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“researching native american archaeology”
The Museum is a center for research on Long Island geology and a valued resource in the study of the Island's Native American archaeology. Reference collections of original archaeological artifacts and geological phenomena are maintained. These are used in exhibits and Museum educational programs and are available for special research purposes. Over a dozen educational programs relating to local geology, archaeology, and outdoor environmental themes are offered to school groups during school hours. Museum resources are used to present topical lessons which teachers may integrate into their classroom curricula. A brochure describing these Museum school programs is available from the education desk. Brochures are available on this site as well. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve is part of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums whose mission is to preserve and interpret the county's natural, prehistoric and historic heritage. The Friends of Garvies Point Museum and Preserve is a non-profit educational corporation whose membership is open to all interested in promoting this objective.
We just had a birthday party for our son at the museum and it was amazing! The kids had a fantastic time and we loved having the Woodland Village to ourselves along with an OUTDOOR, COVERED... Read more
We're going to come back here to really explore but we had fun at the dinosaur daze they had. Again I cannot believe this place existed and I never knew to come here. Supposedly field trips come... Read more
Rarely give 5 stars, but great to see a simple place so unchanged for the last 25 years. There has been some additions here and there but the atmosphere hasn't changed. First part of the museum... Read more
Garvies Point Museum & Preserve
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