Participate in creepy science activities, watch a film in our Dome Theater, dare to take a flashlight tour of our galleries, and come in costume! For families with children from ages 5 through 12. Pizza, bedtime snack, light breakfast and a Cradle of Aviation Sleepover Patch are included. BYO sleeping bag or air mattress! $65 per person, $50.00 for museum members. Register by October 14 and SAVE $5 per person! Contact Reservations (Monday-Friday, 10:00-4:00) at (516) 572-4066 to reserve your…

Crossing the Horizon: A Novel – Reading, Presentation and Signing with Author Laurie Notaro Wednesday, November 2, 2016 7:00 pm This is a FREE event but reservations are required. Please call 516-572-4066, Mon-Fri from 10am to 4pm to save your spot. The real story of the women who dared the transatlantic crossing. What you thought you knew was only one scene in a momentous chapter of history that was forgotten. In 1927 the world was abuzz with the growth of…

World Leaders on the Ball! A Collection of Autographed Baseballs On Exhibit from September 27 through November 8 Free with museum admission The Cradle of Aviation Museum will be exhibiting a large portion of the internationally recognized Randy L. Kaplan Collection of autographed baseballs from world leaders and heads of state from September 27 through November 8 to coincide with the World Series and the 2016 presidential elections. The exhibit is free with museum admission. World Leaders on the Ball!…

From the Arcade to the Living Room: A Video Game Retrospective, 1972-1999 Exhibit Opens Saturday, November 19, 2016 From the Arcade to the Living Room explores the evolution of video game technology through exhibits and game play. From the early 70s black and white tennis games to the fully immersive 3d environments of the late 90s, come explore the progression of video games, their characters and the companies that became household names because of them. Play over 30 classic arcade…

27th Annual Long Island Festival of Trees Friday-Sunday, November 25-27, 2016 Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 am – 6pm; Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm $15 per adult ($10 for members) $10 per child (2-12) ($6 for members) Tickets now on sale! http://bit.ly/EventTicketing This event is renowned for its spectacular array of designer-decorated trees and gingerbread village. Features continuous live entertainment, Santa, vendor marketplace, children’s activities, Department 56 village and display, and more! All trees and gingerbread are for sale.…

The Boeing 314: An Extraordinary Story New Pan Am Exhibit Opens December 3, 2016 An Aviation Pioneer Returns to Long Island! Pioneering Pan American World Airways folded its proud wings in 1991, but the legend will live on, thanks to a dedicated group of former employees who, in just one year, formed the Pan Am Museum Foundation. Their efforts raised over $150,000 to launch the first of four exhibits about the legendary airline. Showcasing the legendary B-314 Flying Boats, these…

Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates - Discussion & Book Signing with Brian Kilmeade. Long Islander, Brian Kilmeade is co-author of Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates, as well as a co-host of the morning television show, Fox & Friends on Fox News. Come hear him discuss one of our newly independent nation’s first wars -- a war which saw the founding of both the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps. (The Marine Hymn even notes: “...…

Member Appreciation Night Thursday, December 8, 2016 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join us for an Exclusive Holiday Member Appreciation Night! As a THANK YOU to all of our members who have supported us through-out the year, we invite you to a FREE event just for YOU! Evening to include: > Galleries open and light refreshments served > Special viewing of Journey to Space at 8pm in the dome theater > 25% discount on all store merchandise > Gift Giving…

Member Appreciation Night Thursday, December 8, 2016 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Join us for an Exclusive Holiday Member Appreciation Night! As a THANK YOU to all of our members who have supported us through-out the year, we invite you to a FREE event just for YOU! Evening to include: > Galleries open and light refreshments served > Special viewing of Journey to Space at 8pm in the dome theater > 25% discount on all store merchandise > Gift Giving…

SAVE THE DATE! The Chocolate Expo Returns to the Cradle in December! ------------------------------------------------------------ Due to popular demand, we will be Implementing “timed entry” tickets to help even-out customer arrivals and to avoid long entry lines. With timed entry, you can come in anytime after the time listed on your ticket and stay as long as you like! We will also be adding a second entry point into the Museum and increasing both staff and the number of ticket scanners to…

The Long Island Garden Railway Society will be at the museum for the winter break with their annual G scale model train display, December 20 through January 4. Free with museum admission. Photo by LIGRS 2015 Photo Contest Winner, Danny Saporito.

