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Cradle of Aviation

Silver plane with star on it at Cradle of Aviation Museum; Photo by Jennifer Baxmeyer
Space display at Cradle of Aviation Museum; Photo by Jennifer Baxmeyer
JetBlue Sky Theater Planetarium
Blue Angel US Navy plane at Cradle of Aviation
JetBlue Sky Theater Planetarium
US Navy plane at Cradle of Aviation Museum; Photo by Jennifer Baxmeyer
19th Annual Air & Space Gala
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An official Path Through History Site! For 100 years, Long Island has made significant contributions to aerospace development. The Cradle of Aviation Museum has a theater and planetarium alongside eight exhibit galleries containing 70 air and spacecraft. The museum holds one of most diverse aerospace collections in the world. From early biplanes to an original full size lunar module, visitors can explore Long Island's vibrant aerospace industry, including many of the airplanes that helped the US and its allies triumph in World War II.

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Art at War: Squadron Insignia from the Curtiss Collection

Long Island, Garden City

Now Through Sep 06, 2026 Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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Shaping the Future: Grumman Concept Art Exhibit

Long Island, Garden City

Now Through Sep 06, 2026 Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

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