点评:I initially went solely for the Billy Joel exhibit, but ended up getting more of a bonus with the second floor which I didn't know about. Guess it pays to do research sometimes.
As mentioned, the Joel exhibit is what I came for and I wasn't disappointed. There is a LOT to look at and to take pictures of, plenty to read, and a spot where you can put on a pair of headphones and listen to each one of his albums if you want. The set up, layout, and displays are quite good. A lot of Joel's real and actual personal memorabilia is here - they are not props or fake.
There are two spots outside of the main Joel room to take photos of yourself mimicking the covers of his Glass Houses and 52nd Street album covers along with a prop for each of those albums nearby.
Upstairs there's a small room with seating playing Joel concerts.
Any fan of Billy Joel will appreciate this and should go out of their way to come to check this out.
Past the main exhibit (Joel) and on the second level is a general Hall of Fame Museum for Long Island with great displays, original items, and memorabilia. From awards to apparel, there is plenty to see with a lot of history. It's one large room, but the displays are laid out well and it should take you some time to take everything in.
There is a small gift shop on the first level with items from both the main exhibit and the museum itself.
The staff were approachable, very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable - which goes a very long way these days.
The prices are very reasonable.
With both the main exhibit and the museum, this is well worth a trip. I'm unsure how much longer the Billy Joel exhibit will remain up, but it's something any fan of Joel's should come and see.
翻译:我最初只是为了比利·乔尔的展览而来,但最终却意外地发现了二楼,而我之前并不知道那里有展览。看来,有时候做些功课还是有好处的。
正如前文所述,乔尔的展览正是我来的目的,而且我并没有失望。这里有很多东西可以欣赏和拍照,也有很多值得阅读的地方,如果你愿意,还可以戴上耳机,聆听他的每一张专辑。展览的布置、布局和展品都相当不错。这里有很多乔尔的真实个人纪念品——它们不是道具,也不是赝品。
在乔尔的主展室外,有两个地方可以拍照,模仿他的《玻璃屋》和《52街》专辑的封面,旁边还有两张专辑的道具。
楼上有一间小房间,里面有座位,播放乔尔的音乐会。
比利·乔尔的粉丝一定会喜欢这里,应该特意来这里看看。
穿过主展区(乔尔展区),二楼是长岛名人堂博物馆,里面陈列着精彩的展品、原创藏品和纪念品。从奖项到服饰,这里应有尽有,历史悠久,值得一看。展厅很大,但布局合理,应该需要一些时间才能看完所有展品。
二楼有一个小礼品店,出售主展区和博物馆的藏品。
工作人员亲切友好、热情好客,而且知识渊博——这在如今的时代弥足珍贵。
价格也很合理。
主展区和博物馆区都值得一游。我不确定比利·乔尔的展览还能持续多久,但乔尔的粉丝们都应该来参观一下。