Museum and archive dedicated to the history of Long Beach, New York. Open on Sundays from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The Long Beach Historical Society was founded in 1980 with a mission to educate the public about Long Beach and to preserve and enhance the city's architectural and historical heritage. The society has been granted a permanent charter by the New York State Department of Education and U.S. Department of the Interior National Register status for its museum. In pursuit of its mission, the Society serves as the guardian of thousands of pieces of Long Beach history for which it maintains an archive and repository. The archived documents, pictures, artifacts and memorabilia are made available to the public through themed exhibitions, as well as for research purposes. In addition, the Society conducts docent guided house tours, neighborhood walks, tours for schoolchildren, and others.