Long Island Maritime Museum — Attraction in Town of Islip

It’s an okay experience. There’s a lot to see and you can see it very quickly. You don’t have a tour guide , they’ll explain all the buildings at the start then you’ll just have to navigate it on your own. Be sure to read the map they give up, it has valuable information as you try to navigate the grounds. Parking was easy to find and we were the only visitors there.

I got the pass free from my library but I believe it costs about $10 to go inside.

After walking, I recommend siting by the beachside. The view is amazing.

This will take you at-least 30 minutes as not all the buildings are open, well on a Saturday. Be careful of your little ones going close to the boardwalk so they don’t fall into the water.

The place is also great if you’re trying to...

Had my wedding ceremony on the docks in July which offered us exactly what we were looking for. If I remember correctly they require $200 to reserve the date, $200 as a donation and $100 photography permit. This only grants you access to their property grounds ONLY, the museum and bathrooms were closed since our wedding took place at 6pm. Once the ceremony was over my guest had a take very short walk to adjacent property to the mansion at west sayville for the reception. If your a boater or looking for a natural setting on the water this offers an affordable way to do so. I also just went on numerous occasions just to enjoy the scenery however the beach has a ton of seaweed which was a...

A hidden gem of a museum and sailing experience. This museum presents a most significant yet oft overlooked piece of Long Island history. Exhibits educate without overwhelming...some reading, some viewing, some listening and even being able to physically interact with artifacts. Sailing on the oyster sloop Priscilla is icing on the cake. Being able to experience firsthand the life of mariners on a genuine 19th century sloop is one of the most effective and memorable ways to experience and appreciate history. If anyone ever says there's nothing fun or interesting to do on Long Island...send them here, and come yourself. You will not be...