Cradle of Aviation Museum

Category: Museum

Address: Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530, USA

Phone: +15165724111

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Helge Hoos

Oct 6, 2022

A large museum about aviation to space travel. There is also a 360 degree cinema and an exhibition about the former airline PamAm.

Peter Valdes-Dapena

Oct 1, 2022

Very interesting and educational museum. Well laid out with lots of interesting pieces. I learned a lot.

Luis Salcedo

Sep 5, 2022

I liked it. I would recommend it

TREE50 LEE

Sep 4, 2022

good place to spend time

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Questions & Answers

What are the COVID protocols for visitors?

N H Tanner | Oct 7, 2021
Thomas Smith | Oct 7, 2021

Some bathroom are locked, others open. There are plastic barriers near the cashiers. Mask are worn by all staff.

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Can you just show up ( when it's open obviously) or do you have to plan ahead of time

Alana Johnson | Oct 8, 2018
Brian Robertson | Oct 8, 2018

Just show up that's what I did obviously when it's open and give yourself at least a couple of hours to really enjoy it

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Do you have daytime planetarium shows?

Barbara Nelson | Oct 7, 2020
daniel laporta | Oct 7, 2020

Yes, but I would check out the schedule on the website.

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Do you have photos of ZAHNS AIR PORT?

roland Johnson | Oct 8, 2019
Jennifer Hagen | Oct 8, 2019

Yes, I do believe they do

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Do you supply wheelchairs to patrons? Flying in from Florida only have cane for short walks.

Barbara Meisenhelter | Oct 8, 2019
Hatchman | Oct 8, 2019

Yes

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Can I bring food in?

Lauren Chaim Butler | Oct 8, 2018
William Nessanbaum (Billnes) | Oct 8, 2018

I'm not particularly fond of the food they serve there. Your best bet would be to go to a diner or restaurant on Hempstead Turnpike or go to the food court at the nearby Mall.

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How do you rate the various imax shows

Alexandra Chimento | Oct 8, 2018
Rod Leonhard | Oct 8, 2018

The short format documentary films and planetarium shows are excellent on this full dome theater. They don't show the Hollywood IMAX movies as they are not formatted for dome theaters.

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Does anyone have knowledge about Sopwith Camels and who flew them.

Corydon 44 @gmail.com Erickson | Sep 7, 2022
Albert Jung | Sep 7, 2022

British, Canadian and American under British roundels

Are catered functions hosted here? And whom do you contact?

ron | May 10, 2022
Fred Frederix | May 10, 2022

Yes, they have all sorts of catered events, but I don't know the contact info, sry.

Are tickets available for todays air show?

Michael Brosnan | Oct 7, 2021
John Doe | Oct 7, 2021

The air show stream at the cradle was for Saturday, may 29th

is there a Grumman F4F-5 in the museum?

William J Byrne, MD | Oct 7, 2021
Cradle of Aviation Museum | Oct 7, 2021

We have a Grumman F4F-3 Wildcat! https://www.cradleofaviation.org/history/exhibits/exhibit-galleries/world_war_ii/grumman_f4f-3_wildcat.html

Does this place have a firefighter exhibit in the same building or nearby?

Mike Steevens (Mikee) | Oct 7, 2021
David Gabrielli | Oct 7, 2021

It's the building to the left of it

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Are you going to be open open for train show starting december 22

Margie Fauci | Oct 7, 2021
Rod Leonhard | Oct 7, 2021

Yes! The Long Island Garden Railway Society will be setting up their holiday display around our 16' tree for the break - will be from the 26th through Jan 3.

You can buy a ticket the same day at the museum

Les Espinoza | Oct 7, 2021
Alina | Feb 9, 2022

Yes, you can show up without tickets and buy them the same day. No need to make reservations or buy tickets in advance.

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How much does admission cost children and adults?

Sergio Alvarez | Oct 7, 2020
Cradle of Aviation Museum | Oct 7, 2020

Adults are $16, children 2-12 $14

When is the museum opening.

