take place only during regular open hours, Thursday through Sunday (see below for museum hours). A minimum of 10 people is needed. Unguided group tours will pay at the Visitors Center upon their arrival at the museum; no registration required.
General Public Hours
Thursday: 11:30 am–7:00 pm (free admission from 5:00– 7:00 pm)
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: noon–5:00 pm
Please check our Hours & Admission page for holiday hours and scheduled closures.
Please note that the Museum closes annually to the public from late December through mid-February. During this time, rotating exhibitions are closed, but tours of the Carriage Museum remain available.
Other Specialized Tours
In the Moment
In the Moment is a museum program specially designed for individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of memory loss. Click the link below to learn more about our monthly tours/programs.
School Groups
The Long Island Museum offers many interesting, entertaining and educational programs for school children. Over the past year, the museum’s school programs served over 12,000 school children from 59 school districts.
Scout Groups
Scouts meet your Badge Requirements at the Long Island Museum with specially designed programs for Scouts of America and Girl Scouts based on our collections and exhibitions.
Places to Eat Nearby
The Museum does not sell food or beverages, but there are many tasty options nearby!
Country House Restaurant
1175 Rt. 25A Stony Brook, NY
A quaint country house dating from 1710, offering New American dishes.
Crazy Beans
97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY
Coffee/Tea with creative breakfast and lunch dishes all day
DJ’s Clam Shack
1007 Rt. 25A, Stony Brook, NY
Casual sit-down with counter order for lobster rolls, fried seafood, and fries.
Súp Vietnamese
1113 Rt. 25A #3BC, Stony Brook, NY
Modern Vietnamese food with classic offerings such as pho.
Mirabelle Tavern
150 Main St., Stony Brook, NY
An elegant historic eatery offering a modern take on French cuisine.
