Spring Break 2026

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT FLYER

All programs and crafts are included with museum admission unless otherwise noted.

Don't forget to visit the museum's gift shop full of souvenirs, toys, fossils, rocks & minerals, and books for all ages. Further support the museum and join the Friends of Garvies Point Museum and Preserve! Membership information is available at The Friends Page and at the museum front desk.

Saturday, April 4th

10:30 - 11:30am, 12:30 - 1:30pm, & 2:30 - 3:30pm
Dinosaur Adventure & Egg Hunt!

Kids will explore how dinosaurs lived and learn about the eggs they laid through hands-on discovery, work together in an egg relay game, and an exciting dinosaur egg hunt. $12 per participating child 4-10 years, $5 for helper siblings 11-12, $8 for teens/adults Advanced registration, payment required. Space is limited!

Tuesday, April 7th

10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
Winged Wonders: Birds!


10am-4:00pm, ongoing
CRAFT: Bird Mask

Wednesday, April 8th

10:30am - 2:30pm, ongoing
Meet and Greet
Animal Encounter Meet & Greet with Tackapausha Museum & Preserve
10am-4:00pm, ongoing
CRAFT: Animal Sand-Art

Thursday, April 9th

10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
Pond Explorers
10am-4:00pm, ongoing
CRAFT: Magic Nature Wand Craft

Friday, April 10th

10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
Beach Life Discovery
10am-4:00pm, ongoing
CRAFT: Seashore Casting Craft
$5 per participant

Saturday, April 11th

10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
Erosion: Land in Motion
See our large-scale stream table in action with walk to shoreline.
10am-4:00pm, ongoing
Dinosaur Terrarium Workshop
$8/non-member and $5/member
Includes glass jar, all materials and mini dinosaur figurines.

April 7th through April 11th

10:00am through 4:00pm
WORLD BOOK DAY SALE
Nature - History - Science - Culture
Perfect for curious minds of all ages.
Deeply discounted books up to 30% off.
Current members receive an additional 15% off any purchase.
Patrons with a valid Museum-Library pass receive an additional 10% off any purchase.

Saturday, April 18th & Sunday, April 19th

10am - 4pm, ongoing
DINOSAUR DAZE WEEKEND
$15 adults, $10 children 3-12 years old
Click here for more information

General Admissions

Please note these prices have changed:
Adults: $5.00; Children 5-12 years: $3.00
Days and Hours of Operation:
Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-4pm
School groups by appointment Tues-Fri
Closed Sundays and Mondays and Holidays


Museum is located at:

50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove, NY 11542

Gift Shop

Visit our museum store for a broad range of souvenirs, crafts, Native American objects and other educational items.



NO DOGS. NO COLLECTING.
Picnic area near museum. Free Parking.
Visit the Garvie Family cemetery.




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NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE, BRUCE A. BLAKEMAN
PARKS COMMISSIONER, DARCY A. BELYEA

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