Phil Elsner | Oct 7, 2020
Cradle of Aviation Museum | Oct 7, 2020

We're very excited to be opening with Phase 4! Our first day back will be Thursday, July 9! Our new days/hours will be Thursday-Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm! Hope to see you there! https://www.cradleofaviation.org/plan_your_visit/reopening-plan.html

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What happen to the space/mars expo on the skywalk? I hope it will be returning.

theNetranger776 | Oct 7, 2020
Matthew Ross | Oct 7, 2020

Like Rod below me said, it was part of a travelling exhibit, but there are certain parts that are still at the cradle

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Are anything's 'Pan Am' available for sale??

Donna Carr | Oct 8, 2019
Alan Buckley | Oct 8, 2019

Yes, I'm sure that I saw some Pan Am merchandise in the window of the gift shop. Please remember that the Cradle of Aviation Museum will be closed for the next two weeks to the public starting on Labor Day.

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What is the price for adult and children

elizabeth mcgrory | Oct 8, 2019
Rod Leonhard | Oct 8, 2019

Museum $15/$13 (Child 2-12) Theater $9/$8 Combo $20/$18 Prices go up $1 on July 1!

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Is there a bicycle stand ?

Yogesh Jagdale | Oct 8, 2019
ELI M | Oct 8, 2019

No

Does this place have a food court

xXx_Its Raven_xXx | Oct 8, 2019
Alan Buckley | Oct 8, 2019

It is not a food court the way you would find one at a Mall. There is a Cafe where they sell sandwiches and a variety of foods and drinks. It is a bit expensive, as it is in most Museum cafeterias.

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Are you open mothers day

Elenor Roberto | Oct 8, 2019
Greg Merigliano | Oct 8, 2019

Yes, the Cradle of Aviation is open on Mother's Day from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m..

What's the address

David Frankel | Oct 8, 2019
Rod Leonhard | Oct 8, 2019

The Cradle of Aviation Museum is a landmark in most GPS systems and will locate correctly. There is no official street address on Charles Lindbergh that locates correctly, however, Charle Lindbergh is a one-way and you can't miss the museum, next to Nassau Community College and across from Mitchel Athletic Complex.

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How much is parking?

Teresa Came | Oct 8, 2019
jane ho | Oct 8, 2019

free parking.

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Can the names listed on the honor roll at the museum be viewed on line? If so, how are they brought up?

Marie King | Oct 8, 2019
Cradle of Aviation Museum | Oct 8, 2019

You can find them here: https://www.cradleofaviation.org/aerospace_honor_roll.html

How much does the entrance ticket cost? Thank you

Antonella Leone | Oct 8, 2019
Rod Leonhard | Oct 8, 2019

Hi, it's $15 for adults and $13 for children (2-12) under 2 are free. You can add a planetarium show or film for $5 with a combo ticket.

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Open on Jan 1?

Alice Savino | Oct 8, 2019
Greg Merigliano | Oct 8, 2019

Yes, it is!

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does the museum have an warp discount

Kathy Lai | Oct 8, 2018
Cradle of Aviation Museum | Oct 8, 2018

Sorry, no. What is a warp discount? - we googled it and didn't find anything...

Is it true that "Grandstand Follies" has been cancelled?

A Google User | Oct 8, 2018
Hatchman | Oct 8, 2018

Yes

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How much cost to go in

timo robles | Oct 8, 2018
Rod Leonhard | Oct 8, 2018

$15 adults, $13 children (2-12)

do you have to pay for parking?

Samantha A | Oct 8, 2018
Roberto Melendez | Oct 8, 2018

No.

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Are you open today?

Валентин Митько | Oct 8, 2018
Kumarvel Sriranga | Oct 8, 2018

They are open every day in general, check for timings in yhe holiday weekends.

Mass transportation from Manhattan?

michael silverwise | Oct 8, 2018
Rod Leonhard | Oct 8, 2019

The closest LIRR stations are Garden City and Westbury. It's a short taxi ride from there.

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Can I get glasses to view the eclipse today?

Diane Porcello | Oct 8, 2017
Rod Leonhard | Oct 8, 2019

I don't believe the eclipse is viewable here in the North East - it's happening in Chile...

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