Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium

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What is the Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium?
- The Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium is located in Centerport on the north shore of Long Island, on Eagle's Nest, the former 43-acre estate of William K. Vanderbilt II.
What does the museum include?
- The museum features the Vanderbilt Mansion with all its furnishings and art, a marine museum with a collection of natural history specimens, a curator's cottage, a boathouse, gardens, a seaplane hangar, and an extensive collection of firearms, swords, ship models, and various objects from Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Is the Vanderbilt Museum historically significant?
- Yes, the museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Are there guided tours available?
- Yes, the museum curators offer a very popular guided tour while dressed in period costumes, bringing the lives of the estate’s previous residents to life.
What technology does the planetarium use?
- The planetarium operates a Konica Minolta Gemini Star III full dome display projector, one of the best in the country, and features the latest surround sound technology.

Address: 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport, New York 11721, Phone: 631-854-5579

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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