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Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum

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Address
581 West Jericho Turnpike
Smithtown, NY 11787
Latitude 40.852627
Longitude -73.225403

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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 20 Jul
Summer Fishing 101
Saturday, July 20, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Join us for some fishing fun on Willow Pond! Learn the basics of fishing with a park educator. Appropriate for ages 7 - 15 only. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Sat 27 Jul
Bat Safari
Saturday, July 27, 2024 08:00 PM - 09:15 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Bats are both mysterious and often misunderstood. Walk with us through the parkin search of our nocturnal neighbors! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Sat 17 Aug
Summer Lantern Walk
Saturday, August 17, 2024 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Join us for a night-themed walk through the Preserve with the ambiance of lanterns! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Sat 31 Aug
Field Journaling
Saturday, August 31, 2024 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Explore the Preserve with a pencil in hand as we sketch the natural world that we observe. All skill levels are welcome and all materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own. For ages 12 and up. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Sat 14 Sep
Bat Safari
Saturday, September 14, 2024 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Bats are both mysterious and often misunderstood. Walk with us through the parkin search of our nocturnal neighbors! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.

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Amenities Information

  • Amenities
  • Gift Shop
  • Visitor Center