Every December, the Vanderbilt offers seasonal holiday events that have become popular traditions at the spectacular mansion of William K. Vanderbilt II – the tree lighting in the courtyard; the holiday dinner; tours of the mansion, decorated by local designers and garden clubs; and seasonal shows in the Planetarium Holiday hours The Museum and Planetarium...Read More

Workshops for Ages 3-4 and K-2, Plus a Party Young children can have Halloween fun in October at the Vanderbilt Museum. The museum’s Education Department has planned two workshops – one for ages 3 and 4, the other for grades K-2 – and a Halloween party for grades 2-5. Tuesday, October 20 Storytelling and Owl...Read More

Join us this Thursday for the last Mid-Summer Night Dances of the season. This Thursday, September 3, you can learn how to Salsa, taught by Alfred Peña of Rhythmology, winner of the 2012 World Latin Dance Cup.  The evening is co-produced with C & D Productions, Inc. Again, like last week, the forecast is for beautiful...Read More

Summer at the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum features a wide-ranging calendar of music, dance, theater and special events. A popular destination for Long Islanders and their families, the Vanderbilt offers moderately priced cultural entertainment, close to home. The Vanderbilt offers a rich historical and educational experience. Year-round, visitors can tour the estate, mansion and museum...Read More

The Vanderbilt Museum’s Fourth Annual Clam Bake is set for Saturday, July 18, from 6:00 to 10:00 in the Celebration Tent on the Great Lawn overlooking Northport Bay and Long Island Sound. As a special treat, Clam Bake guests are invited to a private Planetarium show at 5:00 p.m. The menu offers a wide menu...Read More