Through Monday, January 2, 2017, The Cradle will host the New York Memorial of the Remembering Our Fallen traveling memorial exhibit. “Remembering Our Fallen” is a photographic war memorial created to remember our country’s Fallen who have died in The War on Terror. Because 9/11/2001 was such a defining moment for so many Americans, this memorial includes our country's Fallen since that tragic day in our nation's history. Unlike most war memorials made of brick and mortar, this one includes…

The Search for Alien Worlds — Celebrating the Kepler Telescope and Johannes Kepler’s 445th Birthday Have you ever wondered if there was alien life, like E.T, Yoda, or Wookies beyond our solar system? Well that curiosity may soon be answered with the Kepler Space Telescope! The Kepler Space Telescope, launched in 2009 by NASA and named after scientist Johannes Kepler, is a space observatory currently in Earth orbit searching the universe for planets that could have alien life. To get…

Drone Demonstrations with the Vaughn College UAV Club Saturday, January 14, 2017, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm The Vaughn College UAV Club will be here from 11-4 demonstrating their drones and giving a blade workshop. Demonstrations will happen at the top of each hour. Workshop sign-up is first come, first served and for grades 4 and up. There will also be flight simulators available to try from 12-4. Blade Workshop - 12 & 2 pm Learn how the blades on…

80s Arcade and Karaoke Nights are back and better than ever! - Play On Over 60 Classic Consoles and Over 30 Arcade Machines - Listen to ‘80s Music - Come dressed in your best '80s garb for our Costume Contest - Raffles & Prizes held throughout the night - Cash Bar - Karaoke TICKETS $10 IN ADVANCE - $15 AT THE DOOR Purchase your "NO FEE" tickets now via the link below! You can also call Reservations at 516-572-4066 (Monday-Friday,…

THE HOPS & PROPS CRAFT BREW FESTIVAL IS BACK! SAMPLE SOME GREAT NEW BREWS AND SHARE YOUR LOVE OF BEER WITH FELLOW AFICIONADOS! FILL YOUR CUP WITH SAMPLES OF OLD FAVORITES, AND TRY NEW BREWS. BECAUSE YOU CAN! What goes great with beer? More beer!! Sample the best from craft breweries, enjoy some food and have an awesome good time. We've got more than 100 amazing beers for you to try. You must be 21+ to attend this event. Parking…

Join us during the school break for loads of fun! Feb 18-26 - Retro Video Game Exhibit Feb 18-26 - "Make-a-Mario" Craft Activity Feb 18-26 - Live Astronomy Programs Feb 21-23 - Boy Scout Mini Camp Feb 20-24 - Game Design & Robotics Camp Feb 23 - Music & Astronomy Night Feb 25 - 80s Arcade & Karaoke Night Experience over 75 air and space craft and 100 years of aviation in our galleries and check out our new Pan…

Winter Break Camp: Game Design Lab: Pong In Space and LEGO Robotics Lab Monday-Friday, February 20-24, 2017, 9:00 am-4:00 pm Full Day Winter Break Camp $550 (5% sibling discount), Ages 8 - 14 Game Design Lab: Pong Games (Morning Session) They say that in space no one can hear you scream... with JOY while playing your very own version of the classic video game, Pong. Pong In Space! We will use the Engineering Design Process to create a storyboard to…

Boy Scout Mini Camp Tuesday-Thursday, February 21-23, 2017, 9:30-2:30 Come to our annual Boy Scout Mid-Winter Four Badge Mini Camp! Scouts enrolled will complete camp with the Aviation, Astronomy, Space Exploration and Weather Merit Badges. Dress: Class “B” uniforms Cost: $200 per scout (non member), $170 (member) Scouts must provide Blue Cards and a brown bag lunch Space is limited and reservations are required. Save your spot by calling Reservations at 516-572-4066 (Monday-Friday, 10-4)

