Museum of the Moon at the Cathedral of the Incarnation
- ALL AGES
Explore the beauty of the moon up close at the Cathedral - a unique experience not to be missed!
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Cathedral of the Incarnation
46 Cathedral Avenue Garden City, NY 11530Refund Policy
About this event
- Free venue parking
Welcome to the Museum of the Moon at the Cathedral!
Come join us for an unforgettable experience under the moonlight! Explore the beauty and wonder of the moon, suspended indoors in our soaring nave at the stunning neo-gothic Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City.
Museum of the Moon is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring 20 feet in diameter, the moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. At an approximate scale of 1:600,000, each centimetre of the internally lit spherical sculpture represents 6km of the moon’s surface.
The installation at the Cathedral - "Moon as Sacred Mirror - is a fusion of lunar imagery, moonlight and surround sound composition created by BAFTA and Ivor Novello award winning composer Dan Jones. Our Cathedral is hosting a number of events besides tours, so please check our website for more opportunities to connect with the moon in our space!
Tours are open during selected evenings of the Museum of the Moon's presentation at the Cathedral, and all are welcome! This is a wonderful experience for all astronomers, artists, seekers and searchers, photographers, moms and dads, and kids and seniors alike!
And, for more information on the other events associated with Moon as Sacred Mirror (including yoga under the moon, our Pink Floyd tribute band show, local brewery festival, and Moondance Gala) please visit our website at www.incarnationgc.org/moon
Frequently asked questions
You are welcome to stay as long as you'd like. Most visits will last 45-60 minutes which includes the 28-minute Museum of the Moon soundtrack, conversations with some of our docents, and time for walking or sitting in the Cathedral space, taking in the moon, at your own pace.
The Museum of the Moon tour is largely self-guided, with opportunity to read about the project, sit or lay down under the moon, or listen to the enveloping specially-produced soundtrack of the Museum of the Moon.
The Cathedral of the Incarnation is a neo-gothic church, completed in 1885 and serves as the seat of the Episcopal Bishop of Long Island. The Diocese spans Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk with the Cathedral serving as a House of Prayer for the millions who live on Long Island. All are welcome!
Yes! Photos for your personal use are permitted. We ask that you be respectful of those around you in taking your photos, and that you keep flashes turned off.
In order to plan safe tours & manage foot traffic, we will not be selling tickets at the door. If you have any questions about large group sales or arranging a private tour for your group, school, or senior center, please email connect@incarnationgc.org or call the Cathedral office at 516-746-2955.
People of all ages - especially kids! - will love this installation. Please feel free to bring your friends and neighbors as this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the moon up close, and indoors!
Yes! The Cathedral is accessible by ramp. Once inside, an elevator can take you downstairs to our restroom suites.
Yes, free parking is available along the side of the ring roads that traverse the Cathedral campus.
Yes! The Cathedral is only one block from the Garden City stop on the Hempstead Line of the Long Island Rail Road.