Unfortunately, the museum wasn't open. We came here in April, and they aren't open till May (as we…read morefound much to be this way in the Hamptons). Not complaining, though, cuz I still got to see another windmill, although I don't know the name of this windmill. Supposedly, there are 11 windmills peppered throughout the Hamptons, and I saw 3 of them. Now that I'm home and was trying to match my photos with the windmill names, that's when I learned that more than 3 windmills exist, so I'll have to hunt them down next time I'm in the Hamptons. I love stuff like this !!

Very nice personal tour Admission was $4…read moreThe tour guide lady was nice enough to show us inside the windmill. We looked through out the whole house. 2 floors. Def would recommend it.

The East End Seaport Museum is a hidden gem in Greenport. It's free to visit and has a surprising…read moreamount to see, even though it's located in one room inside the old train station spread across two levels. The exhibits are well done and informative, covering the local area, fishing community, history, and lighthouses. One of the most interesting parts is the section on the real-life shark hunter who inspired Jaws and later became a shark conservationist. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. We will post more travel guides, photos, and videos from our Greenport trip and other locations at https://ourownpathtravel.com and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@OurOwnPath

Do not bother going to this place. They Canceled a Vendor event and refuse to give back money. Over…read morea 100 vendors are out of all that. Upwards of over 30-50k probably that this museum is pocketing. They refuse to give back any money or credit us with going next year. They are a scam.

Suffolk County Historical Society located in the heart of Riverhead village is an amazing treasure…read moretrove of historical items and amazing photos. They are taken care of, categorized, and preserved well. They receive general support from many sources for the management and sharing of our local history. They are digitized and the entire photo collection should be online for viewing in some fashion or another. Instead it was hard to access. A week in advance for a library appt.. and the 9 photos I wanted a copy of are restricted to use only on paper or digital for a fee of $20 each... so $180 I thought and ok'd. I agreed to the fee, willing to have them added to our super busy 20 year website on our islands historic homes...( A site that is free to all listed mansions and and takes no advertising.. all a gift to the thousands who enjoy the site for decades. We pay all fees and hosting for years)... Despite that... was told it would now be $1800 for the 9 photos of interest. Apparently the digital fee is to buy to look at again and not share online. They went on to be more restrictive.. stating that they did not want me putting the order in via email, or fax or even in person, Unless I came back again for another appointment.. and None were available until 2 weeks from my call... all to be sure they were correct. I think I took pretty good notes on the mansion names and photo IDs since that is what I do. Benefactors gave the SCHS an amazing collection of photos... and other items to take care of and promote our Long Island culture.. but sadly they sit in a place few go to and actually see. Trying to make them available was not easily done. So now.. I dub the Suffolk County Historical Society the Suffolk County Hoarder Society. Availably to only a few as the years run out and our locals miss out. Not cool SCHS.

This Historic Museum is definitely a gem! There is no wonder it has been around for so many years…read more The Director ( Victoria Berger) is such a knowledgeable woman,it was a pleasure meeting her,she is perfect for the job.I must also add everyone else I had dealings with in the Museum were wonderful and welcoming.I look forward to more visits.Go ,you will not be disappointed!

I had a great time visiting here. There is some old train equipment out in the yard, including a…read morecaboose you can climb into. I enjoyed reading about the equipment and the history of the LIRR. There is a little train that kids can ride in that goes around the yard and they love hearing the horn! In the Visitor's Center, you can see the Lionel Layout, which was moved from Michigan to Riverhead back in 2011 and it is truly something to behold. It is very interactive and there are plenty of buttons for kids (or adults!) to push to make things move or light up. The highlight is the model circus that was handcrafted by a local man. Read more about the history of the display at the link below. The volunteers here are very passionate about trains. They might not make small talk about something else, but if you have train related questions, they are excellent resources. Admission is $10 for adults but I had no problem paying that because I'd like to support his endeavor. http://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2011/04/10650/famous-model-train-exhibit-set-to-deput-at-railroad-museum-of-li/

This place is great & lots of fun - even for adults! I was passing through Riverhead & decided to…read morecheck out the annual train festival on my way to the North Fork. Admission was ten dollars & included unlimited train rides. Also included was access to old train cars & a large tent containing train sets & some very cool vintage locomotives. I'd forgotten how cool some of the toy trains were. The festival is located adjacent to the LIRR train stop - also got to see a large "real" train pass by. Nice event. Nice staff. Good value. Great time.

Artist and gardener Robert Dash has created an edenic garden that seems to defy the distribution of…read morespace. The Madoo Conservancy presents a microcosm that flows along walking paths through different aspects of the 2-acre plot of land, all the while focusing on the plant life that Dash has cultivated since the garden's conception in 1967. Dash's garden presents a fundamental attitude -- plants are the dominating forms, structures are secondary. Madoo is a space ever changing, with seasons, new plantings, and repainting of outdoor furniture and structures to reflect the magnificent horticulture that thrives here. The garden is open every Wednesday and Saturday from the beginning of May until the end of September, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Admission is $10.00, which fee is used for the garden maintenance. Photographs are permitted; strollers, dogs, children under the age of 6 are not. Separate tours may be arranged for groups of 10 or more.

What a beautiful garden to visit. Every vacation I go on, I try and visit the local botanical…read moregarden. I was so glad I found out about the Madoo Conservancy as it was the perfect activity for our last day in the area. It was peaceful, lush and full of little surprises. We found little areas here and there along the path. I loved all the pops of color throughout the garden. I would love to return. If you are in the area, this is a must visit.

The east end children's museum is a nice spot to try with the littles. Now we came here when it was…read moreraining an cold, so couldn't play on the outside stuff, but the inside featured some nice play options. While it was smaller then expected, the details inside were very nice. They have a farm stand, fure truck, ship, diner, and library shop, among some other options for the kids to play in. They also have a padded obstacle course the kids can play on. Price isnt too bad and the staff was friendly. Overall a decent spot to try for a few hours with the kids. I'd say recommend age is 1-5 years old.

What a fantastic place for littles! It was super clean (staff were actually in another area…read morecleaning each toy), with many interesting and interactive exhibits! The outdoor play area is just the best! My 4 year old loved this museum! Highly recommend! Staff were also very friendly and kind! Bathrooms were clean! Just a great place!

flow of the museum was a bit off but this was such a wonderful museum. all of the displays were…read morestunning, the museum guide was great and the historical accounts were so informative. i definitely recommend.

A good little museum in town. It's not very large, but it…read morecan keep you occupied for a good hour. It's a nice place to cool off in the summer after walking the town. They have artifacts and you can spend time reading about certain things, taking pictures and asking questions. The museum is small, but it's expected in a small town. I went alone, so I wouldn't go back alone, it's one of those things, you've seen it once, you don't need to go back. If one of my friends wanted to go, I definitely would go with them.

Wonderful little place to visit! Nicely maintained and easy to get to. A little gem in the Hamptons!read more