Presented by the Cradle of Aviation Museum and Adelphi University Join us for an evening of live music paired with scientifically accurate out of this world visuals in the Jet Blue Sky Theater Planetarium! Students from Adelphi University will play a mix of originals, covers and improvised pieces to eight original movies highlighting the beauty of the universe and humanity’s desire to explore it. $15 General Admission $12 Students and Members For tickets, please call Reservations (Monday-Friday, 10-4) at 516-572-4066…

TICKETS $10 IN ADVANCE - $15 AT THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE 80s Arcade and Karaoke Nights are back and better than ever! Relive the glory days of the 1980s while playing classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong and singing your hearts out to '80s karaoke music. No need to bring quarters as games are all set to free play, but please do bring the big hair, acid-washed jeans, shoulder pads, and Members Only jackets. And now we've added…

TICKETS $10 IN ADVANCE - $15 AT THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE 80s Arcade and Karaoke Nights are back and better than ever! Relive the glory days of the 1980s while playing classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong and singing your hearts out to '80s karaoke music. No need to bring quarters as games are all set to free play, but please do bring the big hair, acid-washed jeans, shoulder pads, and Members Only jackets. And now we've added…

TICKETS $10 IN ADVANCE - $15 AT THE DOOR* Relive the glory days of the 1980s while playing over 30 classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong. No need to bring quarters as games are all set to free play! And now we've added over 60 classic consoles from the 70s through the 90s so you can play all your retro favorites like Pong and the Atari 2600 all the way through to the Nintendo 64. About the Retro…

The Chocolate Expo Returns to the Cradle in March! Due to popular demand, we have Implemented “timed entry” tickets to help even-out customer arrivals and to avoid long entry lines. With timed entry, you can come in anytime after the time listed on your ticket and stay as long as you like! We will also be adding a second entry point into the Museum and increasing both staff and the number of ticket scanners to better accommodate our guests. Celebrate…

TICKETS $10 IN ADVANCE - $15 AT THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE 80s Arcade and Karaoke Nights are back and better than ever! Relive the glory days of the 1980s while playing classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong and singing your hearts out to '80s karaoke music. No need to bring quarters as games are all set to free play, but please do bring the big hair, acid-washed jeans, shoulder pads, and Members Only jackets. And now we've added…

LEGENDS OF AIR & SPACE LECTURE SERIES Spaceman: An Astronaut's Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe - Discussion and Book Signing with Mike Massimino HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED what it would be like to find yourself strapped to a giant rocket that’s about to go from zero to 17,500 miles per hour? Or to look back on Earth from outer space and see the surprisingly precise line between day and night? Or to stand in front of…

TICKETS $10 IN ADVANCE - $15 AT THE DOOR* Relive the glory days of the 1980s while playing over 30 classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong. No need to bring quarters as games are all set to free play! And now we've added over 60 classic consoles from the 70s through the 90s so you can play all your retro favorites like Pong and the Atari 2600 all the way through to the Nintendo 64. About the Retro…

Join us this April Break for some Unique and Fun Activities! Explore 100 years of aviation with 75 air and space craft in 8 exhibit galleries, take in a giant dome film or planetarium show, play your favorite classic games in our Retro Video Game Exhibit and take a spin on the historic Nunley’s Carousel! Special April Break Activities: Astronomy & Space Day - Thursday, April 13, Activities 12-4 pm, Atrium The Amateur Observer’s Society (AOS) will be here to…

THIS EVENT IS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT! The Taste of Flight Wine Expo is back! Sample some great new wines and share your love of wine with fellow aficionados! Fill your glass with samples of old favorites, and try new ones. It's the largest wine festival on Long Island! What goes great with wine? More wine!! Sample the best from wineries, enjoy some food and have an awesome good time. We've got more than 100 amazing wines for you to try.…

