Children's Museums

Long Island Explorium

Name: Long Island Explorium
Address: 101 E Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777, Port Jefferson, NY, US
Telephone: (631) 331-3277
Rating: 4.5

★★★★☆ 4.5 (146 reviews)

📍 101 E Broadway, Port Jefferson, NY 11777

📞 (631) 331-3277

🌐 longislandexplorium.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	Closed
Saturday	1–5 PM
Sunday	1–5 PM

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About Long Island Explorium

Interactive, educational museum for kids. Lively, nautical-themed museum featuring hands-on, science-based exhibits & activities for children. Long Island Explorium features a rice-filled boat play area, a unique hands-on exhibit that combines maritime themes with tactile sensory play. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 146 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Children's Museum
Best For: Pre-K to 6th grade, STEAM enthusiasts
Focus: Hands-on STEAM learning, engineering design, maker activities
Notable Feature: Long Island's Family Maker Space
Location: Port Jefferson, NY by the water

💡 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
⭐The museum participates in the Blue Star Museum program and Museum for All initiative, making it accessible to military families and low-income visitors
⭐Long Island Explorium offers specialized summer camps including Med Tech Explorers, Robotics Adventure, and Logic & Play camps, indicating a curriculum-aligned approach to STEAM education

💬 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.
🕐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.