Shoreham, Long Island, New York

Tesla Science Center

Cultural Venue
Landmark
4.3(153)

Known For

  • World’s largest Tesla coil demonstration
  • Guided Picture the Past architecture tour
  • Drone and light shows
  • Tesla owners club car displays

Insider Tips

Best Time

Special events and expos—especially during Tesla’s birthday celebrations—are when the site comes alive.

Ideal For

Science enthusiastsFamily outingsHeritage toursTech community gatherings

Pro Tip

Call ahead for tour times and event schedules—the site is often only open for special occasions.

Editorial Review

There’s a tangible charge in the air at the Tesla Science Center, standing on the very earth where Nikola Tesla conjured the future. The grounds at Wardenclyffe pulse with the echoes of invention—rust-red brickwork by Stanford White and the skeletal remains of the legendary wireless tower. Science buffs, curious families, and local Tesla devotees gather for expos and birthday celebrations, where the world’s largest Tesla coil hums to life and the legacy of a visionary crackles in the Long Island breeze. While the site is still being painstakingly restored, the promise of what’s to come is palpable. Temporary exhibits, drone light shows, and hands-on demos knit together a vibrant community of tinkerers, dreamers, and tech enthusiasts. Here, you don’t just honor the past—you feel it, walking the same patch of grass where Tesla dreamed of lighting the world. For locals, it’s a badge of honor; for visitors, it’s a rare pilgrimage to the crossroads of history and innovation.

Price Level

$

Contact

+1 631-886-2632

Live Music

Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 8AM - 4PM
  • Tuesday: 8AM - 4PM
  • Wednesday: 8AM - 4PM
  • Thursday: 8AM - 4PM
  • Friday: 8AM - 4PM
  • Saturday: Closed

Frontier Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

Tourist Awareness

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