TICKETS $10 IN ADVANCE - $15 AT THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE (Advance tickets cut-off at 12 noon day of!) 80s Arcade and Karaoke Nights are back and better than ever! Relive the glory days of the 1980s while playing classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong and singing your hearts out to '80s karaoke music. No need to bring quarters as games are all set to free play, but please do bring the big hair, acid-washed jeans, shoulder pads,…

THE CRADLE OF AVIATION MUSEUM CELEBRATES The Last Mission to the Moon...Apollo 17 Dinner and Panel Discussion with > Apollo Astronaut Harrison Schmitt > NASA Flight Director Gerry Griffin > University of Notre Dame Professor Clive Neal On Wednesday, April 26th, the Cradle of Aviation is honored to host an Apollo 17 dinner and panel discussion with Apollo Astronaut and Lunar Module Pilot Harrison H. Schmitt; NASA Flight Director Gerry Griffin and Professor Clive Neal, University of Notre Dame. Apollo…

The Cradle of Aviation Museum and The Comic Book Depot presents Clash at the Cradle: A Modern and Vintage Magic the Gathering Event! Sunday April 30th, 9:00am-8:00pm 9:00am check-in, 10:00am players meeting, 10:15am round one begins! Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City NY, 11530 Competitive rules enforcement level (REL) with deck list required for both events. There will be one level 2 and one level 1 judge for both events. There will be dealer tables, prizes and…

Join us Saturday, May 13 for a special 80s night out like you have never experienced before! The Usual Rejects, a group of comedic actors, will perform their staged reading/drinking game "This is Heavy: BACK TO THE FUTURE" in our giant dome theater - two beers are included with admission. And, join us in our retro video game exhibit, "From the Arcade to the Living Room" where you can play classic consoles and arcade games from the 70s, 80s and…

Long Island LEADS presents SLIME - Students of Long Island Maker Expo From recyclables to robotics, celebrating 21st century learning for all Long Island students. WHAT'S SLIME? SLIME is a free interactive day of making for family and educators from all across Long Island. Hands-on learning activities from recyclables to robotics promote critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary for our children to participate in the global community. We anticipate over 100 activities, demonstrations, presentations and speakers. Ticketing information will…

Come celebrate the 90th anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's historic flight AND the Cradle of Aviation Museum's 15th anniversary on Sunday, May 21st! - BOGO - Buy One, Get One Free admission all day for museum, theater and retro video game exhibit - 4:00 pm discussion with Reeve Lindbergh, Charles Lindbergh’s daughter - free, but reservations required (516-572-4066) - Following Reeve Lindbergh, special presentation of the documentary “Lindbergh’s Great Race…Are There Any Mechanics Here?” - 12:00-3:00 pm, children's Spirit of St.…

Find us on the boardwalk this Memorial Day weekend at the Jones Beach Bethpage Air Show and try-out the BD5! We'll be set-up in front of the administration building and will have discount cards to the museum available. Have a great weekend, drive safe and wear sunscreen! For complete air show details, visit their website here: http://bethpageairshow.com/

SAVE THE DATE $10 advance tickets, $15 at the door! Online advance tickets available soon... 80s Arcade and Karaoke Nights Continue! Relive the glory days of the 1980s while playing classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong and singing your hearts out to '80s karaoke music. No need to bring quarters as games are all set to free play, but please do bring the big hair, acid-washed jeans, shoulder pads, and Members Only jackets. And now we've added over…

You are cordially invited to attend the 9th Annual Luncheon of the Cradle of Aviation Museum’s Long Island Air & Space Hall of Fame presented by Curtiss-Wright Corporation Honoring The Induction Class of 2017 Astronaut Charles J. Camarda Sherman Fairchild James Blackstone Taylor Shell B. Youngwall Monday, June 26, 2017, 12:30-2:00 PM Cradle of Aviation Museum Charles Lindbergh Blvd. Garden City, New York Tickets $75.00* per person or $700.00 for a table of 10 Please call reservations at 516-572-4066 Proceeds…

