Now featuring TWO ball drops, start or end your New Year celebration counting down to noon or 4pm in the tradition of New York’s famous Times Square! The ball will be in your court and will be filled with fun activities, live music and confetti filled dance parties. Create your own top hat, design a noisemaker and a whistle celebration necklace, make a basketball hoop game and get your face painted to celebrate in style! All activities are drop-in and…

If you prefer a quieter setting at the Museum, come enjoy galleries like TotSpot and Bubbles before we open our doors to the public, all for free! The first floor of the Museum will be open exclusively for LICM members to explore, create and discover. Membership card must be presented for entry. Save time and reserve your tickets in advance so you can walk straight to the yellow desk. Premium members can reserve your time in the TotSpot gallery online…

Want to get your weekend fun started right after breakfast? Enjoy galleries like TotSpot and Bubbles before LICM opens its doors to the public, all for free! The first floor of the Museum will be open exclusively for LICM members to explore, create and discover. Membership card must be presented for entry. Save time and reserve your tickets in advance so you can walk straight to the yellow desk. Premium members can reserve your time in the TotSpot gallery online…

Want to get your weekend fun started right after breakfast? Enjoy galleries like TotSpot and Bubbles before LICM opens its doors to the public, all for free! The first floor of the Museum will be open exclusively for LICM members to explore, create and discover. Membership card must be presented for entry. Save time and reserve your tickets in advance so you can walk straight to the yellow desk. Premium members can reserve your time in the TotSpot gallery online…

Enjoy galleries like TotSpot and Bubbles before LICM opens its doors to the public, all for free! The first floor of the Museum will be open exclusively for LICM members to explore, create and discover. Membership card must be presented for entry. Save time and reserve your tickets in advance so you can walk straight to the yellow desk. Premium members can reserve your time in the TotSpot gallery online in advance, too! licm.org/members (Please note, Our Backyard is currently…

Special workshop! In this special premium-members-only class, enjoy story time as we read “Tito Puente - Mambo King” by Monica Brown. Following the story, create your own timbales drum and drumstick to enjoy making music at home. Fee: $2 LICM Premium Members Note: Tickets to our regularly scheduled Tuesday and Thursday story + ART (stART) classes will continue to remain available on a first come, first served basis sold at the Box Office. Our brand new online advanced sales workshops…

If you prefer a quieter setting at the Museum, come enjoy galleries like TotSpot and Bubbles before we open our doors to the public, all for free! The first floor of the Museum will be open exclusively for LICM members to explore, create and discover. Membership card must be presented for entry. Save time and reserve your tickets in advance so you can walk straight to the yellow desk. Premium members can reserve your time in the TotSpot gallery online…

A fun family evening with crafts, treats, egg collections, photo opportunity with Peter Rabbit and a larger than life baby chick! Event runs 6pm-9pm. Special theater add on with specific showtimes. See link for details.

Enjoy galleries like TotSpot and Bubbles before LICM opens its doors to the public, all for free! The first floor of the Museum will be open exclusively for LICM members to explore, create and discover. Membership card must be presented for entry. Save time and reserve your tickets in advance so you can walk straight to the yellow desk. Premium members can reserve your time in the TotSpot gallery online in advance, too! licm.org/members (Please note, Our Backyard is currently…

In this special premium-members-only class, enjoy a smaller group setting of our popular "Music and Movement" program. Creative movement exercises and interactive sing-alongs get little bodies moving to the rhythm! Note: Tickets to our regularly scheduled Wednesday Music & Movement classes will continue to remain available on a first come, first served basis sold at the Box Office. Our brand new online advanced sales workshops including this offer are a benefit of premium level membership. Learn more: http://www.licm.org/membership

Audience members become part of the cast in this interactive production inspired by L. Frank Baum’s original stories. Singing, dancing and acting alongside professional actors, children learn the art of storytelling while creating, analyzing and participating in this performance. ALL PERFORMANCE DATES: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 - 10:15 am and Noon Friday, May 19, 2017 - 10:15 am and Noon Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 11:30 am and 2 pm - Special Theater Package Available Tuesday, May 23, 2017 -…

