Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Address
581 West Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787
581 West Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787
Latitude 40.852627
Longitude -73.225403
- General Information: (631) 265-1054
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Caleb Smith State Park Preserve offers environmental education programs year round for schools at all grade levels. The preserve also offers interpretive programs for youth organizations and the general public including Tiny Tots (3-5 year olds), Fun for Kids, Family Adventures, and Adult Ed-ventures.
The nature museum is in the Smith Family home built in 1751. Nature trails lead you through a variety of habitats typical of the north shore of Long Island where many species of plants and animals are found.
No Pets Allowed
Hours of Operation
- April 1st-September 30th: Tuesday through Sunday, 8:00am-4:00pm
October 1st-March 31st: Wednesday through Sunday, 8:00am-4:00pm
Sat
08
Feb
Saturday, February 8, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Children become nature detectives as they unravel clues left behind by park wildlife. Create a book of our local animal tracks. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
22
Feb
Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
See how African American painter Horace Pippin's artwork reflected upon America's history of slavery, segregation, and war before learning how to paint in his unique style. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
01
Mar
Saturday, March 1, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Explore the ways of the White-tailed deer. Become a deer detective and search for clues the deer have left behind. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sat
08
Mar
Saturday, March 8, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Make a nature inspired scrapbook keepsake! Supplies will be provided. Bring pictures and any other special items to add to your pages. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Amenities Information
- Amenities
- Gift Shop
- Visitor Center