Location
Visitor tip
Combine your visit with the waterfront location in Port Jefferson for a full family day out. Plan a picnic or meal at nearby waterfront restaurants to maximize your time in the area.
Visitor tip
Book a private museum experience if visiting with a small group or younger pre-K children. This allows for a less crowded, more personalized hands-on learning experience through the interactive exhibits and engineering design activities.
Best time
Plan a visit around the Maker Faire Long Island (June 6th, 2026) or summer camp sessions for enhanced learning experiences beyond regular museum hours, with specialized robotics, logic, and STEAM exploration programs.
About Long Island Explorium
Interactive, educational museum for kids. Lively, nautical-themed museum featuring hands-on, science-based exhibits & activities for children.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Focus
- Hands-on STEAM learning, engineering design, maker activities
- Notable Feature
- Long Island's Family Maker Space
- Location
- Port Jefferson, NY by the water
What visitors say
- Don't be fooled by the small exterior—the museum is densely packed with hands-on activities inside. Plan for at least 2-3 hours to fully explore the STEAM exhibits, building stations, and rice-filled boat play area without feeling rushed.
- Combine your visit with the waterfront location in Port Jefferson for a full family day out. Plan a picnic or meal at nearby waterfront restaurants to maximize your time in the area.
- Check membership options and the Museum for All program—with 146 positive reviews and regular camps (Robotics, Med Tech, Logic & Play), membership could pay for itself quickly if you plan multiple visits or attend summer camps.
- Book a private museum experience if visiting with a small group or younger pre-K children. This allows for a less crowded, more personalized hands-on learning experience through the interactive exhibits and engineering design activities.
Did You Know?
- Long Island Explorium features a rice-filled boat play area, a unique hands-on exhibit that combines maritime themes with tactile sensory play
- The museum hosts Maker Faire Long Island on June 6th, 2026, positioning it as a regional hub for maker education and innovation
- Despite appearing small from the outside, the museum is noted for being packed with activities inside, offering deceptively expansive interactive experiences
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