Theater + Museum Admission + Exclusive Benefits for just $10! Take a Journey to Oz and explore all LICM has to offer with endless opportunities to play together! Interactive exhibits are ready for discovery before or after your theater experience. Come before or after the 2pm show... or play all day! Enjoy early access to the theater for priority seating and a personalized "Citizen of Oz" certificate signed by the cast! Audience members become part of the cast in this…

In this special premium-members-only class, enjoy a smaller group setting of our popular "Music and Movement" program. Creative movement exercises and interactive sing-alongs get little bodies moving to the rhythm! Note: Tickets to our regularly scheduled Wednesday Music & Movement classes will continue to remain available on a first come, first served basis sold at the Box Office. Our brand new online advanced sales workshops including this offer are a benefit of premium level membership. Learn more: http://www.licm.org/membership

Enjoy galleries like TotSpot, Bubbles and Our Backyard before LICM opens its doors to the public, all for free! The first floor of the Museum will be open exclusively for LICM members to explore, create and discover. Membership card must be presented for entry. Save time and reserve your tickets in advance so you can walk straight to the yellow desk. Premium members can reserve your time in the TotSpot gallery online in advance, too! licm.org/members (Please note, H2Oh water…

Audience members become part of the cast in this interactive production inspired by L. Frank Baum’s original stories. Singing, dancing and acting alongside professional actors, children learn the art of storytelling while creating, analyzing and participating in this performance. REMAINING PERFORMANCE DATES: Thursday, June 1, 2017 - 10:15 am and Noon Friday, June 2, 2017 - 10:15 am and Noon Sunday, June 4, 2017 - 11:30 am Sunday, June 4, 2017 - 2 pm - Sensory Friendly Performance Wednesday, June…

In this special premium-members-only class, enjoy a smaller group setting of our popular "Music and Movement" program. Creative movement exercises and interactive sing-alongs get little bodies moving to the rhythm! Note: Tickets to our regularly scheduled Wednesday Music & Movement classes will continue to remain available on a first come, first served basis sold at the Box Office. Our brand new online advanced sales workshops including this offer are a benefit of premium level membership. Learn more: http://www.licm.org/membership

Use Makey Makey to turn anything into a touch pad. See how bananas can be used as a keyboard. This drop-in workshop is part of a summer series, Young Makers. This program is made possible with the support of PSEG Long Island. Free with Museum admission.

The word "mandala" is derived from the Sanskrit word meaning "circle." Mandalas feauture a series of concentric circles that radiate outward from a central point with repeating shapes, colors and designs. Traditionally, mandalas are used in cultures around the world to promote relaxation and healing. Learn about the important role math plays in the creation of mandalas, and create your own, one-of-a-kind mandala! Fee: $3 with museum admission, $2 LICM members Tickets available at the Museum Box Office. (General admission…

Enjoy galleries like TotSpot and Bubbles before LICM opens its doors to the public, all for free! The first floor of the Museum will be open exclusively for LICM members to explore, create and discover. Membership card must be presented for entry. Save time and reserve your tickets in advance so you can walk straight to the yellow desk. Premium members can reserve your time in the TotSpot gallery online in advance, too! licm.org/members Not A Member Yet? Become one…

Get crazy about patterns! Investigate and relate patterns to your world as you take part in a variety of crafts and activities that celebrate patterns that are all around us. During the final days of our traveling exhibit "Pattern Wizardry," you can come explore the magic of patterns that surround us in our everyday world. Be sure to dress in your patterned best! Free with Museum admission.

After a busy summer, the Museum will close for its annual Fall Fix-Up from 9/4 through 9/15. These days will be full as we conduct exhibit and facility maintenance and tackle heavy cleaning projects. Additionally, staff will be taking part in training days focused on trends in accessibility and inclusion, creative ways to engage families and students, new LICM exhibits and program offerings and strategic long-range plans. The Museum will re-open bright and shiny on Saturday, September 16. Museum hours…

Join us for a special night at the Museum to celebrate Halloween in a fun, safe and spooky way! -Show off your costume -Decorate your own goody bag -Go gallery trick-or-treating -Get your face painted -Listen to eerie music throughout the Museum -Make some cool and creepy craft projects Theater Add-On: An extra treat with a brand new special performance of Minkie's Halloween Hoopla in the LICM Theater. A Couple of Puppets introduces Douglas the Blue Dinosaur, a character with…

Two adventurous mice are ready to explore the world beyond their little mouse-hole. They decide to go to the moon because they believe it is made entirely of delicious, mouth-watering cheese. The pair learns to be resourceful, creative, and brave as they discover a beautiful garden, navigate uncharted waters, and travel through space in search of cheese. Created especially for young audience members, this multisensory and fantastically physical experience offers a wonderful introduction to the world of theater.

