February 21 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Play it before it’s released! Join video game designer Brendan Bailey in the Video Games exhibition as he shares his unreleased game, Nixie, about a robot’s search for a missing human lost in an android world.
Be among the first to play, share your feedback, and help shape its final form!
Get a preview of Nixie on Steam.
No registration is required. This program is included with museum admission.
April 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Calling all Scouts! Spend the day at the Museum exploring the limited-time exhibitions spotlighting computers, video games, and the creative minds behind the designers who bring digital worlds to life.
Through hands-on activities in the galleries and art-making stations throughout the campus, scouts and their families will gain insight into the process of digital coding and the art of game design.
Highlights:
👾 Design your own wearable retro video game-inspired button.
🕹️ Create a story cube to spark game ideas and character development.
📸 Strike a pose next to a life-size Miles Morales (Spider-Man) costume and a giant Nintendo Switch!
Game Designer in the Gallery: Meet game designer and Eagle Scout, Brendan Bailey, in the Video Games exhibition’s Unreleased Game section, where he will interact with visitors and share his journey as a game designer. Brendan will also present three 15-minute spotlight talks in Gillespie at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm, offering Scouts and guests the opportunity to learn about his experiences and ask questions. Visitors will also be able to play his new game, Nixie, before it is released to the public.
Open to Scouts of all ages and satisfies several requirements for Girl Scouts’ Digital Game Design Badge and Scouting America’s Game Design Merit Badge. All Scouts under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
$15 per Scout (includes 1 free adult admission)
(All other non-scouts must pay regular museum admission)
or email us at educators@longislandmuseum.org.
April 11 @ 4:00 pm
Experience video game music through the ages with a live performance by the Green Hill Tones, featuring beloved themes from classic and modern games such as Sonic the Hedgehog. This concert highlights the evolution of video game soundtracks and showcases the vibrant community of musicians inspired by this genre. Fun for the whole family!
Presented in collaboration with VGM Jams LI and Green Hill Tones.
This program is included with museum admission. Space is limited; registration is requested.
May 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Do you know your Kirby from your Kratos and your Sephiroth from your Solid Snake? Put your video game knowledge to the test in a boss battle of trivia at LIM with emcee Erika Swyler!
Play solo or in teams. Cosplay and costumes encouraged! Door prize for best costume and a grand prize for the trivia contest winner.
This program is free for all! Space is limited; registration is requested.
The Long Island Museum
1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 751-0066
mail@longislandmuseum.org
