Science Museum of Long Island

11/20/2025

The PRC is proud to partner with Science Museum of Long Island on two of our crowd favorite classes: Animal Explorers and STEM Lab. Haven't tried them yet? Sign up for a drop-in now, or register for our winter session at parentresource.org/classes.

10/02/2025

10/01/2025

Why trash your pumpkins when you can SMASH THEM at the Science Museum of Long Island at our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Smash Fall Festival, happening on Sunday, November 2nd, from 12–5 PM at Leeds Pond Preserve. Bring your old pumpkins (BYOP) and to be tossed, thrown, eaten, crushed and smashed! From slingshots to volcano drops, this event is packed with fall fun for all ages. Explore the different smashing and educational stations as you listen to live music from local favorite Potato Phoenix, fall-inspired beer and wine drinks from Barrier Brewing. Co or grab some food from Sid’s All American Food Truck!

All pumpkin waste composted through a partnership with Orkestra Farm, reducing waste, greenhouse gas emissions and helping to return nutrients back into the earth.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Chris Holmes Scholarship and Memorial Fund. Last year, the money raised went to sending two children to two weeks of our summer camp and money. It was also used to contribute to the Oyster project geared towards cleaning the pollution from Manhasset Bay.

Cost:
$20 (adult) $10 (13 and under)3 Under are Free.
Discounts:
JR Scientist $5 per person
Steam + Members: $10 per person

** TICKETS PURCHASED AT THE DOOR ARE AN ADDITIONAL $5 PER PERSON.

For more information or to register go to www.smli.org/pumpkinsmash

10/01/2025

Join us as we honor Italian Heritage Month at our Inventions of the Renaissance FREE Family Workshop on Saturday, October 11th from 10am to 2pm! Leonardo da Vinci designed a variety of innovative 'flying machine' that gave to scientists basic understanding of aerodynamics. In this exploratory and hands-on workshop, families will learn how Da Vinci's designs were inspired by animal flight, and explore the basic principles of flight and physics, while taking on the challenge of building one of Da Vinci's glider prototypes.

This workshop is free of charges thanks to the support of the John Michael Marino Foundation. Spots are extremely limited to 10 families only. Please note that each family will receive 1 DIY glider kit to assemble and take home during the workshop.

To register or for more information go to www.smli.org/familyworkshops

09/26/2025

So happy to be a part of this project!

09/26/2025

This past Sunday, the Science Museum of Long Island participated in Rooted: A Jewish Day of Service for the Earth
Powered by . Together alongside and with a generous donation of 30 Oak trees, staff and machinery here is what we accomplished!

🌳 Planted 4 American chestnuts – keeping their DNA alive
♻️ Turned pounds and pounds of compost
🌱 Weeded the children’s garden to feed SMLI’s tortoise
🌼 Planted 130 white snakeroot plants
🌿 Planted 10 witch hazel bushes
🌳 Planted 30 oak trees

Thank you to all who participated and made this event possible! 🤩

09/21/2025

Calling all young explorers! Don't miss our Holiday Workshops this week! On Tuesday, join us at the beach for an unforgettable adventure discovering the amazing creatures of Manhasset Bay. Then, on Wednesday, dive into the fascinating world of connections - from trees to water cycles! Register now at www.smli.org/holidayworksops. (10:00am-3:00pm). Remember to pack lunch, arrive on time, and be ready for an action-packed day of science! Pick-up starts at 3:00pm, and snacks plus science goodies will be available for purchase.

09/19/2025

Take advantage of the last Sunday in September by spending it outdoors with the Family at our back to back Family Workshops on Sunday, September 29th! Start your Sunday with peace, movement, and a view! This 45-minute all-levels yoga flow, from 9-9:45 and led by an instructor from YogaSix Manhasset is designed for parents and kids to move, breathe, and connect together in nature and do good! All Proceeds from the class are donated directly back to the Science Museum! Feel good and do good at the same time!

Followed by our Survival Science family workshop from 10-11:30!Explore the outdoors with us! Learn some handy survival skills as a family like how to identify various plants, build shelters, and cook a tasty treat over an open campfire.

Each program requires separate registration and payment. For more information go to http://www.smli.org/familyworkshop