NYFITSPO - New York’s Sports and Fitness Expo FITNESS AND SPORTS EXPO FOR ALL AGES Our mission is to spread our love of health and fitness. We hope to educate and inspire others, and grow stronger as a community through this event. “Fitspo,” often referred to on social media means “fitness inspiration”; not only do we want this event to be your fitness inspiration, but we want this to be something that changes your life. This exposition will host vendors…

$10 advance tickets, $15 at the door! Tickets on sale soon! 80s Arcade and Karaoke Nights Continue! Relive the glory days of the 1980s while playing classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong and singing your hearts out to '80s karaoke music. No need to bring quarters as games are all set to free play, but please do bring the big hair, acid-washed jeans, shoulder pads, and Members Only jackets. And now we've added over 60 classic consoles from…

Join us Saturday, July 22 for a special 80s evening featuring a LIVE ACTION MOVIE PARODY/DRINKING GAME and time in our RETRO VIDEO GAME EXHIBIT! $20 advanced tickets, $25 at the door if available! This is a 21+ event, No ID, no entry! Drink responsibly. About The Show Welcome to the Usual Rejects production of There is no spoon: THE MATRIX, where we ruin your childhood one blockbuster at a time. 5 actors take on all the roles and all…

The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo comes to the Cradle of Aviation Museum! The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo returns for its 3rd consecutive year for lovers of retro games and classic gaming. This August 12 and 13, get ready to play all your retro favorites, browse retro gaming vendors, participate in panel discussions, bring your best cosplay, enter tournaments and win prizes! Saturday, August 12, 10:00 am-10:00 pm Sunday, August 13, 10:00 am-5:00 pm Advance Online Tickets Single Day:…

The Millionaires’ Unit is the story of a privileged group of college students from Yale who formed a private air militia in preparation for America’s entry into World War One. Known as the First Yale Unit, and dubbed ‘the millionaires’ unit’ by the New York press, they became the founding squadron of the U.S. Naval Air Reserve and were the first to fly for the United States in the Great War. Using the words of these pioneer aviators from their…

Hollow Earth: An Orchestral Journey Through Monsters and Gods A two man electronic orchestra concert and light show Doors open at 8:00pm Tickets are $15.00 in advance or $20.00 at the door Robert Frankenberg and Tony Tonez will perform Hollow Earth, a 2 hours of original electronic orchestral compositions. Accompanied by a custom light show, Robert’s music will transport you to different worlds and lands with an auditory journey through time and space. Robert’s music has been described as your…

MT Summit Gaming Presents: SM4SH at the Cradle! Welcome to the showdown of the century at the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Test your skills against other combatants at Long Island's premiere Smash Bros 4 tournament. This is Fight or flight; this is your time to shine. Now show us what you got! Smash Bros 4 tournament on Wii U console Bring your own controller. $15.00 advance registration, $20.00 at the door $5.00 spectator fee Online Registration Coming Soon All admissions…

Join us at the Cradle of Aviation for the Great North American Eclipse. For the first time in 100 years a solar eclipse will be visible across the whole continent of North America. In New York, the visibility will be at 70%, creating a sense of sunset in the middle of the day. To help encourage young scientists and visitors to get involved in the celebration of our sun, the museum will host activities free with museum admission from 12pm…

Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite Launch Tournament The Long Island Throwdown The most iconic Esports fighting game franchise of all time is getting a facelift with the release of Marvel vs. Capcom Infinite in September of 2017. To celebrate, the Cradle of Aviation Museum is hosting The Long Island Throwdown, a Playstation 4 tournament to see who is the best Marvel vs. Capcom fighter in our area. Register now to test your skills and a chance to win our wonderful prize…

NASA Astronaut Terry Virts discusses his book VIEW FROM ABOVE: An Astronaut Photographs the World The Cradle of Aviation Museum will be hosting NASA astronaut Colonel Terry W. Virts, Jr. to discuss the release of his new book and more than 200 days in space on Wednesday, October 4 at 7:00 PM. The presentation by Virts will detail the release of VIEW FROM ABOVE: An Astronaut Photographs the World as well as the seven months he spent in command of…

