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Mornings @ LIM are free monthly sessions open to individuals living with dementia and their care partners. They offer time for creative engagement and social connection in our galleries and art studio, as well as through special music and movie programs. Music Program: The Troubadours LIM is delighted to welcome The Troubadours, a dynamic choral group that shares the joy of music with audiences throughout Long Island. Hum along, tap your feet and enjoy a mix of musical favorites from Broadway, j

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Join us on select Friday afternoons for a special film series commemorating America’s 250th: Anniversary: America on Screen. Enjoy screenings of Smithsonian Channel programs that explore the people, places, and stories that shaped America. The Day We Walked the Moon On July 20 1969, astronaut Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the moon. Narrated by Mark Strong, The Day We Walked on the Moon tells the story of how he got there through spectacular footage and interviews with key figure

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Share Your Passion for History, Art & Community– Become a Museum Docent! The Long Island Museum is looking for volunteers who are interested in sharing their love of history, art, and community with others! There are so many ways to make a difference at LIM, including: 🏛️ Be a Gallery Guide and welcome visitors to our world-class Carriage Museum🎨 Teach children through our hands-on school programs💙 Enrich the experiences of people living with dementia by participating in our In the Moment progra

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Share Your Passion for History, Art & Community– Become a Museum Docent! The Long Island Museum is looking for volunteers who are interested in sharing their love of history, art, and community with others! There are so many ways to make a difference at LIM, including: 🏛️ Be a Gallery Guide and welcome visitors to our world-class Carriage Museum🎨 Teach children through our hands-on school programs💙 Enrich the experiences of people living with dementia by participating in our In the Moment progra

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Join us for an afternoon of creativity and social engagement at a free art-making workshop designed for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory loss, along with their care partners. We’ll draw inspiration from LIM’s varied and beautiful collection of artwork before being guided in our own creative process by a museum educator. This program will take place in the LIM Studio. REGISTRATION Space is limited & preregistration is required. To reserve your spot, complete t

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LIM and the Port Jefferson Arts Council bring films to our community that touch upon a variety of topics for FREE! Each film screening includes an engaging talk with a guest speaker or a fun activity. Join us this October for a back-to-back screening of three award-winning short films, each offering a distinct and compelling glimpse into life in New York City. From different neighborhoods and perspectives to the everyday experiences that often go unseen, these films remind us that even in a city

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Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or hand-sew, gather at the LIM to do what you love. Bring your work-in-progress and enjoy some good company. Open to adults and children 12 and up. This program will take place in the Studio located on the East side of campus near the Carriage Museum. See Map. This community program is free, and no registration is required.

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Join us for a special screening of Walk With Frank (2021), followed by a Q&A with Frank Romeo, who will share his personal journey and decades of advocacy on behalf of veterans and those living with PTSD. In addition to the discussion, Frank will exhibit artwork created by veterans living with PTSD, offering a powerful perspective on healing through creative expression. About Frank RomeoAfter graduating from Bay Shore High School in 1967, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army and served with the 199th

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Laugh and learn about some of the fascinating—and often surprising—events of the American Revolution in New York through the witty, satirical cartoons of the period. Explore how British and American artists used humor, caricature, and political satire to comment on the people, politics, conflicts, and controversies of the Revolution. Join historian and author Sara Cedar Miller, historian emerita at Central Park Conservancy and author of Before Central Park, for an entertaining and insightful loo

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Come in costume and celebrate Halloween with a day of family-friendly fun at the Museum! Paint your own pumpkin, get creative with festive crafts, explore the galleries, and enjoy an exciting Mad Science show filled with fun, wacky discoveries. Help make a difference in our community by bringing a non-perishable food donation for our food drive with Agape Meals for Kids, which provides easy-to-prepare meals to food-insecure schoolchildren across Long Island. This fun fall event is free for every

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CALLING ALL TEEN LEADERS! The National Youth Summit brings middle and high school students together with scholars, teachers, policy experts, and activists in a national conversation about important events in America’s past that have relevance to the nation’s present and future. Who: Open to teen leaders from 14-18 years old. What: The Long Island Museum was selected as a Regional Summit site for the 2026 National Youth Summit! This event will focus on the theme of the Smithsonian’s 250th exhibit

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Get creative at the Museum’s Studio with this fun fall workshop! Craft a beautiful painted leaf mobile. Perfect for ages 7 and up, this fall nature-inspired art project results in a stunning, personalized room decoration that dances gently in the autumn breeze. Come early to enjoy free museum admission! Please stop at our Visitors Center and let them know you are registered for the Workshop to secure your complimentary museum pass for the day! Children under 16 must be with an adult. REGISTRATIO

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Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or hand-sew, gather at the LIM to do what you love. Bring your work-in-progress and enjoy some good company. Open to adults and children 12 and up. This program will take place in the Studio located on the East side of campus near the Carriage Museum. See Map. This community program is free, and no registration is required.

