Vanderbilt Museum, Marine museum and historic mansion in Huntington, US.
The Vanderbilt Museum contains a collection of 40,000 objects, including marine specimens, cultural artifacts, and natural history exhibits within a Spanish Revival estate.
William K. Vanderbilt II established the museum in 1922, starting with the Hall of Fishes that displayed marine specimens gathered during his global voyages.
The museum features nine dioramas created by American Museum of Natural History artisans, representing various wildlife and marine environments.
Located at 180 Little Neck Road in Centerport, the museum offers guided tours through the mansion, exhibits, and a planetarium for educational visits.
The estate includes a seaplane hangar, curator's cottage, and boathouse, preserving the legacy of the pre-atomic era marine specimen collection.
Location: Huntington
Architects: Warren and Wetmore
GPS coordinates: 40.90500,-73.36778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:30
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