Long Island Museums

American Airpower Museum
A museum commemorating the World War Two big iron birds, especially the Republic P-47 'Thunderbolt'. Site has good info and photos of WW2 aircraft.
http://www.americanairpowermuseum.com/

Cradle of Aviation Museum at Mitchel Center
Designed to stimulate and educate the public about Long Island's role in the history and development of aviation and space technology.
http://cradleofaviation.org

Friends for Long Island's Heritage
A citizens support group for museums and preserves operated by Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island.
http://www.fflih.org/

Hicksville Gregory Museum
Housed in the historic Heitz Place Courthouse, and dedicated to providing exhibits and a range of science and craft workshops for children and adults.
http://www.gregorymuseum.org/

Long Island Maritime Museum
Preserving Long Island's regional maritime heritage for educational purposes. Information on oysters, shipwrecks and great events.
http://www.limaritime.org/

Museum of Long Island Natural Sciences
A museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting the natural heritage of Long Island.
http://pbisotopes.ess.sunysb.edu/molins/

The Oyster Bay Historical Society
Featuring historical and genealogical maps, photos, artifacts and records, the Society's landmark museum and research library hosts lectures, class trips and guided tours.
http://members.aol.com/obhistory/OBHSMUSE.HTM

The Vanderbilt Museum
Museum and planetarium. Was the residence and museum built for William K. Vanderbilt II, great-grandson of New York's famed railroad and shipping magnate 'Commodore' Cornelius Vanderbilt.
http://www.vanderbiltmuseum.org/