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The Coney Island Museum

The Coney Island Museum is open on Saturdays and Sundays through the winter season, from 12pm - 5pm. Stop in and learn about Coney's legendary history

On Sundays, The Museum hosts a post-Polar Bear Swim brunch that'll warm your keister.

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Fun Fact

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Coney Island Fun Fact

Some say Coney's name came from its terrain, which was described as "coney;" others say it comes from the Dutch word for rabbit, "Konjin," which were hunted on the island nearly up to the opening of Coney's first amusement parks in the late 19th century.  Coney Island Fun Fact

Featured Events

March 14, 2010

Sideshow School Winter 2010 Classes

The Sideshow School at Sideshow by the Seashore has ann...more >

March 20, 2010

Easter Egg Hunt

Please bring your own basket or bag. Adults must accom...more >

March 28, 2010

Rides Opening!

March 28th the rides open for the summer season at Cone...more >

March 28, 2010

Coney Island History Project Opening Day!

Join Us to Celebrate Coney Island's and the Cyclone's O...more >

May 22, 2010

Brooklyn Half Marathon

Come out and run or cheer at the finish line in Co...more >

June 19, 2010

Opening Day!!

The Brooklyn Cyclones' 2010 regular-season schedule has...more >

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