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Museums
in New York
Sag
Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum
200 Main Street Sag Harbor, NY 11963
Phone: 631-725-0770
During
the 19th century, Sag Harbor, New York became one of the busiest
ports in the northeast, where whalers of many nationalities could
be seen walking the streets.Young local men, together with foreign
whalers, brought culture and customs, stories and lore from distant
lands to Sag Harbor.
Exhibits include: The Plight of the Right Whale Can We Right Our
Wrong? and Pahutiki 'Wrapped in Images' - Tattoo Show.
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The
Discovery Center
60 Morgan Road, Binghamton, NY 13903
Phone: 607-773-8661
The
Discovery Center of the Southern Tier is a hands on, interactive
museum for children and their families. Shop in the “Littlest” Giant
Market, become a pilot and fly a plane. A life-size fire truck is
available to explore along with the full dress uniform of a busy
and dedicated fire fighting professional. If you want to share your
happy smile there is an Action News television studio all set-up
for you, complete with a video monitor and weather maps. If the
medical field is more your style, the hospital and dentist office
should satisfy even the most curious of visitors. There is a never-ending
supply of imagination and fun to explore!
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Strong
National Museum of Play
1 Manhattan Square, Rochester, NY 14607
Phone: 585-263-2700
A wonderful world of play awaits, but don't expect your trip to
this museum to be a quiet one. Visit the toy hall of fame, showcasing
classic toys new and old. Talke a trip to Sesame Street or visit
Super Kids Market. There are so many things to do, it's impossible
to list them all. Nature exhibits include: Rainbow Reef, Discovery
Garden, Dancing Wings and Art of the Garden.
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Queens
Museum of Art
New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing,
NY 11368
Phone: 718-592-9700
The
museum is itself housed within a historic New York City Building...within
its walls you will find modern and contemporary works. A must for
anyone with an appreciation and enjoyment of the fine arts, these
can be seen through changing exhibitions, films, family workshops,
lectures and performances.
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