Immerse yourself in the customs and culture of the country hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics. Sample traditional treats, practice traditional paper crafts, master the Korean game of jegichagi, discover the significance of white tigers in Korean folklore, practice calligraphy* and enjoy a K-Pop performance*. This cultural celebration complements our current traveling exhibit, “Heart and Seoul: Growing Up in Korea,” which provides families with a glimpse into metropolitan life in South Korean. (*Calligraphy and K-Pop Sunday only.)

It's a BEACH PARTY in December! Wear your favorite sunglasses and beach hats as you make your own clam puppet to bring home, dance in a Conga-line with the cast through the museum, and spend time with an exclusive meet and greet with the cast after the show! Showtimes at 10:15 am - 11:15 and Noon - 1:00 pm General Museum Admission + Theater Ticket + Exclusive Theater Benefits = Just $10 That's 60% savings! Members save even more... Tickets…

Want to get your weekend fun started right after breakfast? Enjoy galleries like TotSpot and Bubbles before LICM opens its doors to the public, all for free! The first floor of the Museum will be open exclusively for LICM members to explore, create and discover. Membership card must be presented for entry. (Please note, Our Backyard is currently closed for the season.) Not A Member Yet? Become one now: licm.org/membership Can't make it? Check out upcoming Members Hours here or…

General Museum Admission + Theater Ticket + Exclusive Theater Benefits = Just $11 Wear your favorite sunglasses and beach hats for this beach party in January! Make your own clam puppet to bring home, enjoy a meet and greet with the cast after the show, and explore the entire Museum for just $11 total! A 60% savings. (Members only $7)

Musical performance: Frances England, 2017 Grammy nominated performer for her children’s album “Explorer of the World.” After writing songs for her son's preschool, Frances went from playing at nursery schools and libraries to Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. With a gift for capturing the wonders, simple pleasures, and beauty of childhood, Frances frames her music in ways both children and parents can appreciate. Her sparkly, acoustic pop songs are both catchy and heartfelt. In a Parents Choice Gold Award review,…

From the Merritt Parkway to Montauk Highway, artist Willem de Kooning loved looking at the colors that flew past him on his long drives. Let's go for a ride with de Kooning and explore how to add action and movement to our artwork. Workshops take place at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3pm. Ages 3+ This workshop is funded by The Willem de Kooning Foundation. Fee: $4 with museum admission, $3 LICM members. (Be sure to purchase or reserve general…

Back on stage by popular demand! Two adventurous mice are ready to explore the world beyond their little mouse-hole. They decide to go to the moon because they believe it is made entirely of delicious, mouth-watering cheese. The pair learns to be resourceful, creative, and brave as they discover a beautiful garden, navigate uncharted waters, and travel through space in search of cheese. Created especially for young audience members, this multisensory and fantastically physical experience offers a wonderful introduction to…

Enjoy our newest exhibit, Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice™, without the crowds. Explore popular galleries like TotSpot and Bubbles before we open our doors to the public. The first floor of the Museum will be open exclusively for LICM members to explore, create and discover. Membership card must be presented for entry. (Please note, Our Backyard is currently closed for the season.) Not a member yet? Become one now: licm.org/membership Can't make it? Mark your calendar for the 7th…

A fun family evening with crafts, treats, egg hunt, photo opportunity with Peter Rabbit and a larger than life baby chick! Event runs 6pm-9pm. Special theater add on with specific showtimes. See link for details.

Presented by Teatro de Occasion of Chile, "One Morning I Left…" is the story of Ana's imaginative trip to discover what inhabits nature. Join her as she milks a cow in a field, flyies in a great bird through the desert, dives among bubbles and explores the jungle. Children will be invited to discover, feel and enjoy this journey of colors, sounds, landscapes and animals. Fabrics, buckets, funnels and ropes come to life weaving a sense of magic and wonder…