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
Fri
11
Jul
Friday, July 11, 2025 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Fireflies are an iconic feature of summer nights in the Northeastern United States. Spend the evening around Caleb Smith's scenic Willow Pond catching and releasing fireflies with your family. Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
20
Jul
Sunday, July 20, 2025 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.
Registration: Required
Sat
02
Aug
Saturday, August 2, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Discover Long Island's many state parks in an ongoing monthly hiking series through every State Park on the island! Challenging and accessible hikes each month! Present 10 stickers to be entered into a raffle for a chance to win FREE admission to our 2026Environmental Education programs! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Fri
08
Aug
Friday, August 8, 2025 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Bats are both mysterious and often misunderstood. Walk with us through the park in search of our nocturnal neighbors! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Sun
10
Aug
Sunday, August 10, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve Nature Museum
Amphibians are an amazing group of animals! Come see what makes them special and find some froggy friends! Reservations taken on eventbrite.com.
Registration: Required
Amenities Information
- Amenities
- Gift Shop
- Visitor Center