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| Name | Directions | Contact |
| American Museum of Natural History | Central Park West at 70th St. Planetarium, extensive natural history exhibits. | 212-769-5200 |
| Bruce Museum of Arts and Sciences | I-95 at Exit 3, Greenwich. Changing exhibits of fine and decorative arts, marine science and environmental history and science. | 203-869-0376 |
| Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens @ Pepsico | 700 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase. World famous outdoor sculpture exhibit. | 253-2082 |
| Ellis Island | Access from Battery Park ferry, NYC. Free tour and slide show available when calling ahead. | 212-363-3200 |
| Garrison Art Center/Landing | Garrison. Two professional art galleries. Educational programs available. | 424-3960 |
| Hammond Museum & Japanese Garden | Deveau Rd. N. Salem. Compares Eastern and Western cultures. Programs and workshops. | 669-5033 |
| Hudson River Museum/Planetarium | 511 Warburton Ave. Yonkers. Changing exhibits, star shows, tours of Glenview Mansion. | 963-4550 |
| Hudson Valley Children's Museum | Nyack. Exhibits for children. Girl Scout badge programs available. Group rate is $5 per person. GS programs Tues-Fri 3:30-5pm. 25 girl maximum. | 845-358-2191 ext. 15 or ext 12. |
| General Hudson Valley Attractions | ||
| Institute for American Indian Studies | Washington, CT. Museum and teaching facility focusing on the Five Nations of the Iroquois. Programs by appt. | 203-868-0518 |
| Intrepid Museum | Manhattan, Renovated aircraft carrier. | 212-245-0072 |
| Katonah Museum of Art | Rte.22 & Jay St., Katonah. Changing exhibits., Groups by appt. | 232-9555 |
| Liberty Science Center | Jersey City, NJ. Overnights, scout days with special rates, special badge programs for scouts. | 201-200-1000 |
| Museums in New York | ||
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | 18 First Place, Battery Park City, NYC. Features one family's experience with the Holocaust. www.mjhnyc.org | 212-509-6130 |
| Museum of Television and Radio | 25 West 52nd St.,NYC. www.mtr.org | 212-621-6800 |
| Mystic Seaport | Special cout programs through out the year. Girl scout campgrounds located nearby. Council has info. | For info on what's avaialble call 1-860-572-5322 |
| Neuberger Museum of Art | SUNY Purchase, Purchase. Changing Exhibits. | 251-6100 |
| New York Hall of Science | Flushing Meadows, NY. Overnights, badge work for scouts, special theme exhibits | 718-699-0005 |
| New York Stock Exchange | Wall St. The only way to see this is to find a parent who works for a member firm (any investment bank) and have that person arrange to have tickets at the front for the group. No waiting then. The tour runs 30 min. | |
| Putnam Children's Discovery Center | 1 Vink Drive, Carmel. Age 1-10. Exhibits, special workshops. | 225-0105 or 227-1535 |
| Storm King Art Center | Mountainville, NY, near West Point. Outdoor sculpture park. | 845-534-3115 |