Vanderbilt Museum

The Vanderbilt Museum is a natural-history museum, historic mansion, planetarium and park located on the 43-acre summer estate of railroad heir and global explorer William K. Vanderbilt II (1878-1944). The estate, Eagles Nest, is an excellent example of the storied Long Island Gold Coast era, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Vanderbilt is engaged in education,...

The Vanderbilt Museum is a natural-history museum, historic mansion, planetarium and park located on.. read more the 43-acre summer estate of railroad heir and global explorer William K. Vanderbilt II (1878-1944). The estate, Eagle’s Nest, is an excellent example of the storied Long Island Gold Coast era, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Vanderbilt is engaged in...

The Vanderbilt Museum is a natural-history museum, historic mansion, planetarium and park located on the 43-acre summer estate of railroad heir and global explorer William K. Vanderbilt II (1878-1944)...

Founded in 1971, Vanderbilt Museum is a 40-acre facility that serves various schools, civic organizations, local community groups and individual visitors every year. It offers collection care and treatment and historic preservation services. The museum maintains the Spanish Revival Mansion, which has more than 20 family and guest rooms that feature antique furnishing, paintings, ceramics,...

A unique combination of mansion, marine and natural history museum, planetarium and park is dedicated to the education and enjoyment of the people of Long Island and beyond. This mission shall be achieved through the thoughtful preservation, interpretation and enhancement of the Eagle's Nest estate as an informal educational facility. Exhibition and program themes focus upon Long Island's Gold...