Join us this Columbus Day weekend as we celebrate NY's Path Through History with our Highlights of Long Island Aviation guided tour free with your paid admission! Saturday and Sunday, October 7-8 at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm. Space is limited - reserve your spot online and choose your time-slot. Maximum of four reservations per registration. Highlights of Long Island Aviation From ballooning to the Moon…the evolution of aviation in under an hour! This educator-led tour will take you through…

Educators are invited to come spend an evening at The Cradle of Aviation Museum! Learn about the Cradle's education programs and field trips, preview our new Digistar 6 Portable Planetarium system, explore our galleries and see our dome theater film Asteroids: Mission Extreme. Educators will receive activities and lesson plan ideas that align with the film. Plaza Theatrical Productions will be here to give you a sneak peek of Awesome Allie: First Kid Astronaut - your students will love this…

Darkness descends upon the Cradle of Aviation this October on Friday the 13th for an all out Halloween costume party. All manner of ghouls and ghosts are invited to join us for 2 floors of 80s horror with a costume contest, karaoke, dancing, and dozens of spooky video game classics. $10 advance tickets, $15 at the door! http://bit.ly/80s-Horror-Night Relive the glory days of the 1980s while playing classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong and singing your hearts out…

Show & Museum Hours: Friday 2pm-11pm Saturday 12pm-11pm Sunday 12pm-8pm Admission: Adults $25, Children (2-12) $12.00 Museum Members: $17/$7 Weekend Pass $60 There is an online fee of $2.00 per ticket added to your purchase. Tickets may be also be purchased in advance at our box office (without fees). Tickets: http://bit.ly/Flight-1017-NY-Tattoo-Show Parking is Free. Ticket includes admission to the tattoo festival, art exhibits and museum galleries. Please note, some museum exhibits will be obstructed by the artists and tattoo vendors.…

Dedication Ceremony for the newly restored F-105 Thunderchief Saturday, October 28th at 11am Reserve your seat to the ceremony by calling 516-572-4066 Affectionately known as the THUD, the F-105 built in Farmingdale by Republic Aviation served throughout the Vietnam War as one of the first supersonic fighter-bombers. This single engine could deliver a greater bomb load than some American heavy bombers of World War II, including the B-17. F-105s were used as one of the primary attack aircraft of the…

15th Annual Cradle of Aviation Museum Air & Space Gala Honoring Alan Bean Apollo 12 Lunar Module Pilot Spirit of Discovery Award Daniel Kearns President, BH Aircraft Company, inc. Leroy R. Grumman Award Arthur J. Molins General Counsel the Americas, Lufthansa German Airlines Donald E. Axinn Community Service Award THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2017 6:00 PM – Cocktails, 7:30 PM – Dinner & Dancing Dress: Business Attire Tickets: $300 Per Person Proceeds from the Gala help to fund our Education Programs…

Back by popular demand! Join us for our annual Pumpkin Drop on Sunday, November 19 from 12-3 PM. Drop your pumpkins from our 2nd floor balcony and watch them go splat! Bring your own (BYOP) or use one from our pumpkin patch while supplies last! Free with museum admission.

28th Annual Long Island Festival of Trees All proceeds raised benefit the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc. (CP Nassau) and the Cradle of Aviation Museum. Friday-Sunday, November 24-26, 2017 Hours: Friday and Saturday: 10 am – 6pm; Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm $15 per adult ($10 for members) $10 per child (2-12) ($6 for members) A $1 per ticket online processing fee will be added at check-out. This event is renowned for its spectacular array of designer-decorated…

As a THANK YOU to all of our members who have supported our mission, we invite you to a FREE evening just for you! Tuesday, November 28th, 6:30 – 9:00pm Refreshments will be served Receive an additional 10% (plus the member 15%) off all store merchandise Membership sale: Buy one membership and get an equal level membership at half off (Gift enclosures will be provided) Galleries will be open Arcade Exhibit will be open Giant Dome Theatre film to be…

The Chocolate Expo will return for our 2nd Annual "Holiday Edition" at the Cradle of Aviation after our very successful event in December 2016! Explore 75+ great vendor booths offering tastings & sales of... * Chocolates * Chocolate Fountain Treats * Baked Goods * Specialty Foods * Gelato * Cheeses * Wines/Beers/Spirits/Ciders * Craft Sodas ...and much more! Watch Celebrity Chef Demos... * Larry Rosenberg -- As seen on Guy's Grocery Games & United States of Bacon * Tony Albanese…

The Long Island Garden Railway Society will be at the museum for the winter break with their annual G scale model train display, December 23 through January 1. Free with museum admission. Photo by LIGRS 2015 Photo Contest Winner, Danny Saporito.

