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Ornithologist James MacDougall and Aria, an eagle-owl, at the Vanderbilt MansionPhoto by Cheryl MacDougall The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Refuge Center in Hampton Bays, N.Y., and the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum will present "Owl Prowl," the third in its series Bird Talks, on Saturday and Sunday, September 4-5. Members are free. Non-members $6. Non-members must register on […]

The Long Island-based tribute band Us and Floyd will give an outdoor performance on Saturday, September 19, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm in the parking lot of the Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum. The Museum will provide socially distanced spots for chairs. Bring your own chairs, relax, and enjoy the music! UPDATE: The 5:30 pm Picnic […]

William Vanderbilt spent summers on Northport Bay between 1910 and 1944 hosting intimate gatherings and entertaining well-known guests. At other times he traveled extensively, collecting for his little museum. Join us for a walking tour of the Vanderbilt estate and gardens where a museum educator will discuss architectural details and William Vanderbilt’s passion for travel, […]