The Museum is a center for research on Long Island geology and a valued resource in the study of the Island's Native American archaeology. Reference collections of original archaeological artifacts and geological phenomena are maintained. These are used in exhibits and Museum educational programs and are available for special research purposes. A gift shop provides materials and publications related to the exhibits and educational programming, with emphasis on the natural history of Long Island.
To preserve, protect, and interpret Long Island and regional geology, the science of archaeology, the cultural anthropology of North American Native Americans, and to preserve and maintain our 62 acre nature preserve with unique geological features.
The Friends of Garvies Point Museum and Preserve support a wonderful Gift Shop located at Garvies Point Museum. Our Gift Shop has souvenirs, educational toys, a wide selection of rocks, minerals, and fossils, nature guides, Jewelry, Native American crafts and more.
