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‘Bright Lights,’ Childhood Visual Culture, Chamber Music Concert

‘Bright Lights: Celebrate the Season’ Opens November 26 The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum will open its third annual holiday event, Bright Lights: Celebrate the Season, on Saturday, November 26, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Bright Lights will be open at the same time on Sunday, November 27, and on Saturday and Sunday, December 3-18, and […]

Earth Science, Astronomy Demonstrations for Visiting Families

Every Saturday and Sunday The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum’s Reichert Planetarium offers free earth science and astronomy demonstrations all day for young children each Saturday and Sunday. This Saturday only, October 10, the Museum will change its open hours to 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (to accommodate a late-afternoon wedding on the grounds). Regular hours […]

Family Loses Heirloom at Vanderbilt, Story Becomes a Children’s Book

Book Launch: Weekend of October 17-18 A family with a young son visited the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum a few winters ago and lost a family heirloom. The story of what happened next is the subject of a new book by two Vanderbilt colleagues. Authors Ed Clampitt and Ellen Mason have co-written and self-published a […]

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SOLD OUT! – Haunted History Halloween Tours!

Special Halloween Tours For one night only, visitors can experience the Vanderbilt Mansion at night! Purchase your tickets now for Haunted History Halloween Tours on Saturday, October 19. Tours will run every 15 minutes from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. This event has SOLD OUT   Gasp and laugh as you encounter the twisted inhabitants […]