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History museum
Rock Hall Museum
Rock Hall Museum is located in the Town of Hempstead. It offers guided tours, lectures, and children's programs. The museum is housed in a Georgian-style home that was built for Josiah Martin. The home has belonged to two families, the Martins and the Hewletts. The museum has various activities, including craft workshops and storytelling. It also has a visitor education center and offers teacher resources. The museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, and on major U.S. holidays. Appointments are suggested, especially for large groups. The museum is located at the corner of Lawrence Avenue and Broadway, 22 miles from New York City and 8 miles from JFK airport. It can be contacted at 516-239-1157.
Event venue
Bridgeview Yacht Club
Bridgeview Yacht Club is a waterfront setting situated on Barnum Island Wharf, overlooking Reynolds Channel. It is located at 80 Waterfront Blvd. in Island Park, NY. The venue has a waterfront ballroom and a Nantucket cocktail room. It also has a smaller, contemporary facility called The Loft By Bridgeview, which specializes in weddings and private events. Bridgeview Yacht Club offers customized menus and professional service for events such as weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, fundraisers, and corporate events. Guests can view menus and photos of past events on the venue's website. The venue is centrally located between Manhattan and Eastern Long Island, making it easily accessible from major LIRR hubs and JFK Airport. It can be contacted at (516) 432-2400 for event planning and inquiries. Bridgeview Yacht Club provides a picturesque waterfront setting for various events, with a focus on hospitality and personal attention. The Loft By Bridgeview offers a smaller, yet sophisticated space for private events.
Museum
Four Seasons Design Group
Four Seasons Design Group is located at 2400 Merrick Road, Bellmore, NY 11710, in the Town of Hempstead. The business offers various collections, including Fall 2026 Collections, Spring 2026 Collections, and a Main Collection, featuring designs by Michael Michaud. These collections include a range of items such as charms, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, with designs inspired by nature, such as flowers, leaves, and trees. The business also provides a product inquiry service, allowing customers to send messages with their name, email, phone number, subject, and message. Four Seasons Design Group can be contacted by phone at 1-800-295-6784 Ext.101 or by fax at 1-516-781-8635, and they also have an email address, info@fourseasonsdesigngroup.com.
Dinner theater
The Killing Kompany
The Killing Kompany is a dinner theater business that performs interactive murder mystery dinner shows in the New York City area, including Long Island. The business offers shows for corporate events, private parties, fundraisers, birthdays, weddings, and public performances, featuring professional Broadway, TV, and film actors. At their shows, audience members can participate in solving the mystery and may even be suspected of the crime, with prizes to be won. The Killing Kompany has an office address at 21 Turn Lane, Levittown, NY 11756, and can be contacted by phone at 212 772-2590 or 1 888 SHOOT-EM, or by email at killing@killingkompany.com. Public shows are scheduled to take place at Palmer's American Grille in Farmingdale, NY, with upcoming shows including 'The Politics of Murder', 'Holiday Office Party Murders', 'Murder in Hollywood', 'The Valentine Killer', and 'The St. Patrick's Day Murders'.
Childrens museum
Long Island Children's Museum
The Long Island Children's Museum is located at 11 Davis Avenue in Garden City, New York. It offers a variety of events and activities for children, including live theater shows, craft-making, and animal encounters. The museum has a daily schedule of events, including drop-in programs and special celebrations. Visitors can check the museum's events calendar to plan their visit and stay up to date with the latest monthly event calendars. The museum is fully accessible and offers resources and activities to make each visitor's experience more enjoyable through its LICM4all initiative. The museum has a cafeteria with vended services, where visitors can purchase food and drinks. Visitors are also welcome to bring their own food for consumption in the cafeteria. The museum also offers party rooms and themed party options for birthday celebrations. The Long Island Children's Museum is a community resource for all families, and it offers a range of amenities, including baby changing tables, a private nursing area, and a coat room. It also has a lost and found, and strollers are allowed throughout the museum.
Amusement park
Empire Adventure Park
Empire Adventure Park is an amusement park located in Westbury, NY, offering various attractions for kids of all ages. The park features a trampoline main court, urban glow laser tag, ninja obstacle courses, and an interactive climbing wall, among other attractions. Empire Adventure Park also offers birthday party packages, group events, and community events, making it a great destination for celebrations and outings. The park has a cafe, Empire Cafe, which serves a variety of food and drink options, including pizza, chicken tenders, French fries, and ice cream. The park is located at 1500 Old Country Rd, Unit 231, Westbury, NY 11590, and can be contacted at (516) 992-6778 or info@empireadventurepark.com.
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