





Aquariums
Long Island Aquarium
📍 431 E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901🕐 Hours
| Monday | 10 AM–4 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–4 PM |
About Long Island Aquarium
Shark & sea lion shows plus boat rides. Interactive exhibits include boat rides, shark dives, feeding stingrays & frolicking with sea lions. The museum features multiple themed interactive rooms including a dinosaur room, music room with stage and lights, water room, doctor room, and space explorer-themed indoor playground. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 5,709 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Best For
- All Ages
- Exhibits
- Penguin Pavilion, Sea Lion Coliseum, Seal Habitat, Stingray Ray Bay, Shark Tunnel, Amazon Habitat, Lagoon, Otter Falls, Butterflies Bugs & Bees Habitat, Coral Reef
💡 Did You Know?
- The museum features multiple themed interactive rooms including a dinosaur room, music room with stage and lights, water room, doctor room, and space explorer-themed indoor playground
- The museum spans multiple floors with enough diverse exhibits and activities that visitors report needing several trips to explore everything
- The dinosaurs exhibit is notably popular among visitors, receiving the highest mention count (10 mentions) in review topics
💬 What Visitors Say
- Plan for multiple visits to fully explore all rooms - the museum has so much content across multiple floors that families typically need several trips to experience everything. Consider a membership if you plan to visit multiple times per month.
- The music room and doctor room are the most popular exhibits - start there or visit during off-peak times to avoid crowds. The music room features a stage with lights and diverse instruments.
- The museum is suitable for infants and toddlers through older children - there's engaging content for all ages, so don't hesitate to bring younger siblings. The variety of rooms ensures something for everyone.
- Supervise children closely in the indoor playground area as staff presence is limited and some children play roughly. Also, be cautious with young kids near the outdoor playground's gate near the road.
- Check for special themed event days like Gabby's Dollhouse and Paw Patrol days for enhanced experiences - these draw extra engagement and are worth planning visits around.
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