Can’t get to the Long Island Children’s Museum?
Let the museum come to you!

Museum Outreach programs bring interactive experiences directly to your group. Choose from 10 fun programs that make learning come alive for children and adults in a variety of settings—schools, libraries, camps, scout meetings and community centers. Led by museum educators, all workshops embody the museum’s philosophy that children learn best by seeing, touching, doing and having fun.

Outreach programs for schools are grade-specific, designed to address New York State Learning Standards and meet district priorities in multiple curriculum areas. Programs for scouts, camps, libraries, and community and business groups serve children of different ages with workshops on topics ranging from the science of bubbles to the songs and crafts of colonial America.

Bubbles **
Nursery–Grade 5
Discover bubble wands, bubble prints, bubble shapes and more! Become a bubble scientist and learn more about the unique physical properties of bubbles. Find out why a bubble is round and explore bubble colors as you play and learn at three interactive stations.

Bug Bites
Kindergarten–Grade 3
Spiders, ants, and bees, oh my! Become a junior entomologist as you discover the amazing lives of insects and arachnids. Meet Laura, the Hissing Cockroach, and the rest of her friends in a very "hands-on" way. Use what you learn about insect anatomy and habits to create your own imaginary bug, complete with its own field guide!

Celebrate
Kindergarten–Grade 3
Happy Birthday! Learn how people in Central America, India, China, the United States and other countries around the world celebrate birthdays. Try on festive clothes, create wacky hats, decorate red envelopes, play a party game and sing along to international birthday music as you explore birthday customs from all around the world.

Spirit of Invention
Kindergarten–Grade 3
Put on your thinking caps as you explore our collection of early inventions. Learn about the special functions of historical inventions such as the telephone and the meat grinder, and hear about the lives of famous inventors including George Washington Carver and Marie Curie. Apply the tools of the inventive process—technology, problem-solving skills—to create your own futuristic invention using an assortment of recycled materials.

Changes & Challenges **
Kindergarten–Grade 6
What kind of tools do we use to overcome specific changes and challenges in our lives? Explore some of the tools and inventions used by people with differing abilities, such as a wheelchair and a Perkins Braille typewriter. Learn how people communicate through sign language and use your sense of touch to solve our tactile puzzles.

Fish Tales
Kindergarten–Grade 6
Join us for an imaginary fishing trip on Long Island's waterways and discover the fascinating world of fish! Learn about fish habits and their habitats, the maritime industry on Long Island and comparative anatomy. Grab a magnifying glass as you study an actual fish up close, dissect it, cook it and then eat it!

Early American Folklore
Grades 1–4
Travel back in time to colonial America as we learn about the rich history and traditions of three diverse groups of people: Native Americans, European-Americans and African-Americans. Try interactive crafts based on pottery, lettering and quilting; listen to folk music; and play traditional games such as mancala enjoyed during the colonial period.

Build It
Grades 1–5
How do building stay up? What makes a structure stable? Discover the answers to these questions as you explore the scientific principles and physical forces behind structures such as bridges, towers and geodesic domes. Learn why the Leaning Tower of Pisa got its name and how gravity affects the building process through our series of demonstrations. Apply building design concepts to construct a freestanding structure out of marshmallows and toothpicks.

Freedom Quilts
Grades 2–6
Discover the stories that quilts told in the days of the Underground Railroad. Before the American Civil War, quilt patterns and symbols communicated messages to help runaway slaves on their journey to freedom. Learn to "read" various quilt codes, including the Bow Tie, the Monkey Wrench and the North Star. Use mathematical patterns and fabric shapes to design a quilt that tells your very own personal story.

Workshops last approximately one hour and are generally offered for groups of 25 children and their adult chaperones. The Changes and Challenges workshop can accommodate up to 60 children. (Outreach programs can be adapted for larger groups at an additional cost.)

Outreach programs are available starting at $225. Discounts are available for those booking multiple Outreach workshops. Programs marked with ** are priced at $275. Outreach programs may be paid with Nassau County BOCES Arts in Education and Suffolk County BOCES funds.

LICM Outreach programs are the perfect enhancement for large venue, family-focused events, including community festivals, corporate picnics, school fundraisers or neighborhood block parties. Call the LICM Outreach Office to create customized activities to fit your audience and setting.