We have been members of the museum for several years. Our three grandsons there to enjoy the wide…read morevariety of exhibits . This is one of the best interactive museums for children. As adults, we have gone to the gallery many times in the past to enjoy the artworks and special events. We enjoyed watching the cartooning workshop by Zach, who was a real hit with my grandsons ages 10 and 8. You can always depend on kids liking this place and away from screens and see the real environment around them as a fun place to explore. (August 2026)

Cute little museum for kids! My daughter (15 months) really enjoyed interacting with the various…read moreexhibits. For $15 I think it is an affordable excursion, there are a few rooms to do crafts/color and four open exhibits to play and learn in. The staff was kind and the museum was relatively clean for what it's worth. The one thing that really rubbed me the wrong way was the "nursing room" aka the bathroom. There is a pink plastic dirty chair in the corner of the bathroom and they call that a "nursing room". For a place geared towards children this is disheartening to see. They should either have an actual room, separate from the bathroom, or no dedicated space at all.

InfoAge is an interesting museum covering multiple aspects of technology with an intersection of…read moremilitary and railroad history. It's a unique place. VCF East is held at the museum annually, which was the reason for my visit.

Awesome museum. A must see if you visit the area and like…read morescience-radio- astronomy-local history. Very dedicated volunteers. A

Take a trip back in time. The museum is great for children and adults. The treasures tell our…read morestory of cars and memorabilia across the years. Cars have printed information that details the history of the auto. A perfect place for adults and children. Don't miss this opportunity.

A great place to visit if you love cars or want to learn about automotive history. It features a…read morerotating display approximately every two months. The volunteer hosts are friendly and knowledgeable. Certainly worth a visit. And the admission is FREE!

It's a lovely historic village and the interpreters are wonderful! It's well laid out and very…read moreinteresting.

The Allaire Historic Village is a gem! Within the village are preserved historic structures that…read moreonce served as part of a self-contained community built by James Allaire back in the 1800's. You'll find a general store, carpentry and pattern making shop, a blacksmith shop, bakery, boarding houses, a blast furnace, a church....and more. Inside these buildings are a volunteer staff demonstrating the skills of the trades. What made my experience amazing is the ability to converse with the staff, dressed in appropriate time period clothes, as they explained the historic craft demonstrations and history of the village. The village is non-profit and is able to stay opened by donations and volunteers. Other various events such as weddings and fairs help keep the village opened. My visit was during the 4th Annual BBQ and Brew. On site we're numerous food truck serving up BBQ. For those who aren't into BBQ, there were food trucks serving up sweet treats and sausage & peppers. Alcoholic beverages (beer) were behind a gated area where everyone is carded before admittence. Once inside, tickets at $6 a piece are purchased for redemtion of a drink of whatever you want. In addition to the BBQ and Brews, various vendors were on site selling their unique crafts and a live band was providing the tunes. It was a fun time experiencing and learning about the village. The BBQ and brews were an extra bonus. A big shout out to Yelp CM Katarina for the Yelp give away.

Very interesting and informative. Nice to learn about the history of this region. Also offered…read moreminiature train museum, and history of the ultra Orthodox Jews in the region.

What an outstanding presentation of Lakewood artifacts!! Each room has a wonderful tribute to…read moreLakewood and it's residents past and present.

50 trains running. Fabulous man made displays of historical settings. Not to be missed! Good…read morelocation for childrens birthday parties. Started as a hobby that turned into a wonderful museum! A must see for train collectors

This place has been on my radar for a while but I wasn't sure if it would be worth the ride…read moreconsidering some bad reviews. Well... I'm so happy we made it there. My 2 and 3 year old said it was the coolest day ever. It's not the most stunning of buildings and a bit bizarre during certain parts of the tour but it had character and the kids LOVED it. Outdoor train was running and such a blast. Staff were kind and helpful. Overall great experience:

We came to the Whippany Railway Museum for the Polar Express train ride. I booked tickets months…read moreago (they sell out?!) so I was very curious to see what all the fuss is about. Everyone crowds around the outside of the train until the conductor waves the golden ticket in his hand and invites everyone on board. We chose the slightly more expensive tickets that are meant to be more performers and less seats (I think?) We were in car number four. All the employees do a great job of staying in character. They're all very talented themselves, singing and dancing throughout the entire ride. Everything seemed to be really well choreographed and well planned. Even quieter parts of the train ride were entertaining. Our daughter is only one year old, but she really enjoyed herself. She loved meeting Santa. Don't bring a stroller on board, there's nowhere to put it. Definitely recommend, especially for children between three and five years old!

