Long Island Children’s Museum is celebrating National Carousel Day by giving away free rides on Nunley's Carousel! Carousel Day is observed every year on July 25, which marks the registration of the first patent for a carousel design in 1871 by William Schneider.
On July 25, each child general admission ticket purchased in person on online for LICM will receive one free same-day ride on Nunley's Carousel. If LICM admission is purchased or reserved online, bring your online admission ticket to the LICM Box Office on July 25 to pick up your free ride ticket. Carousel ticket valid for use on July 25 only.
Long Island Children’s Museum manages the Museum Row centerpiece for Nassau County. The historic carousel features 41 horses - 30 jumping horses and 11 standing horses, one lion and two chariots. The Carousel is located on Museum Row between LICM and the Nassau County Firefighters Museum. The Carousel opens at 12:30 p.m. and the last Carousel ride of the day is 2:45 p.m.
Museum admission: $18 for adults and children over 1 year old, $16 for seniors, FREE to museum members and children under 1 year old. Additional fees for theater and special programs may apply. For additional information, contact 516-224-5800.
Museum Hours: (September-June) Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and most school holidays.
About the Long Island Children’s Museum (www.licm.org)
The mission of Long Island Children’s Museum (LICM) is to connect all our communities’ children, and those who care for them, to a life of wonder, imagination and exploration. At LICM, children discover their passions and their relationship to the world we share. The 40,000-square-foot museum serves over 300,000 children and adults annually. The private, not-for-profit institution chartered by the New York State Board of Regents, offers museum-based educational programs and cultural experiences, as well as an extensive community outreach program offered in schools, libraries and youth centers across Long Island. Additionally, the Children’s Museum operates the historic Nunley’s Carousel in association with Nassau County, one of three intact Stein & Goldstein carousels still in existence.
Recognized with several honors, including the National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), LICM is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the gold standard of museum excellence. It is currently the only accredited children’s museum in New York State and is one of only 16 accredited children’s museums nationwide. LICM has earned 4-stars on Charity Navigator and has Platinum Transparency on Candid.