Museum exhibits, trails, and beach access
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve in Glen Cove combines indoor geology and archaeology exhibits with outdoor nature trails and beach access along the harbor. The 62-acre preserve offers hands-on school programs, family visits to explore fossils and Native American artifacts, and a gift shop stocked with educational toys and natural history books.
Indoor & outdoor · Rainy-day pick · Programs for ages pre-K through adult groups
Beach ecology programs are only available April through October and must be scheduled during the lowest four-hour tide window.
Free parking and a picnic area are on the grounds; bring your own food or pack a lunch.
No dogs allowed on the preserve.