My family and I visited the Whippany Railway Museum for the Polar Express train ride, and it was a…read moresweet, holiday-themed experience that the kids will love. Adults less so, but parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents will experience secondary joy from watching the little ones become enveloped by this immersive show. The train ride itself is a short back-and-forth ride on a single track with all the windows covered with wintry decals. But no one would think to complain about the lack of a view because the show makes the whole thing worthwhile. A well-trained cast brings the old picture book to life, complete with live songs, snacks (warm cocoa and shortbread cookies), props (that double as keepsakes), and a visit from Santa. The actors and actresses deserve their own paragraph of laudation. The Polar Express employs an entire cast for each train car (including some that I assumed were shared between train cars), and they're incredible. Not only were they high-energy and perfectly timed with the different acts of the show, but they were WONDERFUL with their interactions with everyone in the car, especially children and babies. In my opinion, they're the backbone of the magic that is the Polar Express train ride experience. Online reservations are a must, and be aware that these tickets seem to sell out fast. We booked our tickets in mid-October and were surprised to see so many seats already booked. Tickets reserve specific seats on specific cars, which makes the process of finding seats on the day of seamless and well-organized. Family pajamas are de rigueur and add to the festive atmosphere of the day. The last thing I'll add - a warning really - is to CHECK YOUR GPS closely on the day of your visit to make sure you're headed to the Whippany location. The address is a common one, and a lot of us were accidentally routed to the wrong address. Judging from the fact that this same reminder is printed in bold and underlined text at the bottom of our confirmation page, it seems this is a common error.

A small museum near the railroad tracks in Oysterbay. A small area for young children to play with…read moretrains. An electric train set, an original bell and lights, a mascot Dog images from the past, a shop up front to buy soueviners. A place to visit when in the area.

Everyone there was genuinely welcoming and passionate about what the museum is all about…read more We decided to go there having seen a few photos of the trains parked in the yard. We did not expect the magnitude of the hospitality and the kindness we received while there - the magnitude we would never receive from museums in metropolitan areas. The staff at the museum is truly knowledgeable of the displays, the history, the structural significance behind them, etc. The energy and the vibes that we had the privilege of receiving from everyone at the museum were also reflected in other parts of the Town of Oyster Bay. What a lovely place to visit!! I will return with the rest of my family next time!! Thank you so much everyone :)

I visited the village at Allaire State Park at Christmas and was beyond disappointed! First of all,…read moreon Facebook, they said dogs were allowed for the Christmas exhibit at the village. When we arrive, we are told pets are not allowed in the buildings only on the grounds. Which is not what the person from Allaire stated on Facebook. Thank goodness I had reciprocal membership from another museum so we were able to get in for free instead of the $10 fee. TOTALLY NOT WORTH IT! For a Christmas Exhibit, I've seen smaller places/museums decorated nicer than this place. I was told how gorgeous this place is at the holidays and I'm not sure why people think this place is so nice! Houses on the street are decorated more than this exhibit. Seriously don't waste your money or time to see the Christmas at the Village. Just not worth it! The park seems nice in warmer weather but this village isn't all that! The best part was able to get the Gurlz photo with Santa!

Always a peaceful place to enjoy a nice walk in the park. Different buildings are open…read moreperiodically. Something to enjoy for all ages. Great for cross country skiing. The train is a hit with the kids.

It's not a bad aquarium. Most of the exhibits are wonderfully designed and well maintained. My only…read moregripe was the sea lion exhibit, which is pretty small. The sea lions swim in the same pattern on an endless loop. It's not the type of aquarium that is focused on conservation efforts like Sea Life .(@ American dream mall, totally recommend the behind-the-scenes pass) The touch tank creatures are wild caught from NJ, not rescues like Sea Life. I understand and value the education purpose behind displaying these animals, but I really don't think it's good to take animals from the wild that don't need to be rehabilitated. Again...It's an attraction meant to gain profits like every other thing down the shore. It's not a fault of the workers at all, who are very educated and clearly love their jobs. They also have some other animals there like birds and monkeys. I can't speak on the suitability of their enclosures. Overall, it's a great experience if you can look past the small issues. I myself am an avid ocean and marine life lover, so it's hard to not feel guilty about these wonderful creatures being kept in captivity. If you have kids or are just looking for something to do down the shore on a rainy day, this is the place!

We visited for my daughter's birthday, and overall we had a nice time. First, I have to say I loved…read morethe entire Jenkinson's area. It was our first time visiting, and it's such a cute place to spend the day. The aquarium itself was nice, but it was much smaller than I expected. I had read online that most people spend 1-2 hours there, but we were able to see everything in about 45 minutes. Because of its size, I wouldn't recommend making a special trip just for the aquarium. However, if you're already planning to spend the day on the boardwalk or enjoy the other attractions, it's a worthwhile stop. One thing I really appreciated was that they allow re-entry. We were able to leave, grab something to eat, and come back in time to watch the shark feeding, which was a nice perk. Overall, it's a pleasant little aquarium, but I expected more.