Spring Break 2023

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT FLYER

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

Crafts are offered every half hour. Sign up at the door. First come first serve basis.
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 8th

10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
CAMPCRAFT 101

Learn basics of camping: useful tips for planned trips or survival situations.
10am-3:30pm, every 1/2 hour
FILM: All About Animals

Tuesday, April 11th

10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
POND PONDERING
With buckets, nets, & magnifiers, join us as we dip into the world of the pond! All critters will be returned to their habitat. Wear sneakers.
10am-3:30pm, every 1/2 hour
CRAFT: MAGIC NATURE WAND
FILM: All About Amphibians

Wednesday, April 12th

10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
BACKYARD BIRDS
Get ready to explore a variety of habitats as we observe & learn about our favorite feathered friends!
10am-3:30pm, every 1/2 hour
CRAFT: NATURE FACES CRAFT
FILM: All About Birds

Thursday, April 13th

10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
BEACH ECOLOGY & SCAVENGER HUNT
Hands-on exploration of intertidal zone life-search for crabs, clams, mussels, & more! All critters will be returned to their habitat. Wear sneakers.
10am-3:30pm, every 1/2 hour
CRAFT: SAND AND SHELL ART
FILM: All About Food Chains

Friday, April 14th

10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
GO EXTREME: EROSION!

Discover the forces of change as we explore the preserve & shoreline. See our large-scale erosion table in action!
10am-3:30pm, every 1/2 hour
CRAFT: DIY KALEIDOSCOPE
FILM: Bill Nye, The Science Guy: Erosion

Saturday, April 15th

10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
NATURE'S PALETTE: SPRING COLOR WALK
Shape, texture & color abound on our Nature Preserve in Spring
10am-3:30pm, every 1/2 hour
CRAFT: EARTH DAY TERRARIUM
$5.00/members. $8.00/non-member
FILM: All About Forest Ecosystems

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


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.




Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation & Museums
NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE, BRUCE A. BLAKEMAN
PARKS COMMISSIONER, DARCY A. BELYEA

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