Families Blast off to Celebrate Apollo 17, the Final Voyage to the Moon at the Cradle of Aviation Museum! During the school holiday recess, December 26-January 1st, from 12:00-4:00 pm, blast off to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Apollo 17, the last moon mission. On December 7th, 1972 Apollo 17 skyrocketed towards its destination. While on the lunar surface, this mission broke several records including: longest moon landing, total moonwalks, moon rock sample, and time in lunar orbit. To commemorate…

MT Summit Gaming Presents: Jabs and Frags Tandem Tournament: A side by side tournament for Street Fighter V and Call of Duty World War II $20.00 online - $25.00 at the door ($15.00 at the door with Nassau Community College ID) $10.00 Spectator fee includes Retro Video Game Exhibit entry ($25 value) Details about the tournament to follow soon! SAVE THE DATE! -- About the Retro Video Game Exhibit From the Arcade to the Living Room explores the evolution of…

Apollo 8: The Thrilling Story of the First Mission to the Moon - Lecture & Book Signing with Author Jeffrey Kluger -- Admission is FREE but seating is limited. Please call Reservations at (516) 572-4066 (M-F, 10-4) to reserve a seat. -- Join us as we host a book signing and lecture by Jeffrey Kluger, following the release of his new book Apollo 8: The Thrilling Story of the First Mission to the Moon Kluger will discuss his book, which…

Few events in the last decade of space exploration have captured the world’s imagination like NASA’s ongoing Mars Exploration Program. In 2004, the successful deployment of the Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity launched a new era of scientific investigation of our nearest neighbor. On Tuesday, February 6th at 7pm the Cradle is proud to present an evening with NASA engineer, Kobie Boykins. For Boykins, a mechanical engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the Rover’s success was also a personal…

The Hops & Props Craft Brew Festival is back! Sample some great new brews and share your love of beer with fellow enthusiasts! Fill your cup with samples of old favorites, and try new brews. Because you can! General Admission: 7pm-10pm VIP: early access at 6pm Tickets: General Admission $65 VIP (very limited #) $85 Designated Driver $20 What goes great with beer? More beer!! Sample the best from craft breweries, enjoy some food and have an awesome good time.…

Join us this Winter Recess, February 17-25, as we celebrate National Engineers Week! Young visitors to the museum will be able to engineer their own balancing robot and watch our new giant screen documentary Dream Big: Engineering Our World! · Balancing Robot Activity from 12:00-4:00 pm free with museum admission · Dream Big is offered as a Museum and Theater combo ticket which is $20 for adults and $18 for children/seniors. Founded by the National Society of Professional Engineers in…

Monday-Friday, February 19-23, 9:00am-4:00pm What’s in the box? Computer Building with Raspberry Pi The computer that prepares kids for a lifetime of building technology! As kids build Piper and progress through the games, they develop both technical skills and approaches that lead to inventive solutions. Engineering For Kids will coach you through this learning system which teaches kids engineering and programming through a combination of engaging storyline, physical building, and Raspberry Pi Edition of Minecraft. For ages 9-12, $550 per…

On Wednesday, February 21st from 12:00-4:00 pm, families are welcome to join us at the museum for special activities at our “Hands-On Science Zone” including: Program a Robot Friend, Design a Shelter for a UV Sensitive Animal, and Create a Geometric Building Block Blueprint! Activities are free with museum admission.