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These monthly sessions are open to individuals living with dementia and their care partners. They offer time for creative engagement and social connection in our galleries and art studio, as well as through special music and movie programs. This November, explore LIM’s newest exhibition, Enduring Hearts: Native American Long Island, which celebrates the history and culture of Long Island’s Native American communities, through historical artifacts and contemporary art and craftwork. Join us in th

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Join us for The Long Island Museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Enjoy a festive evening of dinner, dancing, and live music by Tom Manuel and The Jazz Loft All Stars! Get a head start on your holiday shopping at our annual silent auction, with proceeds supporting the Museum’s exhibitions and educational programming. Join us as we celebrate this year’s Gala Honoree, Kevin Lenane, and honor the dedicated members of the Stony Brook Fire Department for their outstanding service to our community.

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The Long Island Museum, Port Jefferson Arts Council, and WUSB-FM are proud to present an eclectic music series featuring nationally and internationally known touring artists. Join us as we celebrate two legendary songwriters! Joni Mitchell and Tom Waits—two singular voices, two extraordinary songbooks, and decades of music that continue to captivate audiences. Join a dozen talented artists as they explore songs from these legendary catalogs, reaching back to the late 1960s and traveling through

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Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or hand-sew, gather at the LIM to do what you love. Bring your work-in-progress and enjoy some good company. Open to adults and children 12 and up. This program will take place in the Studio located on the East side of campus near the Carriage Museum. See Map. This community program is free, and no registration is required.

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Get creative at the Museum’s Studio with this fun fall workshop! This versatile paste felt portrait workshop lets participants transform photos or imaginations into soft, 2D textured masterpieces. Using vibrant felt shapes and easy crafting adhesives, attendees will cut, layer, and glue personalized self-portraits, family members, or beloved pets into unique keepsakes. Great for holiday gift-giving. Come early to enjoy free admission to the museum! Please stop at our Visitors Center and let them

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Join anthropological archaeologist Allison McGovern, PhD, RPA, Cultural Resources Manager at Brookhaven National Laboratory, for an engaging program exploring the complex relationship between archaeology and Native American history. The program begins with a seated lecture in the Gillespie Room, followed by a guided talk and walk through Enduring Heart: Native American Long Island. Discover how archaeological practices have shaped our understanding of Native American communities and the challeng

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Join us for a virtual lecture with Linford D. Fisher, author and Professor of History at Brown University, to focus on his new book, Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History, and the lesser-known stories of Native enslavement and land loss throughout American history. Although the first enslaved Africans arrived in Jamestown in 1619, European slavery in America began more than a century before. In Stealing America, Fisher demonstrates how the enslavement of Indige

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Join us on select Friday afternoons for a special film series commemorating America’s 250th: Anniversary: America on Screen. Enjoy screenings of Smithsonian Channel programs that explore the people, places, and stories that shaped America. Made in the USA Witness the complicated path to the American Dream, forged by workers in the early 20th century. At the turn of the 20th century, 29 million Americans are working and 40% of them are farmers. Over the decades, factories expand like never before

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Experience the vibrant culture and traditions of the Shinnecock Nation through a special performance by the Boys & Girls Club of Shinnecock Nation Dance Troupe. Made up of Native American youth from the Shinnecock Nation, the troupe shares their heritage through the power of dance, performing throughout Long Island and New York City. Featuring both powwow-style and traditional Shinnecock dances, the performance offers an engaging opportunity to learn about Indigenous traditions, history, and cul

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These monthly sessions are open to individuals living with dementia and their care partners. They offer time for creative engagement and social connection in our galleries and art studio, as well as through special music and movie programs. This December, Move and groove to holiday classics in this fun take on the popular silent disco trend! Each participant will receive a pair of headphones and be invited to dance along to holiday classics as we pass around festive props and spread some holiday

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Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, or hand-sew, gather at the LIM to do what you love. Bring your work-in-progress and enjoy some good company. Open to adults and children 12 and up. This program will take place in the Studio located on the East side of campus near the Carriage Museum. See Map. This community program is free, and no registration is required.

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