Presented by the Cradle of Aviation Museum and Adelphi University Join us for an evening of live music paired with scientifically accurate out of this world visuals in the Jet Blue Sky Theater Planetarium! Students from Adelphi University will play a mix of originals, covers and improvised pieces to eight original movies highlighting the beauty of the universe and humanity’s desire to explore it. $15 General Admission $12 Students, Seniors and Members (ID required at the door) Doors open at…

Join us on Thursday, February 22nd as we host LI Nets Day from 10:00 am-3:00 pm! There will be prizes, giveaways AND complimentary Nets tickets! The first 200 guests (with paid museum admission) that day will receive free tickets to the Nets game on the 23rd! From 2:00-3:00 pm you can even meet and mingle with a few Nets players!

80s Arcade and Karaoke Nights Continue! Relive the glory days of the 1980s while playing classic arcade games like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong and singing your hearts out to '80s karaoke music. No need to bring quarters as games are all set to free play, but please do bring the big hair, acid-washed jeans, shoulder pads, and Members Only jackets. And now we've added over 60 classic consoles from the 70s through the 90s so you can play all your…

Online Tickets: Adults/$15 & Children/$10 (Ages 2-12) Online 5PM Special: (for use 5PM-7PM ONLY): All Tickets $10 At The Door: Adults/$20 & Children/$15 (Ages 2-12) At The Door 5PM Special: (for use 5PM-7PM ONLY): All Tickets $15 TICKETS: http://bit.ly/Choc-Expo-Tix-FB To help distribute guest arrivals throughout the day, tickets are being sold on a “timed entry” basis. Ticket holders should arrive during their designated entry time to avoid entry delays, but can stay as long as they like. A “5PM Special”…

Join us on Monday, March 12th at 7PM, in honor of Women’s History Month, as we host a special evening event highlighting two women who have achieved success in science and engineering. These out-of-this-world lecturers, Jade Kukula and Marie McBride, will talk about their careers and how they are contributing to the future of space exploration. Jade Kukula, a graduate of Vaughn College located in Queens, dreamt of transforming her enthusiasm for space into a career. Today, she’s reached her…

Join us this April Break for our Annual Space Week featuring Astronomy and Space Day! Special April Break Activities Awesome Allie: First Kid Astronaut - March 30 - April 8, 11:00 am (11 am & 2 pm on March 4), separate admission required Plaza Theatrical Productions presents Awesome Allie: First Kid Astronaut live onstage in the Dome Theater! Grab your space suit and get ready for an adventure in space as live musical theater with audience participation comes to the…

Join us on Thursday, April 5th, as we host LI Nets Day from 10:00 am-3:00 pm! There will be prizes, giveaways and an inflatable hoop shoot for our younger visitors to test their skill! The first 200 guests (with paid museum admission) that day will receive free LI Nets pennants! From 2:00-3:00 pm you can even meet and mingle with a few Nets players!

The Cradle of Aviation Museum, Meta Game Gurus, and Brothers Grim Games presents Clash at the Cradle 2: A Modern Magic Event. Join us on Saturday April 7th for a day full of Magic: The Gathering goodness. A huge Modern Main Event, an NYSE Vintage side event, vendors, artists, live streaming in our planetarium theater AND MUCH MUCH MORE!! Our main event is a Modern PPTQ 2K Tournament: -Battle for the fate of the multiverse with your best modern deck…

The Cradle of Aviation is proud to unveil an event that is a pure celebration of all things comic book culture. It is a new opportunity for readers to meet and greet their favorite comic book creators, for collectors on the hunt for those elusive rare books and toys, and for cosplayers to show off some of their best work. This is a spectacular new experience for fans of all ages to gather, socialize, and be passionate about what they…

The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo returns to the Cradle of Aviation Museum! The Long Island Retro Gaming Expo returns for its 4th consecutive year for lovers of retro games and classic gaming. This August 11th and 12th, get ready to play all your retro favorites, browse retro gaming vendors, participate in panel discussions, bring your best cosplay, enter tournaments and win prizes! Saturday, August 11, 10:00 am-10:00 pm Sunday, August 12, 10:00 am-5:00 pm Advance Online Tickets: Saturday Single…